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.
Two Richland 1 students are among the 48 South Carolina seniors named semifinalists in the 2014 National Achievement Scholarship Program.
The company will begin hiring for the new positions in October.
The Lexington location will be the second restaurant in South Carolina.
Links to new job listings posted in the past 24 hours.
Links to new job listings posted in the past 24 hours.
Links to new job listings posted in the past 24 hours.
The two-day festival will be held on the streets surrounding the Irmo Town Park.
Authorities think the child suffered the injuries to the skull, rib and clavicle between June 29 and Sept. 22.
A Columbia man was driving more than 99 mph in a a 70 mph speed limit zone.
A Columbia man was driving more than 99 mph in a a 70 mph speed limit zone.
National FFA President Clay Sapp visited The Center on Sept. 25 as part of a weeklong visit to South Carolina and nationwide tour of FFA chapters in 41 states.
The incident happened about 10:30 p.m. at the Austin Woods Apartments at 7648 Garners Ferry Road.
The Columbia Fire Department, the Columbia Police Department and SCE&G are on the scene.
The fire occurred around 5:52 a.m. in a home on Newfield Drive.
Registration is free and is open through Sept. 30.
Links to new job listings posted in the past 24 hours.
Links to new job listings posted in the past 24 hours.
Tickets for the event are on sale now.
Residents should be aware of a scammer posing as a sheriff's department lieutenant calling about outstanding bench warrants.
