Shelbey S. Roberts is an award-winning storyteller and passionate writer who has been captivating audiences with her news anchoring, reporting, production style and voiceover work since 2011. Shelbey found her love of broadcast journalism as a student at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. There, she learned the fundamentals of community-focused journalism as news reporter and producer for the campus' student-run television station, WOLV-TV.
Currently, Shelbey serves as the dynamic morning anchor of Live 5 News (WCSC) in Charleston, South Carolina. She also leads the station’s new, Spanish digital streaming initiative called “Noticias 5+” as the news anchor and executive producer. The program is the Lowcountry’s first and only daily newscast entirely in Spanish.
Previously, Shelbey has worked in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Savannah, Georgia and Central Illinois. Most notably, Shelbey’s journalism contributed to a team Emmy nomination, a prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award for “Excellence in Diversity Equity and Inclusion”, awards for “Best TV Anchor” and “Best Multicultural Reach” from the Illinois Broadcasters Association and she was named one of Peoria Magazine’s “40 Leaders Under Forty”.
Service is at the core of Shelbey’s character as an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. In her spare time, she regularly serves as a reading tutor, youth mentor and food bank volunteer.
Shelbey’s signature smile and positive energy signal the warmth and care that she exudes while connecting with others.