Morning Post for Dec. 31, 2014
The Comet Lovejoy via NASA.
Good morning, lovely sunrise in the Piedmont this morning. For the last day of the year we have a roundup of end of year news stories, including our own most-read posts of 2014. See you next year!
Here’s a quick list of The Carolina Mercury stories that drew the most readership in 2014. Read our full year in review post here.
Bill filed to amend NC constitution to restructure management of public education
NC House lawmakers file resolution calling for constitutional convention to overturn Citizens United
Thousands of Franklin County records dating back to 1840s destroyed
Clergy file lawsuit challenging NC same-sex marriage ban
Federal court strikes down NC abortion ultrasound law
Moral March on Raleigh draws tens of thousands
Don’t pet the furry caterpillars
Bullets and Bourbon fundraiser in NC state Senate race
Navy investigating diesel spill off Cape Hatteras
Belhaven mayor marches to DC to save Vidant Pungo Hospital
Year-end wraps and predictions for 2015 from across the state:
Carolina Public Press – 12 months of disclosures: What Carolina Public Press revealed in 2014
2014 has been a big year for big news about Western North Carolina. Looking back, here are highlights of what Carolina Public Press’ in-depth and investigative reporting unearthed during the past 12 months.
Fayeteville Observer – 2014 had a few bumps, but overall, a pretty good ride
It was a good year, not a great one. We made progress but can’t declare any victories. Still, the world looks a little better at the end of 2014 than it did at the beginning.
Continue reading at The Carolina Mercury.
