Why NewsBeat?

Because existing media outlets covering Brevard and Transylvania County don’t demand documents, don’t ask tough questions, don’t explore political connections, don’t provide clear explanations of public policy. I won’t post club notes, won’t write about sports or, in most cases, even crime. And I won’t publish opinions, except in the comments of our readers. I will dig into issues that impact the local quality of life, economy and environment. Another reason to subscribe: it’s free, at least until I prove I can regularly produce stories that you can’t find anywhere else.

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Bio

Dan DeWitt. Longtime reporter and local columnist, Tampa Bay Times, formerly the St. Petersburg Times. Education: Kenyon College, University of Michigan. Married, adult children. Resident, Brevard, NC.

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Former reporter and local columnist, Tampa Bay Times. Education: Kenyon College, University of Michigan. Married, adult children. Resident, Brevard, NC.