Articles by Colin Donohue
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News and Observer: State drops a notch in ‘integrity index’
December 8, 2008
From the Raleigh News and Observer (12/8/08): In the six years since the Better Government Association first rated states on an "integrity index," North Carolina has added an ethics law for the executive branch and banned lobbyists from offering lawmakers golf trips, Super Bowl tickets and other perks.
Emmy Nominated Documentarian to Speak to Students Dec. 3
December 7, 2008
Fayetteville Observer: Public deserves reliable records
December 7, 2008
From the Fayetteville Observer (12/7/08): Police work is multifaceted, stressful, difficult and dangerous — it’s a tough day job. In my opinion, nothing compares except military service, which obviously is a whole different ball game.
Hickory Record: TV will cast light on legislature
December 6, 2008
From the Hickory Record (12/5/08): A state House committee is wrangling over details of televising
legislative sessions, but it appears the House is well on its way to
allowing the public to view its deliberations.
Raleigh News and Observer: 911 tapes in Kenly shooting to be public
December 6, 2008
From the Raleigh News and Observer (11/26/08): A judge today ordered the release Tuesday of 911 recordings relating to
a fatal shooting by Johnston sheriff's deputies, allowing time for
agents with the State Bureau of Investigation to interview witnesses.
Raleigh News and Observer: Judge seals tape of 911 calls in Kenly case
December 6, 2008
From the Raleigh News and Observer (11/26/08): A Johnston County judge has blocked the release of tape recordings of
911 calls made just before sheriff's deputies fatally shot a man at his
home near Kenly.
Smoky Mountain News: Politicians poised for Open Meetings violation in Southern Loop talks
December 6, 2008
From the Smoky Mountain News (11/26/08):
A private meeting has been scheduled between
the N.C. Department of Transportation and elected leaders to discuss
the controversial Southern Loop — a move that seems headed toward a
violation of the N.C. Open Meetings Law.
Charlotte Observer: Public officials, private meetings?
December 6, 2008
From the Charlotte Observer (11/24/08): Public officials are permitted to meet in private. But their discussions don't have to stay that way, according to state law.
Journalism Students Explore Post-Election Washington, D.C.
December 5, 2008
It was the ultimate post-election trip for 10 students from the two journalism groups at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ. The students from the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ chapters of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) and the Radio & Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) toured major Washington, D.C., news outlets and other media sites the week before Thanksgiving. The media tour was sponsored by SPJ, RTNDA and the School of Communications.
The Pendulum Goes Inside the Maynard House
December 3, 2008