Richard Whiting

Greenwood

Executive Editor at The Index-Journal

Executive editor of Index-Journal in Greenwood, SC. Previously worked a decade in Florence, SC, in various editor roles. Prior to that, Rocky Mount Telegram.

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Our View: On a Greenwood idol and recreational opportunities

3 weeks ago | indexjournal.com | Richard Whiting

On Sunday night, did you by chance hear “Freddie! Freddie! Freddie!” filling the air around Greenwood County, rising into a crescendo as Freddie McClendon walked through the doors and stood before the judges for his audition on American Idol? Perhaps you were among those chanting his name, either in your own home or at the watch party at Sports Break where Freddie, family and friends gathered to witness his audition.
Whiting's Writings: -30-

3 weeks ago | indexjournal.com | Richard Whiting

We do things differently in the South. Some say we are slower and, at times, that’s true. Perhaps that is because we also like to savor moments in much the same way we like to savor the smoky smell of barbecue being slowly cooked over a wood fire. Maybe that’s why goodbyes often are delivered more slowly among Southerners. Indulge me for a few minutes, if you’d be so kind. I turn 67 on Monday and that seems a good day to retire.
Our View: We have a purpose

1 month ago | indexjournal.com | Richard Whiting

What purpose does a community newspaper serve? Great question, right? Let’s see if we can summarize our thoughts on this topic. Brevity is best. A community newspaper and its website provide:— Advertisements that can help the community with its shopping decisions.
Whiting's Writings: Heads up for when the going gets rough

1 month ago | indexjournal.com | Richard Whiting

Listen up, business owners and managers. Do you suffer from lost production time because your team members need bathroom assistance? Managers, it’s not what you think. Sure, sometimes you probably feel like you have to wipe some butts, but no.
Whiting's Writings: Let the sun shine and prevent government mildew

1 month ago | indexjournal.com | Richard Whiting

“Open government is good government.”Only five words are strung together to create that powerful and meaningful phrase. It is a phrase that each and every person in the city, in the county, in the state and in the nation should strongly believe in. It is a phrase that people should carry like a banner, if and when necessary, into battle with the very people who serve them in elected and appointed offices. In theory, that should not be the case. In practice, it absolutely is and must be the case.
Whiting's Writings: We need a department for that, right?

1 month ago | indexjournal.com | Richard Whiting

Do you read? Well, I guess so, if you’re thumbing through the pages of the paper. Do you write or type? Probably. Hard not to. Do you text? And if you do text, do you use text abbreviations? Do you LOL, write TTYL, WTH or BRB? Perhaps you are one of those who reads social media posts, memes, magazines and even this column and wind up shaking your head, asking out loud, “Does this person know how to spell?
Our View: On friendly fights, communication

1 month ago | indexjournal.com | Richard Whiting

Are you old enough to remember the classic scene in “Animal House” as John Belushi launches a food fight by spitting mashed potatoes on the Omegas? Sure, it was kind of gross, but also funny, even if sophomoric. In Greenwood County, no member of city or county council spit food on the other. There was no eruption of an out-and-out food fight.
Whiting's Writings: Just another old South racist?

1 month ago | indexjournal.com | Richard Whiting

At 41, Sanquenetta Brown had an experience she said was one she’s never had before, an experience she should never have had in this day and age. And yet, maybe we should not be at all surprised. Brown was traveling along Highway 225 near Emerald High School when a white man traveling in the same direction slowed and sped up when she did, and even drove into her lane while she was trying to let him pass by.
Our View: For keeping it clean, we offer our thanks

2 months ago | indexjournal.com | Richard Whiting

Amber Nappier and Keep Greenwood County Beautiful can be marked “safe.”Safe from what? No, more like safe in what. The answer: the work that they do. Nappier is Greenwood County’s litter coordinator and KGCB is essentially an organization that relies on volunteers to help meet its goal of ridding the county of trash and litter. So long as they are physically able and so long as they hold onto the passion they have for eradicating litter, their jobs are secure. Unfortunately.
Whiting's Writings: What's on the menu? Comments. Lots of 'em

2 months ago | indexjournal.com | Richard Whiting

In a sense, it’s both refreshing and amazing. What is? Social media responses to our post about Ruby Tuesday finally being razed and readied for a Whataburger. First, it’s refreshing because it’s good to see something other than politics resulting in so much reader engagement and exchanges. What is amazing also is the volume of reader comments. And that most exchanges are actually civil.

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Richard Whiting @ijeditor

9 Apr 25

RT @AndrewChodes_: Insanity in Due West. 2-RBI double from Kendon Kelley ties the game at four in the bottom of the seventh. https://t.co/…

Richard Whiting @ijeditor

4 Apr 25

Amen! Wish he could have shouted that.

Scott D. Price @scottdprice

@ChrisTrainorSC Congratulations! Susan Lucci no more.

Richard Whiting @ijeditor

6 Mar 25

Congratulations, GHS.

Andrew Chodes @AndrewChodes_

THIS. IS. MARCH. Ty Johnson at the buzzer sends Greenwood to the state title game. Greenwood is your 2025 5A-DII Upper State Champion. https://t.co/vxiFNOemU3