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Digital First Media makes bid for Gannett

Digital First Media made an official proposal for the acquisition of Gannett Co., owner of USA TODAY and more than 100 local papers. Digital First Media, which is owned by Alden Global Capital, … more

Mike Snider | 1/15/19

Philip Meyer, data journalism pioneer and educator, dies at 93

Journalist Philip Meyer, who developed ground-breaking computer-assisted reporting methods during his Nieman Fellowship at Harvard University, died from complications of Parkinson’s … more

NIEMAN NEWS | 11/14/23

Heightening the CMS race: WordPress.com and News Revenue Hub devise a toolkit for local newsrooms

Many publishers use WordPress for their content management system, but researchers are looking at its sustainability. Now, WordPress is launching Newspack, a toolkit that aims to improve publication … more

Christine Schmidt | 1/14/19

Triad Business Journal names managing editor

Daniel Finnegan, a veteran journalist with 35 years of experience at newspapers in Greensboro and Richmond, Virginia, has been named managing editor of Triad Business Journal. Finnegan, 57, has … more

10/1/19

DOL ruling allows for reporters, photographers to be treated as salaried employees

The United States Department of Labor published four opinion letters in response to requests for an opinion regarding an interpretation of various aspects of federal wage and hour laws. One of those … more

1/28/21

Katie Peralta Soloff named Axios Charlotte editor, plus 4 more staff updates

We’re happy to announce a bunch of good news about our Axios Charlotte staff. Let’s get right to it. 1. Katie Peralta Soloff is the new editor of Axios Charlotte. Why … more

Michael Graff | 3/28/22

FIRST FOR A REASON: Special service charge for records? Not so fast.

We all know that public records are the property of the people and that, generally speaking, public agencies can only charge you the costs of actual duplication – the cost of the paper, the ink … more

Beth Soja, Amanda Martin | 3/31/22

2019 NCPA Convention Agenda

The members of NCPA will convene in Raleigh March 20-22 at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley. (Site of the 2018 convention which held record crowds.) NCPA continues a tradition of offering free … more

1/11/19

Sharpe is presented Order of Long Leaf Pine

Lee Sharpe, longtime owner and publisher of The Taylorsville Times , received two honors at the Monday, April 4, 2022, meeting of the Alexander County Board of Commissioners. Sharpe was first … more

4/7/22

Do this, not that: 8 tips for covering the 2020 presidential race

The media has been criticized for its 2016 election coverage and still faces backlash for its political coverage today. However, CJR has some strategies for how to cover the quickly approaching 2020 … more

Kyle Pope | 1/10/19

In a career that started and ended at UNC, he molded generations of young journalists

Mike Yopp spent most of his life molding generations of journalists. But his legacy as a mentor and leader began when he was just a young journalist himself. Yopp died from a stroke Thursday at … more

LUCILLE SHERMAN | 2/3/21

NC Media & Journalism Hall of Fame induction - Ernie Pitt

Ernie Pitt is a native of Greensboro, NC where he graduated Dudley High School. His undergraduate studies began at North Carolina Agriculture and Technology University as an … more

Ernest H. Pitt Founder and Publisher of The Winston-Salem Chronicle | 4/7/22

Daily Journal names Donna Rogers new editor-in-chief

ROCKINGHAM — Donna Rogers, an award-winning journalist whose 38-year career has included stops in five states, has been named the editor of the Richmond Daily Journal. Rogers has already … more

1/9/19

DTH settles lawsuit over alleged Open Meetings Law violations in BOG Silent Sam meetings

DTH Media Corp., parent company of The Daily Tar Heel, settled its lawsuit against the UNC System over allegations of violating state Open Meetings Law on Monday. As part of … more

Anna Pogarcic | 2/3/21

NC Media & Journalism Hall of Fame induction - John Drescher

The NC Media & Journalism Hall of Fame recognizes diverse individuals with ties to the state who have had a significant impact on the professions and the communities they serve. The honor is … more

4/7/22

Ponder named Wake Weekly, Butner-Creedmoor News editor

Reggie Ponder has been named editor of The Wake Weekly and The Butner-Creedmoor News. Ponder, 60, began his work at the newspapers on Nov. 13. He has worked at community newspapers in … more

11/21/23

Commerce's final countervailing, antidumping decision

The U.S. Department of Commerce made its final decision in regard to newsprint tariffs. The tariffs will remain, but will be slightly reduced. President of the News Media Alliance made a statement in … more

Paul Boyle | 8/3/18

Monetize your journalism by not trying to monetize all of your journalism

Executive Director of Lion Publishers Matt DeRienzo has a strategy for newspapers that want to turn subscriptions and paid memberships into a main revenue source. His advice is to stop trying to … more

Matt DeRienzo | 1/7/19

Newsome to step down at Carolina Public Press

After more than a decade of work to found and further the mission and values of Carolina Public Press, Angie Newsome has announced that she will step down from her role as executive … more

4/7/22

Support Local Journalism: Donate to the North Carolina Press Foundation on Giving Tuesday

On Giving Tuesday, we invite you to join us in making a meaningful impact on the future of local journalism in North Carolina. The North Carolina Press Foundation (NCPF) is reaching out to our … more

Phil Lucey | 11/28/23