Carolina Journal earns 15 NC Press Association Awards, including 9 1st-place honors

Carolina Journal celebrated a remarkable achievement by securing 15 awards from the North Carolina Press Association, including nine first-place honors, in categories like investigative reporting and multimedia storytelling. Mitch Kokai, a veteran journalist, notably won two top awards, underscoring the publication's commitment to high-quality, impactful journalism. This recognition highlights the importance of independent media in providing in-depth, investigative coverage that holds power to account and engages the public effectively.