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Originally from a tiny town in the Catskill mountains in New York, Alex joined The People-Sentinel in May 2022 as a reporter after graduating from Hofstra University with a master’s degree in journalism.
At Hofstra, she dove into long-form, investigative audio storytelling and published a three-part podcast series called “Sex Work After Gilgo” looking into how vulnerable populations are impacted after traumatic events.
“This project made me feel cemented as a journalist and gave me the confidence to take the 15-hour leap and move to Barnwell County to continue my career. Felix. I love to sit outside reading or writing, while my four-legged roommates ‘help,’ or walk my dogs for miles with headphones on, blaring a true crime podcast,” she said.
She believes words are powerful. Her job allows her to tell stories that otherwise may go untold while connecting with people daily.
“Whether it be digging into public documents for long-term investigations or covering a 100th birthday celebration, she believes every story has an impact somewhere or somehow. I truly couldn’t imagine myself in any other career and am lucky to work in a community that values their local newspaper,” said Alex.
As hyper-local news coverage becomes a scarcity in many small communities across the nation, particularly in rural areas, she said she is proud to be part of a team that works hard to ensure Barnwell and Allendale counties do not fall into this sad statistic.
“We hope the community comes to us with their ideas, stories, incidents, and events for thorough, truthful, and unbiased reporting. We understand trust is built, and we hope the community gets to know us both as journalists and people so we can earn just that. After all, everything we do is for you,” she said.
In March 2024, Alex was named Weekly Journalist of the Year by the S.C. Press Association for her dedication and committment to local journalism. This is the first time a journalist from The People-Sentinel has won this award.
Though she loves Barnwell County, the newspaper, and all her new Southern friends, Alex moved back to New York in October 2024 to be closer to her family. However, she continues to work part-time with The People-Sentinel remotely by reporting on important stories and maintaining the website.
She encourages everyone to subscribe to the newspaper.
