One of Doug Marlette's controversial cartoons. He received death threats for this image.

One of Doug Marlette's controversial cartoons. He received death threats for this image.

Two years ago today, a great North Carolinian newsman was killed in a tragic car accident. Doug Marlette was born in Greensboro and spent many years in Hillsoborough. He worked for the Charlotte Observer. His cartoons made it into: Newsweek, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Time. He also won the Pulitzer Prize.

Thanks for the ‘toons!

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