Welcoming Our New Editor

By Kevin Aylmer PUBLISHER

The Bluffton Sun, Hilton Head Sun, and Sun City Sun are pleased to announce the incoming of our new editor, Shannon Copcutt.

Shannon is an experienced editor with over ten years of staff leadership and a track record of motivating teams to produce innovating content across various platforms. She brings a wealth of experience and an exceptional track record to the family of Sun papers. Previously, Shannon served as the Executive Editor of ICD Publications, where she developed and oversaw the evolution of print and digital content strategy, directed editorial talent, and led overall brand strategy. After that that, she was the Editor-in-Chief of Focus On Publications where she oversaw, trained, and developed writers and associates, assistants and junior editors to optimize production and quality of work.

When asked about her appointment, Shannon expressed her excitement saying, “I am honored to have been selected to represent these wonderful local publications and cannot wait to bring residents even more great community coverage.”

In her new role, Shannon will continue the work of outgoing editor, Lynne Hummel, in fostering an environment of collaboration, growth, and continuous improvement among the Sun publications. She will guide our editorial team in delivering stories, indepth analyses, and exclusive features that highlight life in the lowcountry and the lived experiences of you, our loyal readers.

Please join me in warmly welcoming Shannon, and don’t hesitate to reach out to her at editor@blufftonsun.com.