First story for Joanna Johnson, our new community news reporter, is live. Meet Cheesestick the Squirrel, downtown Spartanburg's newest mascot. goupstate.com/story/news/loc…

It's a really good time to subscribe to Herald-Journal. We have two new reporters, Joanna Johnson (community news/education) and Chalmers Rogland (public safety/breaking news). And you can get your first year of a digital subscription for just $9.99. Latest offer: cm.goupstate.com/specialoffer

Looking for something to do this weekend with your furrever friend? Why not take them to Tyger Run's new dog park! goupstate.com/story/news/202…

Just wanted to brag and say that I won blackout bingo yesterday! It was the happiest moment of my life

It's not every day that people wake up and decide to apply for a dating reality show. Spartanburg's Kian Lewis was no exception. Get to know Kian and learn more about his time on FBOY ISLAND  goupstate.com/story/entertai…

Ever wanted to know the secrets to reality tv? You can find out with my most recent article! goupstate.com/story/entertai…

District 4 voters said yes to a new high school. Take a look at how the vote went and the tax increase breakdown. goupstate.com/story/news/202…

“It’s like Black Friday there,” -Joanna Johnson on the line for the place to give plasma.

Currently writing a story that I hope makes a strong impact on the community! Be sure to keep a look out

Congressman William Timmons and wife recently file for separation greenvilleonline.com/story/news/loc…

“In the end, God has the final word,” Logan said from her couch. “I just don’t believe God wants me to be homeless.” First in a series of stories on how revitalization efforts in Greenville have displaced residents of historically Black neighborhoods. greenvilleonline.com/story/news/loc…

Greenville poured millions into Unity Park, part of a lifestyle vision attracting people to the city. But experts say it's like pouring gas on a fire — the mass exodus of Black Greenville, long neglected and now unable to afford to live here. greenvilleonline.com/in-depth/news/…

.Joanna Johnson wrote a cute story on Pacolet native, Michelle Rider, from The Circle on Netflix who started on her own comedy tour this week. goupstate.com/story/news/loc…

.Joanna Johnson with a feature on Sandy Staggs, a trailblazer in Spartanburg's art community who founded an LGBTQ+ centric theatre, Proud Mary. Sandy passed earlier this year, but Proud Mary continues his legacy. goupstate.com/story/news/loc…

goupstate.com/story/news/loc… I can check off "writing an article for a famous cat" off my bucket list!

I've written about contestants on The Circle and FBoy Island. All I need is the true scoop about Love is Blind and my holy trinity of reality tv interviews will be complete.

A local LGBTQ+ youth center in Spartanburg is regrouping after a break in this week. With an outpour of community support, they've nearly met their fundraising goal to cover losses via Chalmers Rogland goupstate.com/story/news/cri…