About Eddie King

Eddie is a dedicated storyteller with a passion for bringing narratives to life across every medium. With experience spanning journalism, creative direction, and consulting, Eddie’s career highlights include serving as the Managing Editor and Creative Director for MMA Hawaii Magazine and MMAhawaii.com—a role that combined managerial skill with hands-on creative execution. A published comic book author, his work has been featured by Image Comics, one of the three largest comics publishers in the world. Whether crafting an advertising campaign or a graphic novel, the heart of Eddie’s professional life is always the next great story.

Journalism from Eddie

Chris Strother | The Cigar Box & Sunday Afternoon Smokes

Chris Strother, founder of The Cigar Box and host of Sunday Afternoon Smokes, joins the UpState Press Podcast to talk about cigars, entrepreneurship, podcasting, authenticity, faith, marriage, caregiving, and building spaces where people slow down and have...

Adding a Splash of Color to the Upstate: The Story of Southedge Painting & Contracting

Greenville, South Carolina is booming, and with that growth comes a need for reliable, high-quality home service professionals. Enter Mike Sanchez and his locally grown business, Southedge Painting & Contracting. How It All Started Mike grew up in South Florida...

Equipped Healthcare Solutions: Transforming Senior Wellness and Patient Advocacy in Greenville, SC

For families in Greenville, SC, navigating the complex world of aging and senior healthcare can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. Equipped Healthcare Solutions (EHS), founded by veteran nurse Geneva Miller, is changing the landscape of patient advocacy and...

Navigating the Golden Years: Sara Mcada’s Story Behind Next Chapter Navigator

When it comes to securing high-quality aging care, the journey can often feel overwhelming, fragmented, and deeply emotional. For families in the Upstate searching for compassionate senior care solutions, having an experienced guide makes all the difference. This is...

From Stage to Solar: How Firefly Construction Group is Changing the Renewable Energy and Construction Game

From the stages of New York City to the sun-soaked rooftops of South Carolina, Aaron Davis’s journey is anything but typical. Originally hailing from New Zealand, Aaron first moved to the US chasing dreams of becoming a stage performer in the Big Apple. However, after...

The Accidental Baker: How Passion and Family Created The Handcrafted Cookie Co.

Some of the best business stories are the ones that weren’t planned at all. For Samantha Moses, owner of The Handcrafted Cookie Co. LLC, the path to entrepreneurship didn’t begin with a pitch deck or a business loan—it began with a single Facebook post that changed...