Background
Petty, Leanne was born on October 22, 1960 in Cambridge, England. Daughter of Silas Gibbs and Lee (Nichols) Upchurch.
Petty, Leanne was born on October 22, 1960 in Cambridge, England. Daughter of Silas Gibbs and Lee (Nichols) Upchurch.
Student, Guilford Technology Community College. Student, Durham Technology Institute. Student, Western Carolina University, 1980.
News announcer, Station WTIK, Durham, North Carolina, 1981; Prime Minister drive time announcer, Station WRBX, Durham, 1981-1983; music, program director, Stations WTNC/WTHP, Thomasville, North Carolina, 1983-1984; news director, Station WMAG-FM, High Point, North Carolina, since 1985.
Member alumni board Western Carolina University. Member Radio-television News Directors Association of the Carolinas, North Carolina Associated Press Broadcasters (board directors).
Married Michael Wade Currin, January 7, 1983 (divorced July 1987). Married Patrick J. Rizzo, September 4, 1993.