The latest print issue of The Weekly Standard cited Carolina Journal‘s work in documenting former Sen. John Edwards’ spacious Orange County home. Don Carrington reported that story, along with a more recent report on the State Board of Elections’ refusal to question most people involved in controversial campaign flights provided to Gov. Beverly Perdue. The Lincoln Tribune published the Perdue campaign flight story within the last week. Meanwhile, a Morganton News Herald story on the Perdue flight controversy cited CJ‘s work. The Lincoln Tribune also picked up Associate Editor David Bass‘ report on North Carolina’s judicial races, while a Greensboro News & Record editorial cited that report. The N.C. Free Enterprise Foundation promoted Piedmont Publius blogger Sam Hieb‘s article on the N.C. House District 112 race. The Lincoln Tribune and Duplin Times picked up contributor Karen Welsh‘s report on the facts behind the threats of teacher layoffs during North Carolina’s latest state budget debate. The Lincoln Tribune also publicized Associate Editor Sara Burrows‘ report on Raleigh’s proposals to strengthen front-yard parking restrictions. Burrows’ earlier CJ exclusive on instant runoff voting has attracted attention from websites including Protect North Carolina Elections, Political Fund USA, Harrington Fundraising, and Politics and Funds. The Mr. News Breaker website picked up CJ editorial intern Amanda Vuke‘s article on the state county commissioners’ association offering tips for counties seeking to win voter support for sales-tax hikes.