From the Editors is a group blog featuring Editor Don Kausler Jr., Director of Multimedia Nick Charalambous, Associate Editor John Staed, Lifestyle Editor Jeanne Malmgren and Night Editor Alison Glass.

Comments get an overhaul ....

By Nicholas Charalambous
Posted May 2, 2008

I would consider the ability to comment on stories at Independentmail.com one of the best features of our web site. It seems like you agree. That’s why we're happy to unveil improvements in the way we manage them. Read more...

The 'new' newspaper is here; what do you think?

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Posted April 22, 2008

We're eager to hear from the people whose opinions matter: our readers. Read more...

Turning a page for Independent-Mail.com

By Nicholas Charalambous
Posted November 27, 2007

It's probably impossible for you to miss our new look homepage, and I encourage you to take our poll to let us know what you think. Here's the skinny on what we were thinking.... Read more...

On MY Mind: Community conversation a good thing

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Posted November 5, 2007

A good newspaper starts conversations in its community. We can do so with news stories, editorials and columns. As we try to include more community voices in our newspaper and on our Web site, it excites me that these voices are sparking deep discussions. Read more...

A note from a copy editor/page designer

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Posted October 22, 2007

Copy editor/page designer Mike McMillan has some thoughts he wants to share with teachers and readers in regard to the headline mistake on the front page of today's newspaper. Read more...

What is your tolerance for change?

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Posted October 14, 2007

Is Anderson not satisfied with an improved Independent-Mail? Does it want a new and improved newspaper? We are scratching our heads and talking about change. For a change, we’re talking about more than a tweak. Read more...

Giving back to the community

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Posted September 16, 2007

My column Sunday (Sept. 16) is about the Scripps Howard Foundation and the good that it does in our community. I didn’t have the space to mention all of the organizations that benefit from the foundation’s Employee Fund, so here is that list: Read more...

What's news?

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Posted August 7, 2007

"Why did you publish the article on the Clemson track coach being investigated? You give no reason why. By inference, people will (rightly or wrongly) decide this man has done something terrible because of the SLED investigation. I think a good policy for the paper is to say nothing at this point of time. Up to now, this coach seems to have been exemplary as a coach and a human being. Your article took care of that; now he has a bad reputation."

My reply:

The Storyteller's best story

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Posted August 6, 2007

Not every Tom, Dick, Harry or Charmaine gets to write a column at a daily newspaper. Typically, a reporter pays some serious dues before a crusty editor decides he or she is worthy.

Charmaine Smith-Miles became worthy three months ago. That's when "The Storyteller" column was launched. Since then, Charmaine has been telling the stories of interesting people in and around Anderson.

Today, I want to call your attention to the latest "Storyteller" column. It is Charmaine's greatest column to date. The subject is Sarah Reese, who went from a little girl in Pelzer to an international opera star. She's back in this area, teaching the choir at Pendleton High School.

The column is longer than we usually let Charmaine write, but it's captivating. What a story! See for yourself.

Newest TV grids a hit with readers

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Posted July 7, 2007

Readers have applauded our addition of daytime and late-night TV grids to our daily newspaper. Some are giving us suggestions for different channels to add and subtract from these grids, but so far, there is no consensus. We’re still interested in your feedback.

Here are e-mails I received from two readers:

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