Background
Kelly, Shirley W. was born on November 15, 1960 in Union, South Carolina, United States. Daughter of Wilson and Emily Jeter Whitener.
Kelly, Shirley W. was born on November 15, 1960 in Union, South Carolina, United States. Daughter of Wilson and Emily Jeter Whitener.
attended public schools in Union and Newberry counties. Graduated from Whitmire High School.
Production/news staff WSPA, Spartanburg, South Carolina, 1982—1986. Producer, director WLTX, Columbia, 1986—1988, 1989—1993. Production/news staff WCIV, Charleston, 1988—1989.
Assistant professor Claflin University, Orangeburg, since 1993.
Member of Media Women of South Carolina (vice president 1998—2000, board directors since 2000), National Association Broadcast Journalists, Delta Sigma Theta.
Married Melvin Kelly, June 11, 1988. Children: Emily Nola, Meagan Louisa, Maya Eliza.