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Editorial: SB 355 would curtail likelihood of rogue public sector employees

Senate Bill 355 — the Government Transparency Act of 2021 — would at last allow the public to see the disciplinary files of public employees, files that have long been held in secret in … more

THE NEWS REPORTER | 3/31/21

The public should know why NC public employees are promoted, disciplined and fired

When it comes to offering the public access to government documents, North Carolina ranks among the most restrictive states. Its sunshine laws are better described as mostly cloudy with a chance of … more

N&O Editorial Board | 3/31/21

Putting rivalry aside, NC newsrooms teamed up to keep the powerful accountable

Accountability journalism is sometimes bigger than competition. That’s been a central tenet of the N.C. Watchdog Reporting Network, a coalition of dozens of reporters and editors at … more

NC WATCHDOG REPORTING NETWORK | 3/31/21

Judge rules Asheville council cannot block public from retreat

A team-building exercise among Asheville City Council members is an “official meeting” and not an “informal gathering” under the law, according to a Buncombe County … more

Kate Martin Carolina Public Press | 3/31/21

Senators push for more transparency in government worker personnel records

A growing number of senators are signing on to a bill that would make more information available to the public on government employee performance. Under Senate Bill 355 , a description of … more

Andrew Dunn. Carolina Journal | 3/30/21

Former Gazette Editor Bill Williams dies

Over the four decades that he helped to shape the identity of Gaston County’s primary source of news, former Editor Bill Williams might have been best known for the weekly, down-to-earth … more

3/29/21

THE GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2021/A BILL TO OPEN STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL RECORDS

Last week, many newspapers wrapped up coverage of Sunshine Week, a time set aside to promote government accountability through public records and public meetings. In North Carolina, the idea of … more

Paul Mauney and Bill Moss | 3/25/21

In Praise of Press Associations’ Advocacy For Newspapers, Openness

As a publisher, I welcomed Sunshine Week in March. It was always a valuable opportunity to account for indispensable news coverage and commentary that shined the light on government actions and … more

Tom Silvestri | 3/16/21

Press Associations Are National Advertisers’ Best Choice

There’s no need to reinvent the wheel when it comes to buying advertising to reach a national audience. The effective network already exists — and it works just fine, thank … more

The Relevance Project | 3/16/21

Sunshine Week Content Toolkit

Sunshine Week was launched in 2005 by the American Society of News Editors — now News Leaders Association — and has grown into an enduring initiative to promote open government. Join … more

3/16/21

Scout adds 2 to news staff

Murphy – The Cherokee Scout , the primary news source for residents of Cherokee and surrounding counties since 1889, has added two new members to the local news team. … more

3/12/21

Let government know who’s boss

When government fails, it’s the rare public official who says, “Oops. My fault.” That’s human nature, particularly for officials in the public eye who may have to run for … more

Ken Paulson | 3/8/21

O'Brien Named Publisher of Perquimans Weekly, Chowan Herald and Daily Advance

Sean O’Brien has been named publisher for The Daily Advance, the Chowan Herald and The Perquimans Weekly, Robin Quillon, president of Adams Publishing Group in Eastern North Carolina, announced … more

3/8/21

National Newspaper Association First Amendment Award Goes to North Carolina Publisher Tom Boney

National Newspaper Association will recognize the publisher of the Alamance News, Graham, NC, with its First Amendment Award on March 18, during Sunshine Week. The award will be presented … more

Tonda Rush, National Newspaper Association | 3/2/21

NORTH CAROLINA PRESS FOUNDATION APPLICATION FOR LEGAL SUPPORT GRANT

The North Carolina Press Foundation has set aside funds to support the litigation efforts of NCPA members, including pre-litigation legal assistance and litigation. NCPA members may … more

3/1/21

2020 NCPA Editorial and Advertising Awards

Contact: Philip Lucey, NCPA Executive Director. phil@ncpress.com Friday, February 26, 2021NCPA Virtual Convention (Raleigh, NC) North Carolina Press Association members were honored during the … more

2/26/21

Eddie Lane Fitzgerald

Eddie Lane Fitzgerald died on February 10, 2021 at Kinston Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Eddie was born in Kinston on (January 23, 1959) to parents Hawthorne and Mildred Fitzgerald. … more

2/23/21

HD Media files first of its kind antitrust lawsuit against Google and Facebook

A West Virginia newspaper company has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against Google and Facebook charging the internet giants with monopolizing the digital advertising market. This is believed to … more

2/22/21

Judge sides with media outlets in public records lawsuit against Columbus sheriff

Citing a “substantial failure to comply” with state public records law, Judge John W. Smith sided in civil superior court Monday with a coalition of four media outlets, including … more

THOMAS SHERRILL | 2/12/21

Relevance Project Revenue Resource Updates Ads

The Relevance Project Revenue Resource ( www.relevanceproject.net ) has updated its ALL TOGETHER NOW promotional series for 2021. Download today! The new selection of three messages can … more

2/11/21