Sharrie Williams
Sharrie joined the Action News team in March 2014 as an anchor of the 5:00 pm newscast and reporter on Action News at 11. Sharrie's work is rooted in strong reporting, both in-studio and live from the scene.
From hosting town halls to address gun violence, to the unprecedented COVID-19 Pandemic, to an exclusive interview with Will Smith's mother following an unforgettable night at the Oscars, Sharrie believes stories should be told with accuracy and care. She anchored on location from numerous Big Stories including the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl appearance in 2023 and the team's historic Championship win in 2018, the Phillies World Series run in 2022, the 2017 N.F.L. Draft, the 2016 Democratic National Convention and Pope Francis' visit to the World Meeting of Families in 2015. She has also traveled around the country, reporting from the first Presidential Debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton and the inauguration of President Trump. Sharrie was also honored to have the opportunity to interview legendary ABC News host Barbara Walters when she signed off the air for the last time.
Before arriving in Philadelphia, Sharrie was the weekend anchor and weekday reporter at KTVT-TV in Dallas, Texas covering record-breaking winter ice storms and Super Bowl XLV. Prior to working in North Texas, Sharrie spent three years in Miami covering a gamut of stories....from traveling to Haiti in the wake of four hurricanes and an earthquake, to covering legal trials of the rich and famous. Sharrie was also front and center when all eyes were on the Miami Heat as LeBron James decided to take his talents to South Beach. Success South Florida Magazine selected Sharrie for the "Top 40 Under 40," and she was featured on the publication's cover. With a passion for knowledge and information, Sharrie has a gift for getting the people she interviews to open up and tell their story.
Sharrie's work has also taken her to Birmingham, Alabama, where she was an anchor/reporter for both news and sports at WVTM-TV, and prior to that, Jackson, Tennessee, where she was a news anchor at WBBJ-TV. She earned her undergraduate degree in broadcasting communications from the University of Tennessee. In 2017, Sharrie's alma mater presented her with the University of Tennessee Alumni Promise Award. She is currently pursuing a Masters at the University of Pennsylvania in Mental Health Counseling to become a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Sharrie enjoys traveling and has journeyed across the Serengeti in Africa. Sharrie loves live music (R&B, down South rap, gospel, and country are among her favorites) and attending major sporting events. A native of Albany, Georgia, she is the product of a close-knit family which includes her parents, three siblings and eight nieces and one nephew. Sharrie is an active volunteer for many community groups and charities, and is passionate about mentoring young girls.
Sharrie's parents are truly her role models but she also has a deep admiration for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. One of her favorite quotes from Dr. King is, "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." -Letter From Birmingham Jail.
Sharrie's Stories
Adam Blackstone is making his mark while honoring his local roots
Action News anchor Sharrie Williams met with Emmy Award-winning musician Adam Blackstone about his new, high-profile projects.
Run-DMC legend reads children's book to students at Philadelphia elementary school
A member of the legendary rap group Run-DMC stopped by Mary McLeod Bethune School to read his children's book, showing students that storytelling is the ultimate track.
Exclusive: Philadelphia Police Commissioner Bethel discusses security ahead of debate
Action News' Sharrie Williams caught up with Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel for an exclusive one-on-one interview about the security measures in place.
6abc Action News gets exclusive first look at the presidential debate stage in Philadelphia
The candidates will be just steps from the moderators - and each other - during Tuesday night's presidential debate at the National Constitution Center.
Exclusive: Sharrie Williams talks 1-on-1 with Philadelphia's next police commissioner
Cherelle Parker and Kevin Bethel are both Philadelphians, but only began to personally know each other through this process, which started in Parker's backyard back in July.
6abc & WHYY's Reclaiming Our Streets: Community Voices
When it comes to gun violence, people often talk about the problem, but what about the solutions?
Pa. lawmaker pushing to create more access to tampons, period products
The Feminine Hygiene Product Drive will be held this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 4601 Market Street in Philadelphia.
Philly's interim police commissioner says city has needs that need to be addressed now
John Stanford started his first full week as interim police commissioner, and there's a lot he wants to get done to make the city safer.
Rewatch the 2022 Philadelphia PHS Flower Show Special: In Full Bloom
Cecily Tynan, Sharrie WIlliams and Karen Rogers host a one-hour special, previewing the sights, sounds and eats at this year's show.
Malcolm Jenkins shares perspective on night before Super Bowl
It's the night before Super Bowl and no one knows better how this feels than a player who's been through it before.