Imprisoned former N.C. House Speaker Jim Black’s efforts to pay off a corruption-related fine through a land transaction attracted Carolina Journal‘s attention in the last couple of weeks. The initial CJ article from Meck Deck blogger Jeff Taylor led to reaction from the Charlotte Observer, while CJ Associate Editor David Bass‘ follow-up story generated debate on Matt Mittan’s “Take A Stand Show” on WWNC Radio. N.C. Senate Republicans also highlighted Bass’ article in their daily e-mail blast of top news stories. Meanwhile, the Accuracy in Media blog spotlighted CJ‘s “pioneering” investigative work in a response to an inquiry from John Locke Foundation Vice President for Communications Jon Ham.
