Veno to lead State Journal newsroom, succeeding Bergeron

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Veteran journalist and longtime Frankfort, Ky., resident Chanda Veno has been named managing editor of The State Journal, succeeding Josh Bergeron.

Bergeron is leaving to become editor of the Salisbury Post, a daily newspaper in North Carolina and an affiliate publication of The State Journal. Veno, who will be the first woman in The State Journal's history to lead the newsroom, has served previously as news editor. In her new role, she will be responsible for news content of The State Journal, State-Journal.com and FRANK. magazine.

"Chanda brings a terrific combination of passion, institutional knowledge of Frankfort, and experience in community journalism," President and Publisher Steve Stewart said in announcing Veno's appointment to the newspaper's staff. "We are blessed to have her lead our newsroom and succeed Josh, one of the most talented and committed young journalists I've had the privilege of working with."

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