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Esposito named president of Adams Publishing - TN/NC

Carl E. Esposito has been named president of Adams Publishing Group – Tennessee/North Carolina (formerly Jones Media), adding to his responsibilities as publisher of The Daily Times in … more

1/18/17

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press updates its one-stop shop for public records law, reporter’s privilege

RCFP published its recent Open Government Guide in January, which includes state-by-state information about how journalists can report on government agencies and proceedings that are open to the … more

Alexa Capeloto | 2/25/19

Propaganda, fake videos of Ukraine invasion bombard users

The messages, videos and photos flying across Twitter, Facebook and Telegram far outnumber the airstrikes raining down on Ukraine. They claim to show Russian fighter jets being shot down or … more

AMANDA SEITZ AND DAVID KLEPPER | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS | 2/25/22

With $3m in grants and advice, Facebook finds favor from local newspapers

Facebook has had its fair share of criticism lately, but local news publishers are doing just the opposite: They are praising the social media giant for its efforts to help local newspapers gain … more

Lucia Moses | 7/17/18

Can newspapers survive another significant economic downturn?

In U.S. history, there has only been one time where the country went without a recession in eight years. Otherwise, recessions have hit about once every decade. What does this mean for the news … more

Matt DeRienzo | 2/22/19

FIRST FOR A REASON: task forces and committees

We all know that North Carolina law requires public bodies to follow the open meetings law, which essentially means three things: publishing notice, allowing public access and keeping minutes. … more

Beth Soja, Amanda Martin | 2/28/22

FIRST FOR A REASON Info & Ideas About the First Amendment & Media Law

TAKE THAT DOWN! Have you gotten a call or letter or email from a lawyer saying his client’s record has been expunged, and so the story you posted last year no longer is accurate? … more

Amanda Martin | 7/18/17

FIRST FOR A REASON Info & Ideas About the First Amendment & Media Law

FINDING COMMON GROUND Some of you remember Governor Cooper before he was governor - even before he was attorney general - back when he was Senator Cooper. In 1995, then Sen. Cooper … more

7/17/18

Adams Publishing Group hires new leader for newspaper group

Robin L. Quillon will begin his position as president of Adams Publishing Group of Eastern North Carolina on April 1. He will be the publisher of The Daily Reflector in Greenville. Before Adams … more

2/21/19

AP announces sweeping climate journalism initiative

The Associated Press announced today it will significantly expand its climate coverage, creating a standalone desk that will enhance the global understanding of climate change and its impact across … more

Staff | Associated Press | 2/28/22

FIRST for a Reason: The Courts Giveth; The Courts Taketh Away

North Carolina’s appellate courts have been relatively active in the open government and libel space in recent months. The open government outcomes have been favorable, but in an odd move … more

Amanda Martin | 9/29/23

Bulletin announces new manager

Jeff Allison named Operations Manager of Tryon Newsmedia TRYON—Long time production manager Jeff Allison was recently named operations manager of Tryon Newsmedia LLC, which publishes the … more

3/2/22

6 Digital Media Buying Trends

With digital advertising on track to comprise the lion’s share of advertising dollars, programmatic advertising will continue to gain prominence in the digital media-buying space. Here are six … more

Rusty Coates, MediaPost News | 1/19/17

Ernie Pitt, former publisher of the Winston-Salem Chronicle, to be inducted into the N.C. Media & Journalism Hall of Fame

Ernie Pitt, the founder and a former publisher of the award-winning Winston-Salem Chronicle, will be inducted April 8 into the N.C. Media & Journalism Hall of Fame. Pitt will join … more

John Hinton | 3/3/22

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The Times-News, Burlington, has announced plans to move its press operations to Fayetteville as parent company GateHouse Media consolidates printing for its North Carolina newspapers. Beginning … more

1/20/17

Media Summit at Appalachian State University - August 1, 2017

The High Country PIO Network is sponsoring a Media Summit on August 1. To strengthen relationships with local and regional media outlets, the Network has opened registration to the event to members … more

7/25/17

WHY IS NC STUCK AT THE BOTTOM OF “RIGHT TO KNOW” STATES?

For decades North Carolina has ranked near the bottom of all states in the country when it comes to the public’s right to know what went wrong when a government employee is transferred, demoted … more

Sandy Hurley & Bill Moss | 3/7/22

Carolina Public Press appoints Andrade as new executive director

Carolina Public Press, a leading and trusted source of news dedicated to in-depth and investigative journalism in North Carolina, is thrilled to announce the appointment of its new executive … more

10/3/23

Headlines Network launches

Nine major newspaper publishers including McClatchy, Gatehouse and BH Media Group -- have bought into Chicago-based content aggregator Aggrego. Under Aggrego, they have formed Headlines Network, a … more

Ken Doctor | 1/23/17

FIRST FOR A REASON Info & Ideas About the First Amendment & Media Law

CAN WE TALK? Getting Information from Sources Who May Be Breaking the Law If asked whether a reporter faces liability for asking a source to provide information that legally is secret, … more

Amanda Martin | 7/25/17