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William Yelverton

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Published: September 2, 2009

Updated: 11/06/2009 02:58 pm

William Yelverton

• Editorial writer
• Phone: (813) 259-7427
• E-mail William Yelterton

Job: Editorial writer/op-ed editor

Age: 49

Years at the Tribune: 22

Education: B.A. in English, concentrating in writing, and minor in journalism from East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C.

Hometown: Farmville, in the proud Tar Heel state of North Carolina.

Married: To Jill Bednash Yelverton, the greatest cook in the world, for 21 wonderful years.

Children: Emily and Ryan, both 20.

Pets: Cinnamon, Peaches, Flash, Zip and Maggie, American quarterhorses; Jack, an Irish Setter; and Miss Kitty and Chico, cats.

Favorite editorial topics: growth management, the environment, legal affairs, politics and the business of professional and collegiate sports.

How I became an editorial writer: Encouraged by a former colleague who told me I had a face for radio.

Books by the bedside: "Remote" by Sony.

Favorite getaway: The woods and natural springs of North Florida. Nothing like a dip in a 72-degree spring when it's approaching 100, or riding a horse without the fear of big trucks and ignorant, selfish motorists.

Best advice I could give a 20-year-old: Do not limit your formal education to a bachelor's degree; reacher higher – and get there. And get off the computer and get some fresh air occasionally.

Telephone number: 813-259-7427.

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