Gannett’s journalistic malpractice gets worse in Asheville, plus this gem: ‘…the Memphis-based executive who oversees the Cincinnati-based editor of Asheville’s only daily newspaper’…
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Retired Executive editor of , investigative journalist, father of two. Energetic tennis player, cyclist, skier, hiker.
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Six reporters in a city of 300,000? This borders on criminal, and it certainly emboldens criminals.
‘It’s like hogs at the trough’: No place better to get this type of reporting
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via : ‘In much of America, there is a more thorough review of people adopting a rescue dog than of those buying assault rifles.’ Common sense here from
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WATCH LIVE: Gov. Abbott, law enforcement holds press briefing on Uvalde school shooting
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Damn straight!! 👏🏼👏🏼 Congrats to my brilliant colleagues!
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Congratulations to @ChronFalkenberg, @Lindenberger, @holleynews, @lfcarrasco and @HoustonChron. #Pulitzer
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Not as extensive of a cheating system, but there is a ‘glass house’ aspect to this, given the complaints about . Good digging by
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The media is failing the public on the good news about jobs
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Here’s my interview with on @ncaptonight about and his battle with hospitals about health care costs #ncpol
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Superb reporting by : From 2020 through 2021, Harris County commissioners relied on vendors for 79% of their contributions while simultaneously steering 93% of engineering, architecture, surveying and appraisal work to firms who contributed.
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I’m happily retired, but couldn’t resist the chance to report on this vital issue for with crisp edits from . This relatively new digital magazine is investing in important journalism. Please read and subscribe!
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Other state officials are showing concern about growing hospital profits, consolidation of health-care systems and treatment of patients who can’t afford care, including and . Read about it in my story in
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Continued large profits for some urban hospitals could help make ’s case for lower charges and greater transparency. I explore this vital issue for with smart edits from
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NEW: UNC Hospitals reported a record total profit of $516 million (including investment income) last year. And state treasurer Dale Folwell is not happy about it. Great reporting by Steve Riley @srileychronicle for @TheAssemblyNC. #ncpol #ncga #longreads
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Important work by these Texas newsrooms to learn what has been up to. It’s better to know!
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Making mask mandates illegal may be good politics for , but it’s deadly public policy. Telling, crystal-clear graphics from
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$150k a year that could help Texas schoolchildren instead stays in the pocket of the wealthiest pastor in America. #UnfairBurden. Tell it, !
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In many places across Texas, clergy residences are extravagant estates nestled in the most exclusive enclaves. But unlike their wealthy neighbors, they don't pay taxes.
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THREAD: A catastrophe weeks in the making. Critical failures by multiple parties. A investigation reveals what led up to the disaster and how it unfolded.
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This is one hellacious story. Who said there’s no free lunch?
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UNFAIR BURDEN: How much of your money does Texas spend on tax breaks to big business? In the case of some of the longest deals, lasting 40 or even 60 years, no one knows. Nov. 18, we continue our investigation into Texas' unchecked incentives. chrn.cl/3wPIcwo
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Fentanyl deaths are soaring in Texas, and officials aren't taking key steps to stop them houstonchronicle.com/news/investiga via
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Natural gas bills will go up after Texas' deadly winter storm
Texas passes New York in COVID deaths, despite once trailing by 29K
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Tomlinson: Exxon Mobil lobbyist's revelations demand congressional probe houstonchronicle.com/business/colum via
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*personal news alert* -- after 3+ years of making radio at , I am turning in my mic to join the as their immigration reporter.
I am so grateful to have covered this beat for HPM & am thrilled to continue reporting on it at the Chronicle (on 8/16).
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Simone Biles withdraws from women's individual all-around final
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Multiple complaints filed with HPD in Watson cases
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'Now they want the vaccine': ER docs speak from front lines of new COVID surge
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Simone Biles injured, withdraws from team finals at Olympics
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