Let’s kick off July with some excellent news, lets?
Annually, The Fayetteville Observer submits its greatest work for consideration by the North Carolina Press Affiliation, and this yr, we will probably be bringing house six awards.
The Observer competes in Division E, which incorporates day by day newspapers throughout the state with a circulation of greater than 10,000. This yr’s awards will probably be introduced throughout a ceremony Sept. 19 in Raleigh.
More moderen accolades: From the editor: Fayetteville Observer wins national journalism honors
I can’t wait.
Now, for the actually good things. Permit me to let you know extra about journalists Andrew Craft, Rachael Riley and Taylor Shook and their award-winning work.
Taylor Shook
Taylor, who joined the Observer in 2022 as our meals, eating and tradition reporter, is the recipient of three awards.
She gained first place in information enterprise reporting for her story on Fayetteville’s ghost kitchens. It’s an important learn on a current development within the restaurant business the place mother or father eating places make meals underneath a distinct model identify for supply solely.
Taylor additionally gained a first-place award in arts & leisure reporting for a story that will have you longing for the days of disco. She took a glance into the electrical nightlife in Black-owned golf equipment within the Seventies and ‘80s that introduced dwell nationwide acts to Fayetteville.
And eventually, should you haven’t heard of our 107,000-member Fayetteville Foodies Facebook group, it’s essential to not be on Fb. Taylor obtained third place to be used of social media for her work moderating that group, the place individuals focus on the meals scene in and round Fayetteville.
Rachael Riley
Rachael, who obtained two awards this yr, has been at the Observer since 2019, protecting Fort Liberty, the navy and veterans.
Her first award is third place in beat characteristic reporting for a narrative on how the U.S. Army Special Operations Command is combating suicide at Fort Liberty. She writes a few widow who misplaced her soldier husband to suicide and two troopers who survived suicide makes an attempt. It’s not a simple learn, however it’s one, and I encourage you to learn their tales.
Rachael additionally obtained third-place honors for headline writing. Listed here are her profitable entries:
Andrew Craft
Photographer Andrew Craft has been with the Observer for almost 20 years. This isn’t his first rodeo; Andrew has gained dozens of NCPA awards through the years, together with the Hugh Morton Photographer of the 12 months Award.
This yr, he obtained third place on the whole information images for a haunting photo of press operator Luke Glasgow engaged on our Whitfield Road printing press in the course of the Observer’s closing printing in Fayetteville. As you might recall, the Observer ceased printing operations in Fayetteville in April 2023, and our paper is now printed in Gastonia.
I hope you additionally keep in mind that the Observer newsroom employees haven’t gone anyplace. We nonetheless dwell and work in Fayetteville doing the award-winning journalism our predecessors began greater than 200 years in the past in 1816.
We couldn’t do it with out you, although. Thanks to your help.
And thanks for studying.
Information Director Beth Hutson may be reached at bhutson@fayobserver.com or 910-486-3533.
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