The upcoming election will generate plenty of stories for Carolina Journal in the coming weeks. Associate Editor David Bass‘ scene-setting election preview story attracted attention from the Lincoln Tribune, Tar Heel Tribune, NC Rumors, and Watchdog.org. The Salisbury Post also cited Bass’ story for its own profile of the N.C. House District 77 race. Meanwhile, WilsonNCTeaParty.com picked up Bass’ story on an ethics probe involving U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield, D-N.C. The Lincoln Tribune published his article on unusual travel expenses linked to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s controversial Citizen-Soldier Support Program. Education Week published an article from Bass investigating school lunch programs. The Lincoln Tribune and GoGoRaleigh.com promoted Associate Editor Sara Burrows‘ exclusive article on Raleigh city government’s regulation of mobile food vendors. The Heartland Institute’s School Reform News published Burrows’ article on the North Carolina PTA’s ability to attract tax dollars despite dwindling parental support. The Lincoln Tribune also highlighted several other CJ articles this week. Managing Editor Rick Henderson detailed an ethics muddle involving UNC Public Television, a lobbyist for Stanly County, and the state’s efforts to take over Alcoa’s private property along the Yadkin River. CJ staff shared charter school advocates’ concerns about North Carolina’s recent Race to the Top grant victory. Contributor Jane Shaw discussed UNC system schools’ willingness to post course syllabi online. In other news, the Rocky Mount Telegram published Donna Martinez’s column urging people to consider the positive impact of employers on Labor Day.