After learning of the resignation of the Northeastern Partnership’s president and CEO, Rick Watson, due to conflicts of interest noted in a scathing audit by State Auditor Les Merritt, Carolina Journal staff is elated. Paul Chesser and Don Carrington are especially so. Both have worked extensively on exposing the corrupt economic development partnership during the tenure of its operation. Don‘s expertise on the Partnership led to an interview with WRAL and the Washington Daily News.
