North Carolina paper names new editor for biz coverage

Business reporter Gareth McGrath of the Wilmington Star-News in North Carolina has been promoted to an editing position overseeing business coverage.

Sherry Jones of the paper writes, “‘Along the way he has covered many beats, and he has had the opportunity to get to know this community and all of the movers and shakers who make things happen,’ Executive Editor Robyn Tomlin said. ‘Gareth is a wonderful writer and reporter, and he has served as a back-up and weekend editor over the last several years, so I am excited to see him move to the next level of his career as he takes over leading our amazing business team.’

“Gareth’s team will include our primary business reporters — Wayne Faulkner, Judy Royal and Shannan Bowen. Most recently Gareth was a reporter on this team, covering environment and economy/industry. Gareth’s also covered growth and development, New Hanover County, Pender County and education.

“He will report to me, the metro editor. On a personal note, I’d like to point out that Gareth and I started at the StarNews as reporters just one month apart. We’ve worked closely over the years and I’m thrilled to have him become a member of the editing team. I have great respect for his reporting and sourcing ability and can’t wait to see how he shares those skills with other reporters.”

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