Jessica is a native of Albany, NY and has a passion for photography, nature and sports. She resides in Pendleton and graduated from Kennesaw State University in Georgia with a degree in media studies.

Recent Stories

• So good, you’ll feel like you were there
  Friday, Nov. 20, 2009
  So good, you’ll feel like you were there
  Instead of taking a trip to the low country or high into the mountains, stay local and let the work of two talented photographers make you feel like you were the one behind the lens.
  Mark McInnis and Carl Ackerman have been experimenting with photography for nearly 20 years, capturing some of the most compelling photos in and around the Palmetto state. From wildlife to landscapes to sports, the twosome has spent countless hours in the field, working to top their own personal best. | Read more

• Westminster’s sewer rates are increasing
  Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
  The city is taking a two-pronged approach when it comes to increasing sewer bills. | Read more

• Clemson University tops state travel list
  Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
  Out of 110 state institutions in South Carolina, Clemson University landed the No. 1 spot with the highest financial totals for travel expenses. | Read more

• Seasonal depression: Our moods can fade with the light
  Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009
  Before we fell back into an extra hour of sleep, the long summer days were perfect for getaway trips and family barbecues.
  So, it’s no wonder, that when the days shorten up and the night sky welcomes us as we leave work, people spend less time outside and more time within the confines of the home.
  And with this change, comes what doctors refer to as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). | Read more

• Shooter at Fort Hood was a loner, local psychology expert says
  Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009
  Following the shooting spree that killed 12 soldiers, one civilian and wounded 31 people at Fort Hood in Texas, more light is being shed on gunman Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan. | Read more

• Yummy casseroles: an easy fix and a sure thing
  Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009
  You can make them for every meal, with minimal prep time.
  And who doesn’t love a one-dish breakfast, lunch or dinner?
  With schedules of parents and kids going in all different directions, casseroles are upping the ante when it comes to delicious, fast and fulfilling options for mealtimes. | Read more

• Political scientist at Clemson takes heat
  Monday, Nov. 16, 2009
  Clemson University political scientist David Woodard found himself on the other side of the media coin Monday. | Read more

• Keowee Key, once a battleground
  Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
  Lakes Keowee and Jocassee, along with their surrounding land, are some of the most pristine environmental attributes our Upstate has to offer.
  But in 1761, the beautiful land was turned into a war scene, and thanks to local author and historian Jerry Alexander, the story comes to life with his most recent book.
  Alexander, retired journalist and cartoonist, published “Blood Red Runs the Sacred Keowee,” a story about how the Cherokee Indians fought British settlers to save their homeland.
  “It’s important to know, as this area has so much history,” he said. | Read more

• Man charged with sexual assault on minor — again
  Friday, Nov. 13, 2009
  Oconee County Sheriff’s Officers charged Timothy Joe Chastie on Wednesday with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl, and now he will face additional charges out of Pickens County. | Read more

• Clemson University’s MBA program moving to Greenville
  Friday, Nov. 13, 2009
  Following a meeting of the Clemson Board of Trustees, the university’s MBA program may soon find its home in the fast growing city of Greenville. | Read more