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
At Patch, we promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible because human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal their beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable. This disclosure is not a license for you to inject your beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that your beliefs are on the record will cause you to be ever mindful to write, report and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you ever see evidence that we failed in this mission, please let us know.
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.
Basketball standouts at Irmo and Dutch Fork high schools were nominated to play in the game scheduled for April 3 at Chicago's United Center.
The following incidents were reported to the Irmo Police Department.
South Carolina Connections Academy's executive director writes about need for school options for all of the state's children.
The following mug shots were provided to Patch by the Lexington County Sheriff's Department.
Two victims have been airlifted due to the accident, which occured near mile marker 66.
These people have outstanding arrest warrants with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department.
The incident happend in 2005 on Clemson University's campus.
The winner will be announced March 11.
This year marks the 45th year of business for the local beer and wine homebrewing supply store.
Lanny Ray Gunter II, 42, of Chapin, was sentenced to five months in prison for his role in an illegal Columbia-area gambling operation.
The Chapin Eagles baseball team takes the seventh spot on the SCBCA's preseason rankings.
The following mug shots were provided to Patch by the Lexington County Sheriff's Department.
Scott Compton has been on administrative leave since December after he stomped on an American flag during three classroom lessons.
Roger Allan Lee Jr., 34, of Gaston, and Charles Richard Richter, 32, of Wadmalaw, are charged with manufacturing methamphetamine.
Jimmy M. Caughman, 57, of Little Mountain was walking on Westwood Drive in Chapin when he stepped in front of a moving vehicle.
Recent funeral service announcements.
Two more suspects are wanted in connected with the armed robbery.
The first live stream will be today at 4:30 p.m. for the Lexington County Council meeting.
The following mug shots were provided to Patch by the Lexington County Sheriff's Department.
Citizens should be aware of a telephone scam offering grant and tax rebates from the federal government.
