Lexi Solomon

Duke announced today that nearly 600 employees took voluntary buyouts under a program initiated amid threats to the university’s funding by the Trump administration. Now, the university will make involuntary layoffs in August: newsobserver.com/news/local/edu…

The @newsobserver is exploring launching new free email newsletters dedicated to each of the three ACC teams in the Triangle — Duke, NC State and UNC. Interested in signing up? Let us know here⤵️: clicks.mcclatchydc.com/f/a/J-Y6LKwpi0…~.

ai ruining the news industry part 357

Hey while we're at it let's discuss ethics in crime/breaking news reporting and things like naming survivors of domestic violence without their permission, releasing victims' names before law enforcement confirms families have been notified ... are we ready for that convo too

A pattern is a pattern, but thanks for fixing your mistake.

Let’s be clear @WRAL: UNC did not “announce” the settlement with Yan’s family. @VirginiaBridges worked for months to get the documents showing the settlement existed. Then UNC acknowledged the agreement today after we contacted them about it.

This is gross and not the first time I have seen them do this. Y'all have some serious talent over there so I know you can do better. We always acknowledge your hard work; let's play fair.

Different newsrooms, different standards. N&O gets it right with its crediting policies. WRAL does what WRAL does best: present others' work as though it were wholly its original reporting. Kudos to @axios for the scoop, shame on newsrooms that replicate without credit. #ncpol

Excellent work from @lisasorg giving some insight into the recent flooding in Hillsborough. insideclimatenews.org/news/16072025/…

Had the honor of appearing on @wunc today with @dawnbvaughan, @RaleighReporter and @garydrobertson. Thanks for having me Jeff!

A reminder to everyone covering the damage wrought by Chantal to take care of yourselves. Don't forget to take time to breathe. Stay hydrated, make sure you're eating enough, and give yourself permission to rest. Proud of your work.

This is a horrible law for anyone who covers crime in NC. If you're a crime reporter, you should be as mad about it as I am right now. My dad led the Daily Press in legal battles on similar laws during his publisher days in VA, & I wish we'd done that here. A shame.

Raleigh police officer who resigned was accused of using a knife at a steakhouse to threaten a man who has autism, epilepsy and a learning disability. Story by @SolomonLexiB. newsobserver.com/news/local/cri…

2025 APSE Student Contest: Shelby Swanson, Wynton Jackson share first-place honors ⁦@shelbymswanson⁩ ⁦@WyntonJackson⁩ apsportseditors.com/2025-apse-stud…

No one can say that our team doesn’t mobilize quickly to get information out in a speedy, ethical and thoughtful way when tragedies like this occur. We did it with Helene and we are doing it again now with Chantal. Proud of my colleagues. We’re here for you, Central NC.

Stoked to say I placed first alongside my fellow @SJI_Update alum @WyntonJackson in the @APSE_sportmedia 2025 student contest. I'm so grateful to @newsobserver for allowing me to work with them during my senior year at UNC and pitch unique, human-driven narratives. Much love 💗

State of emergency declared in Orange County after Chantal brings flash floods. The National Weather Service estimated 4 to 8 inches of rain had fallen in Orange County as of 10:32 p.m. (Via @SolomonLexiB) newsobserver.com/news/local/art… #ncpol

Ask me how hedge funds are destroying local journalism.

I have Thoughts on the destruction of the paper my dad worked so hard to build up for so long but all I'll say is support local journalism and don't let decisions like these go unchecked

pls pls pls god pls