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.
Three men pleaded guilty in the case of a Midlands-area illegal sports bookie operation that has ties to an Irmo man accused of killing his wife and friend.
Jerome C. Bartley, 25, is accused of several crimes along St. Andrews Road.
Free doughnuts and corn dogs for 50 cents at participating locations offered this Halloween.
A look at donations made to candidates in the Lexington-Richland 5 school board race.
The following crimes were reported to the Irmo Police Department.
We want to see your homecoming photos of the dresses, suits, game and more!
Jondy Loveless, a candidate for the Lexington County seat on Lexington-Richland 5's school board, tells why she decided to run for election.
Detectives have released surveillance photos of a man they say robbed a convenience store near West Columbia.
Two staff members were recently recognized and Porkchop Productions visits with fifth-grade students.
Funeral services have been announced for Monika Goss of Irmo
A list of polling locations for the November election.
Check out this weekly roundup of jobs available in the area.
The public attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for Lexington-Richland 5's new career and technology center.
The following person has an outstanding arrest warrant with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department.
The sign that caused complaints read, "The road to hell is paved with Democrats."
Final scores from Friday's games.
CrossRoads Midlde School was honored at a recent conference for its innovative technology class.
Get out and have some fun at one of these events happening this weekend.
Five Nursery Road Elementary School educators received grants to fund reading, math and history programs.
Residents on the 600 and 700 block of Beech Branch Drive and Keyspur Court no longer need to boil water for use.
