I was born and raised in the Pee Dee. I am a proud graduate of the University of South Carolina-Columbia (Go Gamecocks!). I received degrees in Journalism and Mass Communications, and in Media Arts.
Prior to becoming editor of Irmo-Seven Oaks Patch, I was an education reporter for a daily newspaper in Florence, SC, for about five years.
In my spare time, I enjoy attending local festivals, concerts and Gamecock sporting events. I also enjoy watching movies, and spending time with family and friends.
I have lived in Columbia, off and on, since 2001. I look forward to getting to know the Irmo community better and meeting new people.
Your Beliefs
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Politics
How would you describe your political beliefs?
I am not registered to any political party. What’s important to me are the issues, how we choose to address those issues and how we can come together to fix problems that impact our communities, our state, our nation and the world.
Religion
How religious would you consider yourself? (casual, observant, devout, non religious)
I believe in God and know that all things are possible through Him.
Local Hot-Button Issues
What do you think are the most important issues facing the community?
With all communities, the areas of education and economic growth are always important issues as well as public safety.
Incidents reported since Jan. 9. The following information was supplied by the Irmo Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Lexington-Richland 5 Board of Trustees to vote on
The S.C. Highway Patrol is investigating the death of a woman hit and killed on Interstate 26.
Texas Rep. Ron Paul finished in fourth place in the South Carolina Primary.
Polls opened at 7 a.m. for the First-in-the-South Primary.
Hundreds gathered at Jillian's Billiards Club in Columbia for one last rally for Texas Congressman Ron Paul before the South Carolina Primary.
Lexington County Sheriff's Department is seeking help finding these three individuals.
Find out where you need to go to vote this Saturday in the primary.
The Columbia Police Department is still investigating the killing of a 21-year-old Columbia man.
U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles announces numbers for voters to report any abuse or violations on Primary Day.
Hundreds gathered to see former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney at Seven Oaks Park in Irmo Wednesday night.
Texas Rep. Ron Paul wins over South Carolina Sens. Danny Verdin, Lee Bright, Kevin Bryant and Tom Davis.
Patch will be profiling each of the candidates this week in preparation of Saturday's First in the South Primary.
Find out what's for breakfast and lunch in Lexington-Richland 5 for the week of Jan. 15
Rick Perry supporter switches camps, now with Mitt Romney.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry stumps at the home of "Real Country Cooking"
Lexington County Sheriff's Department seeking public's help in finding a man they say tried to kidnap three girls near West Columbia.
Ron Paul supporters energized and excited about the Republican presidential candidate.
Gov. Rick Perry stops by Lizard's Thicket in Lexington to meet with a local breakfast club and win over votes before the Jan. 21 primary.
Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry holds meet and greet at Shealy's Bar-B-Que in Leesville while other candidates focus on New Hampshire.
