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.
The We Care Center in Chapin is vying for a grant from the State Farm Neighborhood Assist program to help expand its facility to help more individuals and families in the area.
Eighth-grade students visited the White House, the U.S. Supreme Court and more.
Marlene Metts has been a special education teacher, speech pathologist, consultant and the Director of the Office of Exceptional Children at the South Carolina Department of Education.
No serious injuries were reported and the fire was contained to only one apartment, according to a report.
The show will be held April 17-20 at Midlands Technical College's Harbison Theatre, 7300 College Street, Irmo.
Birds & Blooms Garden Center in Chapin is open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
The new hotel is located at 944 Lake Murray Boulevard.
The following people have outstanding arrest warrants with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department.
A community blood drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Harley Haven.
April is National Donate Life Month.
Here are five things need need to know today.
Dr. Herbert Berg has been a leader in public education for 40 years.
The restaurant will open at 5:30 a.m. at 7339 Broad River Road in Irmo.
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Chapin town leaders are planning to move into a new building, which is 15,600 square feet, as early as September.
The incident happened Wednesday night at the McDonald's located at 434 Gervais Street.
Council members unanimously voted against first reading of the ordinance to increase council salaries by $1,800 per member, per year
A downtown Columbia church fed its last dinners to about 150 people after an agreement between the Salvation Army and the church ended.
The market, which will be located on Carlisle Street near the Irmo Town Park, will run from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays beginning in May and ending in October.
The following report was provided by the Irmo Police Department for incidents in the Irmo area from March 26-April 2.
