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Courtesy photoWest Virginia native Richie Ray has been named the managing editor for HD ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s family of weekly publications. Ray replaces Phil Perry, who was recently promoted to president of the media company.
Ray started his career with HD ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ in 2023 as a freelance graphic designer. He was hired on full-time in 2024 and currently serves as the editor for the Coal Valley News, the Portsmouth Daily Times, the Virginia Mountaineer and the Lincoln News Sentinel.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œSince joining HD ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥, Richie has displayed both the leadership and the skills needed to guide our weekly staff and to uphold our journalistic standards,ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ HD ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Executive Editor Jeff Rider said. ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œHe has shown a true commitment to excellence and a willingness to lead by example ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” traits that will serve him well in this new role.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œRichie has big shoes to fill, but I am confident in his ability and look forward to working more directly with him. I know heÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™ll do great things not only for our weekly publications, but for HD ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ as a whole.ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥
Ray launched his writing career in 2003 as a music reporter for several online and independent publications. As a touring musician, he brought a unique perspective to his writing, sharing breaking news and cultivating his passion for journalism.
After relocating to New Albany, Indiana, Ray continued writing while pursuing music and studying graphic design. His design work has been seen in prominent magazines such as Rolling Stone and Alternative Press.
In 2015, Ray was recognized as one of the ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œ20 Under 40ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ by Southern Indiana Business Source Magazine for his work as an owner of the New Albany Production House, a multifaceted music complex that offered recording services, music lessons, graphic design and an all-ages concert venue.
At the same time, Ray was a contributor and page designer for the now-defunct BlackJaw Magazine, which served as a music community resource to Louisville, Kentucky, and the surrounding areas.
After spending his early childhood in Boone County, Ray graduated from Sissonville High School and attended West Virginia State College (University) where he studied communications.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œFrom day one, Richie has shown why we identified him as someone we wanted on our team,ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Perry said. ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œHeÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s conscientious, detail oriented and a team player. His leadership style has unified and inspired our weekly staff.ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥
Ray and his wife Stormy Knight, also an HD ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ employee, split their time between West Virginia and Pennsylvania. He has a son, Milo, 15.
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