N.C. State graduate
Danelle Nelle McKnight is a May graduate of N.C. State University in Raleigh. She earned a degree in animal science and agriculture business management, biological science concentration, and a minor in Spanish.
McKnight is now employed at L&M Companies of Raleigh.
A 2003 graduate of West Rowan High School, she is the daughter of Melody and Mark Hartsell of Salisbury and Jerry McKnight of Pickens, S.C.