News Writing
I am a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor's Mass Communications Degree and double minor in French and Global Studies.
My skills include news writing, press releases, broadcast writing, AP style editing, data analysis, social media content creation and website construction.
In the social world, my skills include content creation, copy editing, publishing, paid ads, influencer relations and community management.
Below is a collection of editorial work I completed writing for the digital newspaper Cola Daily (www.coladaily.com).
News Writing
Mota Crosslinking Business Academy held an official ribbon cutting ceremony in West Columbia Wednesday, and will serve as a connecting point for aspiring business professionals. The academy provides classes for developing entrepreneurs and business owners of all ages and ethnicities. MCBA actively advocates for more diverse and inclusive programs within the community to bring together all cultural markets.
Monster Jam will take the stage April 9 through 11 in an action-packed motor sports competition. Six monster trucks will provide live entertainment and compete for the title with gravity-defying stunts at Columbia's Colonial Life Arena. The event is one of the first to welcome fans and families back since the beginning of the pandemic.
Palmetto Place Children and Youth Services will soon present the Sweet and Savory Chefs' Competition Monday from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 701 Whaley. In true 2021 fashion, the event will be held both virtually and in person.
In honor of Earth Day 2021, the Girl Scouts and PalmettoPride will be hosting a four-day, statewide litter prevention campaign. The campaign will begin with a press event on Earth Day, Thursday, at the State House. It will be led by Lt. Governor Pamela Evette, followed by virtual readings of PalmettoPride children's books.
The 11th annual Blythewood Doko Rodeo is set to take place April 23 and 24, rain or shine at the town's community park arena. All ages are welcome to enjoy the action and watch world-class cowboys, cowgirls and steer compete for prize money, trophy buckles and international rodeo qualifying points.
It's the weekend of love in the Midlands, with thousands of couples - and groups of friends - planning on heading out to celebrate Valentine's Day. Although many will celebrate at home this year to avoid potential crowds, there are lots of local restaurants offering specials for those who choose to dine in or pick up to-go food.
The National Association of Women in Construction hosts Women in Construction Week each year. This year's activities will be featured Sunday, March 7 through Saturday, March 13, with a variety of opportunities for Midlands residents to participate alongside the local Columbia Women in Construction chapter. NAWIC is dedicated to supporting women in the construction industry.
The first Bull Bash will be coming to West Columbia Friday and Saturday: two back-to-back nights of competition featuring bulls, broncs and champion riders. Several reigning champions including the world-champion bull, saddle bronc and last year's champion bareback bronc will be featured.
The development is continuing in Columbia's BullStreet District. A groundbreaking ceremony by Hughes Development Corporation was held Thursday at noon on the WestLawn, across from REI and behind the newly-opened Starbucks. The event marked the beginning of construction on a five story, 79,000 sq.-ft. office building developed by the corporation.
Mota Crosslinking Business Academy held an official ribbon cutting ceremony in West Columbia Wednesday, and will serve as a connecting point for aspiring business professionals. The academy provides classes for developing entrepreneurs and business owners of all ages and ethnicities. MCBA actively advocates for more diverse and inclusive programs within the community to bring together all cultural markets.