"Life is like a camera...focus on what's important capture the good times, develop from the negatives, and if things don't work out take another shot."
Ziad K. Abdelnour
Ziad K. Abdelnour
I’m a proud native of the small but beautiful city of Titusville, Florida. People often ask where my passion for broadcast journalism began, and I can confidently say it started at a nonprofit organization that changed my life the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida, where I was a member of the Mims Branch.
As I grew older, I became a spokesperson for the Boys & Girls Clubs across Brevard County. My mentors saw something in me at a young age the ability to communicate clearly, connect with people, and confidently share a message. Their belief in me helped shape the person I am today.
As a child, I dreamed of becoming an actress because I loved storytelling and the freedom to bring imagination to life. But at just nine years old, everything changed after I visited a television news station in Orlando, Florida. Watching reporters tell meaningful stories and deliver important information to their communities inspired me in a way I had never experienced before. I knew then that I wanted to use my voice to inform, connect, and make a difference.
More than a decade later, that dream has become my reality. Today, I serve as a reporter and anchor at WCBD in Charleston, South Carolina, where I have the privilege of telling stories that matter every day.
If there’s one thing to know about me, it’s that I bring positive energy wherever I go. I’m someone who believes a smile can brighten even the toughest days. I’m driven, dedicated, and always eager to learn from those around me while growing as a journalist. I believe every story has value, every challenge is an opportunity, and with passion, hard work, and the right opportunity, anything is possible.