Truth emerged at NCSU
Drescher: Four weeks ago, N.C. State University alum Gary Pearce offered Chancellor Jim Oblinger some advice on how to handle the festering problem surrounding the hiring of Mary Easley.
Seize the chance to reform
John Drescher: Our report on state spending that starts Sunday has its roots in the Great Depression.
Getting the whole story
The case of 16-year-old Ashton Lundeby, taken from his Oxford house by federal agents in March and accused of making a bomb threat, became an Internet sensation this month. For better and for worse.
Truth is emerging at NCSU
Drescher:On March 11, in a conference room at The News & Observer, reporter Andy Curliss interviewed McQueen Campbell, chairman of the N.C. State University board, about his friendship with Mike and Mary Easley.
Papers look for patrons
John Drescher:Barbara Bradley Hagerty, who covers religion for National Public Radio, is a superb reporter. Hagerty, who previously covered legal affairs, is a probing questioner and a good storyteller.
Reporter in 2 halls of fame
A few months ago, The News & Observer's Tim Stevens talked with Ovester Grays, Hillside High girls basketball coach, about one of his star players, Asia Williams. She had a 4.2 GPA and signed with Wake Forest.
N&O not letting go vigilance
Drescher:Former House Speaker Jim Black once called News & Observer reporter Dan Kane "a sorry sack of s---." I beg to differ, Mr. Speaker.
Happiness is a warm readership
Drescher:The people have spoken: You like us. You really like us.
Wired readers still like print
John Drescher:NCSU students, like most college students, are wired. Many have smart phones, most have laptops; all have Internet access. If ever there were a group that would forsake print and get news online, this is it. But print endures.
Telling the good tales, too
When Earl Gardner passed away in February at age 80, we published a front-page story about a devoted man who was a fixture at Ray's Super Market in Moncure for 50 years.
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