The News & Observer, 2025
Author(s): Staff
“Power & Secrecy” exposes the hidden impacts of the N.C. General Assembly’s moves to consolidate power and increase secrecy. The investigation argues that these actions have led to self-serving decisions that harm the public. The N&O’s reporting has drawn the attention of federal investigators.
E.W. Scripps is largely responsible for today’s free and independent press. In 1878, E.W. started his own newspaper in Cleveland designed to reach the greatest number of people by being affordable. Most importantly, it was completely independent, which left no party, cause, business or individual above criticism.