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 death penalty is being consider in the case of Irmo resident Brett Parker, who was indicted on two counts of murder by a grand jury Wednesday.
Target is giving gift cards to schools for books or supplies. You can help your local school win up to $10,000.
Local Chick-fil-A restaurants are hosting a father and son event on Aug. 28.
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is investigating a robbery that happened on Aug. 9 outside Corner Pocket near Irmo.
Lexington County Sheriff's detectives search for three men who broke into two homes near Irmo and stole electronic equipment.
Thinking about running for Lexington-Richland 5's school board? You only have until noon today to file.
Hundreds of virtual school students and their families met with their teachers on Monday to kick off the 2012-2013 school year.
The following information was supplied by the Irmo Police Department.
The Harbison area is getting another new food option in September.
Looking for a job? Check out this week's jobs report.
Hundreds of male and female dancers take part in a weeklong boot camp in Irmo.
The following information was supplied by the Irmo Police Department.
Here are five events that are happening this weekend.
Nursery Road Elementary School develops a toolkit to help schools achieve success.
A 42-year-old man was arrested Sunday for stealing boat trailers and selling them for cash.
Looking for a deal? Check out these yard sales happening this weekend in the Irmo-Seven Oaks area
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is opening soon on Harbison Boulevard.
Dr. Bob Couch, director of career and technical education for Lexington-Richland 5, was awarded the Carl D. Perkins Outstanding Achievement Award.
Lashinda Demus and Jason Richardson, former Gamecock track stars, won silver medals at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
A landcape architectural firm from Columbia was chosen as a consultant for Irmo's new park.
