Missed It: Robert Ariail’s New Gig



I'm not sure if this story completely escaped my attention or if I just didn't notice the details the first time around: the longtime editorial cartoonist Robert Ariail has contracted with the Spartanburg Herald-Journal for cartoons five days a week. This isn't exactly news in these times, as there's an abundance of talent on which newspapers can call. What is news is the extent of the relationship and the fact that the newspaper has announced their intention to bring the two-time Pulitzer finalist on full-time when the economy improves. Ariail has worked for The State, another prominent South Carolina newspaper, for a quarter-century before that relationship ended, so he's already up on local and regional issues. Although the ideal would be a straight-up hire to begin with -- there's no way of knowing if the economy will improve, although it's likely, and it may not improve for newspapers -- I like the idea of a newspaper investing in a talent like Ariail because they can, and looking to the future. I hope other papers out there take the same chance.
 
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