Lisa Vernon Sparks of The Charlotte Observer interviewed Gordon Rago, its growth and development reporter, about his job.
Here is an excerpt:
What excites you about this field?
I enjoy meeting new people, learning about new communities and tackling complex issues.
What is the most interesting aspect of your beat/job?
That beat can mean a lot of things and I enjoy that I can mix up my coverage from writing about the moving of an historic home in Cornelius to a new tower going up in South End.
Words of wisdom you’ve received?
Be fluid and flexible. Put in the work. Find the universal in the particular.
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