Background
Carnes, Virginia Hall was born on July 12, 1951 in Marion, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Frank Riley and Geraldine Alice (Jones) Hall.
Carnes, Virginia Hall was born on July 12, 1951 in Marion, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Frank Riley and Geraldine Alice (Jones) Hall.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Ohio University, 1973. Master of Science, Ohio University, 1977.
Teacher English/journalism, Glen Este High School, Cincinnati, 1973-1975; teaching assistant school journalism, Ohio U., Athens, 1975-1976; reporter/copy editor, Herald-Dispatch, Huntington, West Virginia, 1976-1978; public information specialist, Marshall U., Huntington, West Virginia, 1978-1979; senior education writer, Express-News, San Antonio, 1979-1991; director community public relations, Palo Alto College, San Antonio, since 1991. Treasurer S.W. Journalism Summit, San Antonio, 1990-1991.
Founder, president Express-News Charitable Foundation, San Antonio, 1985-1990. Advisory board Southside Young Men’s Christian Association, San Antonio, 1994. Member Society Professional Journalists, Texas Professional Communicators (state vice president 1989-1992, president 1993-1995, convention director 1988), Sigma Kappa (chapter president 1972-1973, San Antonio alumnae chapter president 1982-1983).
Married Andy Riedel Carnes, June 16, 1984. Children: Jeremy Douglas, Tiffany Diane.