By Catherine Komp, Engagement Director In the acknowledgements of “Anatomy of a Purple State: a North Carolina Politics Primer,” Political Scientist and WCU Professor Christopher Cooper writes “answers are easy to come by, the thought is in the question.” “I…
By Catherine Komp, Engagement Director Moving to a new city and state is always a whirlwind, and for journalists, there are unique challenges. Where do you begin with getting to know your new community? What history and context do you…
By Catherine Komp, Engagement Director A few years ago, Maryland Public Television wanted to expand a local initiative that created special programming and events around HBCU Week, a national effort to raise awareness about Historically Black Colleges and Universities. With…
By Catherine Komp, Engagement Director Thomas Calder can’t quite remember where the idea came from. The managing editor at Asheville’s Mountain Xpress has been thinking about election coverage all year. They always put together a comprehensive voter guide ahead of…
By Catherine Komp, Engagement Director Dozens of extremist groups operate across North Carolina, including militia, white nationalist and groups with vague names like Moms for Liberty and North Carolina Parents Involved in Education. They all have different forms and strategies;…