Malachi Rodgers is the Chief Meteorologist at 7News, where he provides accurate and timely weather forecasts for the 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 10pm, and 11pm newscasts on WSPA-TV and WYCW-TV. He has been a dedicated member of the 7News team since 2012 and holds the American Meteorological Society’s Seal of Approval, which he earned in 2010.
A proud graduate of Mississippi State University’s Broadcast Meteorology program, Rodgers also holds a B.A. from Furman University. His career in television meteorology began in Columbia, S.C., where he worked as the weather anchor at WOLO-TV and WIS-TV and as the morning meteorologist at WACH-TV. After moving to Charlotte, he became the morning news meteorologist at WCCB-TV before furthering his career in Orlando, FL, at WESH-TV. It was there that he gained experience with major weather events, including hurricanes, tornadoes, and record freezes, all of which prepared him to navigate the complex and diverse weather patterns of the Carolinas.
Rodgers grew up in Jonesville, S.C., where he was captain of the varsity basketball team, student body president, and class salutatorian. His leadership and team-oriented approach have been integral to his success, which has been recognized with five Emmy® Awards – including three for “Best Newscast” and two for “Best Morning Show.”
Despite his numerous accolades, Rodgers remains grounded and committed to serving his community. He believes in the importance of providing viewers with reliable and relevant weather information that impacts their daily lives, whether it's for their commute, weekend plans, or general well-being.
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