THE INDEX-JOURNAL
My Role
As the government reporter for the Index-Journal, I keep readers informed about city and county governments throughout the region. My work spans a range of topics—from state-level legislation to local municipal issues—ensuring our communities stay engaged and aware.
As a staff writer, I’m committed to delivering compelling and impactful st
As the government reporter for the Index-Journal, I keep readers informed about city and county governments throughout the region. My work spans a range of topics—from state-level legislation to local municipal issues—ensuring our communities stay engaged and aware.
As a staff writer, I’m committed to delivering compelling and impactful stories. I cover everything from nonprofit events and feature profiles to economic development, elections, and hard-hitting investigative news.
Local Newspaper; Local Reporting
The Index-Journal has been family-owned in Greenwood since its founding on February 6, 1919. Its original owner, Harry L. Watson, served as editor and publisher for more than 50 years. As the City of Greenwood has grown, so too has its newspaper, which remains deeply rooted in the community’s history.
Today, the Index-Journal covers a wid
The Index-Journal has been family-owned in Greenwood since its founding on February 6, 1919. Its original owner, Harry L. Watson, served as editor and publisher for more than 50 years. As the City of Greenwood has grown, so too has its newspaper, which remains deeply rooted in the community’s history.
Today, the Index-Journal covers a wide range of local news, reporting on government, education, arts and entertainment, and sports across Greenwood, Abbeville, Laurens, and McCormick counties.
2024 South Carolina Press Association Contest Winner
2024 South Carolina Press Association Contest Winner
In 2025, I was awarded second place for In-Depth Reporting by the South Carolina Press Association.
Alongside colleague St. Claire Donaghy, I provided extensive coverage of the William “Bud” Ackerman trial in late 2024. Ackerman was ultimately sentenced to 45 years in prison for the murder of his ex-wife’s boyfriend.