As times change and newsrooms evolve, our core missions remain the same - inform readers about key topics and issues, hold public officials accountable and strive to make the communities better where we live and work." "The Greenville News, Spartanburg Herald-Journal and Anderson Independent Mail are historic publications that have served Upstate readers for generations. As a kid who grew up reading and learning about journalism through USA Today's pages, I am truly humbled." Whisnant said. "I'm honored to have the opportunity to lead this dedicated team of South Carolina journalists. Prior to that, he was the news director for the Herald-Journal. 2022 and has been the interim executive editor since Dec. He has served as news director for Gannett's SC publications since Sept. SCPA awards: Upstate SC journalists win 48 awards in 2022 SC Press Association contest Whisnant is the lead editor for the News' ongoing coverage of the Murdaugh crime saga. "He has a deep love for local journalism, knows the region well and is a fierce advocate for the team of journalists covering Greenville, Spartanburg and Anderson." "The Greenville News is in great hands with Gabe, who is a passionate, talented journalist who loves telling compelling stories in the Upstate communities," Russell said. Gannett's SC publications comprise 23 journalists who serve the Palmetto State for Gannett, which owns more than 250 daily newspapers across the United States. Mark Russell, executive editor of The Commercial Appeal in Memphis and South regional deputy editor for News parent company Gannett, announced the hire Wednesday, March 29.Īs executive editor, Whisnant will also direct three Gannett weekly publications in SC’s Lowcountry - Bluffton Today, the Hampton County Guardian and the Jasper County Sun Times. Gabe Whisnant has been named executive editor of the Greenville News, Spartanburg Herald-Journal and Anderson Independent Mail.
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