Asheville Watchdog

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Katie Linsky Shaw

A cleanup effort on the French Broad River

Nice variety of photographs. Great access.

Andrew R. Jones

Eric Penland Jr.’s battle to remain in Asheville’s Mission Hospital

Well written story of a tragedy that has this strange twist at the end.

Andrew R. Jones, Jack Evans

Coverage of Asheville’s troubled Mission Hospital

Few matters are more important and mysterious as what goes on in hospitals. The coverage not only exposed many questionable practices and flaws in the hospital operation, but helped lead to a governmental demand for changes. Stories were told with the patient (reader) clear in mind, making the investigation relatable whether you were a patient at this hospital or not.