Inside Scoop reports former Yes!Weekly editor Brian Clarey is indeed starting his own newspaper.

Speculation week –based on somewhat reliable sources –was whether or not Clarey would do his on thing or take over N&R columnist Jeri Rowe, who would move up to managing editor.

Semi-related– Grits Gauger takes another shot at the Rhino for the “Harper Valley Honey” headline topping Scott Yost’s story on Guilford County Commissioner Linda Shaw, who announced last week she will not seek reelection.