Red, blue and purple: A year in N.C. politics
North Carolina saw presidential visits, big name politicians, civil disobedience and the most expensive senate race in American history while the nation looked to the purple state for answers in a mid-term election that changed the nation’s balance of power.
First Place News Picture Story: North Carolina Press Photographer Association’s Pictures of the Year Contest.
Honorable Mention News Picture Story: Southern Short Course’s pictures of the year contest.