Jim Schlosser's writing will be sorely missed
It was with regret that I recently learned of Jim Schlosser's retirement from the News & Record. To paraphrase the kid who pleaded with Shoeless Joe Jackson, "Say it ain't so, Jim."
Several years ago Jim became the beneficiary of Guilford College's Alumni Excellence Award. I was privileged to have nominated Jim for this honor from our mutual alma mater. I was furthermore privileged to have been invited to introduce Jim the day the honor was awarded to him.
I have frequently referred to Jim Schlosser as North Carolina's most durable, most versatile journalist. He will be sorely missed from the News & Record pages. Not unlike rare wine, Jim Schlosser seems to improve with age.
Best wishes to Kate and Jim as they commence on the next phase of their lives together. We can only hope that Jim Schlosser won't completely retire from writing.
We need his tenacity and keen eye for detail now more than ever.
Howard Coble
Greensboro
The writer is a member of Congress from Greensboro.
Editor's note: After a short hiatus, Jim Schlosser will be back as a regular columnist.
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