Beth, who joined The Fayetteville Observer as a copy editor in 2008, is the lead editor of North Carolina's oldest newspaper. She is originally from Florence, South Carolina, and previously worked at The Morning News in her hometown. In her free time, she enjoys trying out new vegan recipes in the kitchen and indulging in an unhealthy-for-her-wallet obsession with eyeshadow. Beth is passionate about audience engagement and loves hearing from readers. Contact her at bhutson@fayobserver.com or 910-486-3533 with story ideas or feedback about the Observer's coverage.