In 2022, Upstate and South Carolina voted during the primary and midterm election seasons.
triggered by 12-year-old Greenville boy dies at classmate’s hands in Marchand we continued to face the tragedy of gun violence when a Spartanburg County legislator was killed in the line of duty.
Despite several storms this year, the recent Arctic explosion made for a record Christmas weekend.
Unprecedented business and residential growth continues in Greenville and Spartanburg. But neither prosperous city is immune to problems related to affordable housing and gentrification.
Unity Park is completed and opened in Greenville. Downtown Spartanburg began approaching the reimagined Morgan His Square in the same year that local music legend Marshall Tucker and his band treated downtown to a night long and memorable.
These are just a few of the articles published by the Greenville News, Spartanburg Herald-Journal, and Anderson Independent Mail, showing that 2022 has been a year of both challenges and triumphs.
As part of our annual Impact Report, we spotlight examples of impactful journalism from our award-winning Upstate Newsroom.
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⊳Macon Atkinson Reports for the much-anticipated $80 million, 60-acre Unity Park in West Greenville go above the surface. Since 2020, she has reported on tough debates about projects at city council meetings and published her FOIA-based articles asking tough questions about city spending and gentrification issues. Her Macon report on Unity Park held her leaders accountable to the public and gave readers dozens of updates on the park’s progress.
⊳ We strive to report public safety issues and incidents thoroughly. especially, Bob Montgomery Through Freedom of Information Act requirements, we shed light on two important stories. Bob digs through his files, hundreds of pages and cases, to discover the deadly shooting on Southport Road and the shootout at his park in Cleveland that left him two dead and four wounded. provided the background and depth of
⊳ Our reports are constantly improved through the efforts of a strong team. In 2022, News, Herald-Journal and Independent Mail formed a cohesive project team. Its group of reporters, photographers and editors lead research on local, regional and statewide issues.Reporter claire Amari and Kathryn Casteel’s work on the Rockstar Cheer scandal is an important and influential example of the journalism that can continue to be expected from the project team.
⊳ If you live in Anderson County or have attended a Clemson sporting event: Ken Ruinard Working hard. Also, SC Press He will almost certainly hear his name called out more than a few times if he attends any of the Association’s awards ceremonies. Ken’s keen eye for breaking news and featured photos brings a unique depth to our coverage of Anderson County and the Upstate neighborhood.
⊳ Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Austin Aldridge died in line of duty in June. From late September to October alone, his six murders in Spartanburg County resulted in nine deaths. In September, the town of Pakolet was left without a police force after a mass exodus of police officers. Reported by Chalmers Rogland It informed readers about tragic and difficult events while providing analysis and a community perspective on the complex issues surrounding gun violence and public safety.
⊳Hampton County and its surrounding lowland communities have been forever changed by the story of disgraced and disqualified attorney Alex Murdau. Hampton County His Guardian editor, Michael DeWitt, patiently uncovered new details related to the upcoming double-murder trial as he delved into an in-depth story about the famous Hampton County dynasty. Michael’s work shows how journalists in South Carolina connect with their communities.
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