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Sara Austin - Outside Sales Representative

About Sara Austin:

Sara was born and raised in Seattle Washington, and has lived in South Carolina since 2011. She loves poetry, baking and Corgis. Sara is happy to help with all of your print or digital advertising needs.
Reach her at saustin@www.newberryobserver.com

Kasie Strickland - Regional Publisher

About Kasie Strickland:

Kasie is an award-winning journalist and photographer with over 20 years of experience in the newspaper industry. She is currently the publisher of The Newberry Observer and The Easley Progress. Kasie lives with her husband and two sons in Easley, SC, and enjoys making bird feeders and attending farmer's markets and comic book conventions in her spare time.
Reach Kasie at kstrickland@championcarolinas.com

Kelly Duncan - News Editor

About Kelly Duncan:

Kelly Duncan is a Newberry College graduate and the news reporter of the Newberry Observer. She was born and raised in Newberry and previously worked at the Observer from 2016-2020. After her departure, she had stints at The Clinton Chronicle as a reporter/graphic designer and The Index-Journal where she primarily covered public safety. Kelly is excited to rejoin the Observer and is ready to hear your story ideas.
Reach her at kduncan@www.newberryobserver.com

Gregory Hollis - Sports Editor

About Gregory Hollis:

Gregory Hollis is originally from Atlanta, Georgia. His love for sports came at a young age and stuck with him throughout his entire life. He graduated with a bachelor's degree from Georgia State University in 2019. He is going into his fifth year covering high school sports. He previously worked for Georgia Public Broadcasting and Pensacola News Journal. He is excited to serve the Newberry community with great sports coverage.

He can be reached at 803-768-3117, extension 1863, or by email at ghollis@www.newberryobserver.com