The longtime editor reflects on his career, criticizes years of cuts by Lee Enterprises and worries about what his departure could mean for the future of local journalism in Cabarrus County.
Three years ago, Mark presented an informational session on "The State of the News" at After Dark @ All Saints', an annual program featuring a collection of classes and sessions. The information was timely, with emphasis on the inexorable move to online and digital channels. I appreciate his insight, his honest and thorough reporting, and his dedication to telling the local story. I will miss him and miss the physical paper.
Thanks for sharing. So sad to see. I interned at the Tribune many years ago and worked at the Concord Standard right before it folded. My college professor apologized to me a few years after I graduated, sorry that he was teaching a dying art. It has served me well for many different aspects of life, but it’s so deeply sad how it’s not invested in. Community journalism is something we need so much of right now in a world where democracy can only be kept alive by actual truth. Thanks for all the work you and he have done in this regard.
Petition to move the Friday Five to the Cabarrus Compass please
I will miss Mark. I have also canceled my sub to Indy Tribune. And I agree that we should have the Friday Five on the Cabarrus Compass!
Three years ago, Mark presented an informational session on "The State of the News" at After Dark @ All Saints', an annual program featuring a collection of classes and sessions. The information was timely, with emphasis on the inexorable move to online and digital channels. I appreciate his insight, his honest and thorough reporting, and his dedication to telling the local story. I will miss him and miss the physical paper.
I hope to hear that Mark is contributing to Cabarrus Compass.
Thanks for sharing. So sad to see. I interned at the Tribune many years ago and worked at the Concord Standard right before it folded. My college professor apologized to me a few years after I graduated, sorry that he was teaching a dying art. It has served me well for many different aspects of life, but it’s so deeply sad how it’s not invested in. Community journalism is something we need so much of right now in a world where democracy can only be kept alive by actual truth. Thanks for all the work you and he have done in this regard.
What a loss to the community and businesses. Thank you Mark for all the years Guess Hoffman is another liar to add to the list. How saf
Oh no! This is devastating news. WHO will tell our stories??? Mark Plemmons, you will be missed!