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.
The second of three forums sponsored by District 5's Teacher Forum and School Improvement Councils will be held today for the public to hear from school board candidates.
The following information was provided by the Irmo Police Department.
The community celebration will be held Thursday at the River Center at Saluda Shoals Park.
Irmo Elementary School held a ribbon cutting ceremony Sunday for the recently renovated facility.
Check out this weekly roundup of jobs available in the area.
Contest ends at 11:59 p.m. Nov. 5. What are you waiting for, there's a $5,000 prize at stake!
If you have a question for the candidates, submit it in the comments section below and it could be asked during the televised Oct. 16 Town Hall Presidential Debate.
Rate and review this Irmo business.
Star Wars Reads Day is celebrated in the Midlands. Check out events in your area.
The public is invited to attend a rededication ceremony at Irmo Elementary School at 3 p.m.
The following people have outstanding arrest warrants with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department.
Officers with the Lexington County Multi-Agency Narcotics Enforcement Team, Lexington County Sheriff’s Department and Irmo Police Department bust a mobile meth lab in Irmo.
Irmo, Dutch Fork win against Ridge View and South Aiken, respectively; Chapin falls to AC Flora
The Lexington-Richland 5 Teacher Forum and School Improvement Councils organized a public forum for the community to hear from school board candidates on various topics.
Columbus Day is Monday. Find out what places will be closed.
The first of three forums for six candidates running for Lexington-Richland 5 school board will be held today at 6:30 p.m.
