LIST OF N&O SPECIAL SECTIONS OR SERIES 1991 - December 8-11 "Tragedy in Hamlet": four-part series on the September 3, 1991 plant fire at Imperial Food Products, which killed 25 and wounded 56 in Hamlet, Richmond County, NC 1993 - January 31 "The Faces in NC Government" and "The New Faces in Washington": special pull-out page providing photos and job descriptions for the state's and the nation's top elected and appointed officials. 1993 - March 1 Guide to the Design and Reorganization of the News & Observer: detailed report on changes coming to the N&O, including the overall design of the paper and the revamping of certain sections - especially the introduction of the Metro section 1993 - March 7 "Left Out: The Special Education Stigma": special report on the use and abuse of special education programs in Triangle schools 1993 - May 16, 18, 19, 21, and 23 "Children On The Edge: The Young Face of Crime": five-part series on North Carolina's juvenile justice system 1993 - July Guide To The Triangle 1993 - September 19-26 The Peirce Report: six-part analytical series on the strengths and weaknesses of the Triangle which takes into consideration both economic and social factors in calling for a new vision that will define the area's future. 1994 - March 27 - April 3 "Science for Sale": four-part series investigating the ethical dilemmas presented by university scientists selling discoveries for top-dollar 1994 - August 4 "Polar Attractions": special section on the NC's Zoological Park's opening of the North American Region exhibit 1994 - August 28, 30 "Fishing for Trouble": two-part series investigating the diminishing number of state fisheries and the alarming failure on the part of elected and appointed officials to take action 1994 - November 5 "Voter's Guide '94": guide to statewide and local races, candidates and issues 1995 - January 15 "Where We Live": a year-long investigative series into the Triangle's changing housing situation 1995 - February "Building a Better Newspaper": announces the $40 million and 13-month "makeover" of the N&O, focusing on the installation of the new flexographic presses 1995 - February 5 1995 United Arts Campaign: a report on the fund-raising progress of the United Arts campaign, the lead public/private arts agency for Wake County 1995 - February 19, 21, 22, 24, 26 "The Power of Pork": Pulitzer Prize-winning five-part series on the problems posed by NC's status as the nation's number 2 pork producer - an investigative report on environmental, corporate, and legislative issues 1995 - July Guide To The Triangle 1995 - November 4 "Voter's Guide: Election '95": guide to the candidates, races and issues for Triangle elections 1996 - March 31 "Living for the Weekend": special schedule for local events stretching from April to August 1996 - April 7 Small Business Expo '96: special advertising supplement promoting the event sponsored by the N&O and the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, held on April 11 in the Raleigh Civic and Convention Center. 1996 - May 4 "Voter's Guide": a look at NC primaries and Triangle elections for the Durham and Orange school boards - the candidates, races and issues 1996 - July Guide To The Triangle 1996 - July 14 "Made in America: The Atlanta Olympics": preview of the '96 Games, covering the athletes, events and especially the impact of the American venue on viewer enthusiasm 1996 - August 11 "The Town Tobacco Built": special section on Durham's heritage as a major center for the tobacco industry 1996 - September 1 "NFL Preview: Panthers '96": guide to the stadium, players and predictions for the Carolina Panthers' upcoming season 1996 - September 7 "Hurricane Fran": special section on the immediate effects of the storm, evaluating damage, deaths, and injuries on a county-by-county basis 1996 - September 13 "Hurricane Fran: A Week To Remember": report on the damage done and massive repairs made necessary by Hurricane Fran, including personal stories from state residents who were particularly affected 1996 - November 2 "Voter's Guide": a guide to the candidates, the races, and the issues in NC and Triangle elections 1997 - February 5 1997 Wake County School Reassignments special section 1997 - February 26 "Too Little, Too Late": three-part series on early childhood, with particular emphasis on the condition of daycare available to NC children 1997 - March 16 "877: Dean of Them All": commemorates UNC basketball coach Dean Smith's breaking of the NCAA record for all-time wins 1997 - July 6, 7 "Judging the Merger: A Special Report": 2-part report on how Durham's public schools are performing five years after the merger between city and county systems 1997 - July Guide To The Triangle 1997 - August 18 "Driving Forces: Urban Sprawl in the Triangle": 5-part section on the increasing rate of development and expansion in the triangle area 1997 - September 28 "Hurricanes: Ice Storm": special sports section previewing the inaugural season of the hockey team, including profiles of players, schedule information, and a new fan's guide to the fundamentals of the game 1997 - October 4 "Voter's Guide": Guide to the candidates and issues in upcoming triangle elections 1997 - October 10 "End of an Era": Dean Smith special section because of Dean Smith retiring as THE basketball coach at UNC-CH. Relates his 36 years as coach, leaving an indelibe mark there, and other stories related to his success and successor. 1997 - November 1 "Voter's Guide": Guide to statewide and local races, candidates and issues for the November 4 elections. 1997 - November 1 "Health": Section focusing on winter health issues, fitness and medicine. 1997 - November 9 "College Basketball Preview": Special sports section previews the rookies at Duke, NC State & North Carolina,and defines the best college basketball in the Triangle. Included are articles on the "hoop" cultue of the area, the ACC, Bill Guthridge as Dean Smith's successor, and NC State woman players. 1997 - November 13 "The Season" A shoping guide, dining & entertainment guide for 1997. Included a schedule of events and some stories by Feature writers. 1997 - November 19 "Winter Sports" Articles about area sports including basketball, swimming and wrestling. 1997 - "Ski Section" Special section in the Travel section on skiing. In "Southern Slopes" stories and information on skiing in the Southeast by Joe Miller. Other stories and information on skiing elsewhere in the U.S. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE: This file remains a work in progress - please email the address below with additions, suggestions, or corrections. Multiple copies of each of the sections listed above are available in the NRD, in the hanging files to the right of the fax machine. LAST UPDATED: December 11, 1997 jchristi@nando.com