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Former Charlotte Observer sportswriter Leonard Laye, a hoops connoisseur, dies at 78
Leonard Laye, a longtime Charlotte sportswriter known for his likability and versatility, died in North Myrtle Beach, S.C., on Wednesday. He was 78. Laye worked for The Charlotte News and then The … more
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NC Media & Journalism Hall of Fame
The NC Media & Journalism Hall of Fame recognizes diverse individuals with ties to the state who have had a significant impact on the professions and the communities they serve. The honor is … more
North Carolina newspaper leader Pam Sander says goodbye to Gannett - Wilmington Star-News
I have left the newspaper business four times previously — since I first felt the calling in seventh grade.  The first time was when I entered Clemson University as a computer … more
How Bloomberg Media beat the pandemic blues with explosive growth
Most print-based media — newspapers and magazines — have been struggling for at least a decade to pick up the pace of digital transformation. Just as momentum was building, two years of … more
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A Blue Ridge weekend for better journalism
Carolina newsfolk are invited to attend the Region 2 conference of the Society of Professional Journalists on April 8 and 9 at Roanoke, Va. J-students and professionals from four states and the … more
Paris Goodnight to be interim editor at Salisbury Post
Paris Goodnight will be Salisbury Post’s interim editor as outgoing editor Josh Bergeron moves onto another opportunity in news. Goodnight will take the reins of the newsroom in mid-March … more
Congress passes long-awaited postal reform legislation
The Postal Service Reform Act of 2022, HR 3076, cleared the U.S. Senate today, sending legislation to President Biden that would give the U.S. Postal Service relief from a 16-year-old requirement to … more
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WHY IS NC STUCK AT THE BOTTOM OF “RIGHT TO KNOW” STATES?
For decades North Carolina has ranked near the bottom of all states in the country when it comes to the public’s right to know what went wrong when a government employee is transferred, demoted … more
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Ernie Pitt, former publisher of the Winston-Salem Chronicle, to be inducted into the N.C. Media & Journalism Hall of Fame
Ernie Pitt, the founder and a former publisher of the award-winning Winston-Salem Chronicle, will be inducted April 8 into the N.C. Media & Journalism Hall of Fame. Pitt will join … more
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Bulletin announces new manager
Jeff Allison named Operations Manager of Tryon Newsmedia TRYON—Long time production manager Jeff Allison was recently named operations manager of Tryon Newsmedia LLC, which publishes the … more
FIRST FOR A REASON: task forces and committees
We all know that North Carolina law requires public bodies to follow the open meetings law, which essentially means three things: publishing notice, allowing public access and keeping minutes.  … more
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AP announces sweeping climate journalism initiative
The Associated Press announced today it will significantly expand its climate coverage, creating a standalone desk that will enhance the global understanding of climate change and its impact across … more
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Propaganda, fake videos of Ukraine invasion bombard users
The messages, videos and photos flying across Twitter, Facebook and Telegram far outnumber the airstrikes raining down on Ukraine. They claim to show Russian fighter jets being shot down or … more
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Local journalism key to successful community
In a column published in the Cape Gazette of Lewes, Delaware, Allison Taylor Levine, president and founder of the Local Journalism Initiative, and vice president for marketing and communications at … more
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Veteran journalist joins Gaston Gazette newsroom
A veteran journalist has joined the reporting staff of  The Gaston Gazette . Kara Fohner will be covering all aspects of county government, in addition to other news and feature-writing … more
Former News Argus editor Duke Conover dies
  Patrick G. "Duke" Conover, News Argus editor from 2018 to 2021, died early in the morning on Jan. 27. Conover, originally from California, worked 30 years in the newspaper … more
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A BAKER’S DOZEN FOR 2022
The NC Public Records Law applies to public business documents made or received by a public agency or official.  G.S. § 132-1(a).  It doesn’t matter if they exist on an … more
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Carolina Public Press launches two regional NC news projects
Asheville, NC, Jan. 24, 2022—Answering the community’s call for local nonpartisan journalism toward strengthening accountability and democracy, Carolina Public Press (CPP) has launched … more
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Being receptive to opposing views- why it matters (plus 3 tips to help journalists build rapport with distrustful sources)
A new paper examines decades of research on receptiveness to opposing views, offering insights into how to evaluate other people’s opinions and why some discussions — even when the goal … more
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Call for Nominations: 2022 Sunshine Awards and Frank Barrows Award for Excellence in Student Journalism
The Sunshine Awards are presented each year to recognize the work of citizens, advocates, journalists, and government officials whose efforts increase transparency and accountability in public … more
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