David Slade reports on the far-reaching impacts of rapid population growth and development in the Charleston SC metro area, writes a weekly personal finance advice column, and assists other reporters with database projects at South Carolina's largest newspaper, The Post and Courier.David has been a newspaper reporter for 30 years, covering governmental affairs, scandals, crime, corruption, natural and man-made disasters, education, real estate, and the Port of Charleston. His work has been recognized with dozens of state, regional and national press awards.Prior to joining the newspaper business, he was the top editor of a Philadelphia-area business magazine covering the international gemstone trade, a freelance writer in New York, and a data editor for The College Board. David earned a master's degree in public affairs reporting from University of Illinois/Springfield (formerly Sangamon State University) and a bachelor's degree from Temple University in Philadelphia.
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