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Consolidation of BH Media Group newspaper printing begins at Journal plant

The consolidation of newspaper printing by BH Media Group’s North Carolina affiliates has begun at a $10 million expansion of the Winston-Salem Journal’s production plant. The Fifth … more

9/25/17

Cindy Loman named editor of News & Record

Veteran journalist Cindy Loman has been named editor of the News & Record. Loman is currently the features editor and editor of 1808: Greensboro’s Magazine. Alton Brown, News & Record … more

1/2/19

Postal Service Announces New Rates

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) on October 9 filed notice for new postal rates for market-dominant products, which includes Marketing Mail and Periodicals. If approved by the Postal Regulatory … more

10/18/19

Enhance Local Government Transparency Act (N.C. Senate Bill 473) - important changes to conflict-of-interest laws for public officials.

In January of this year, the Enhance Local Government Transparency Act (N.C. Senate Bill 473) made some important changes to our conflict-of-interest laws for public officials. Most notably, the bill … more

Amanda Martin, Beth Soja | 4/28/22

Taylor returns as CPP editor in chief

Frank Taylor returned to Carolina Public Press this week to oversee its news operations as editor in chief. Taylor, who previously was CPP managing editor from 2015 to 2022, served … more

12/15/23

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Johnny Whitfield is the new editor of the Roxboro Courier-Times, replacing Tim Chandler who has been with the paper for nearly 30 years, the last 10 as editor.Whitfield has a long career, having … more

2/14/17

National Newspaper Week 2017

This year we mark the 77th anniversary of National Newspaper Week (NNW), October 1-7. The annual observance celebrates and emphasizes the impact of newspapers to communities large and small all … more

9/25/17

Salisbury Post Reduces Print Schedule Amid Newsprint Tariffs

SALISBURY, N.C. (AP) — Amid rising costs associated with new tariffs, a North Carolina community newspaper has announced a reduction in its print schedule. The Salisbury Post will print five … more

AP | 8/6/18

Mark Rogers named editor of The Sanford Herald

A newspaper editor with more than three decades of experience has been named editor of The Sanford Herald. Mark Rogers, 57, of Archdale, began his duties Monday. “I’m excited to … more

2/10/21

How the Alliance for Audited Media is supporting publishers in times of change

From the impact of coronavirus to monetizing and growing digital to the challenges of digital ad fraud, news media publishers are constantly innovating to stay ahead of ever-changing … more

Kevin Rehberg | Alliance For Audited Media | 4/29/22

Brechner Freedom of Information Project to Lead National Sunshine Week

The Joseph L. Brechner Freedom of Information Project at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications will educate Americans about the right to public … more

12/15/23

Henninger: Why your text type matters

In recent columns, I’ve listed text typefaces to toss and text typefaces I recommend. Does it matter? Is the right text typeface—used in the right way— really that important? Yes. It. … more

Ed Henninger | 2/14/17

Traffic jam: SEO is driving clicks to these nonprofit newsrooms

Search Engine Optimization, or SEO, can grow your online audience, but it's hard to know what the best practices are for how to use it. It isn't a popular technique in the nonprofit news sector, but … more

Emily Roseman | 12/21/18

A Hussman history: how an Arkansas newspaper war led to a landmark UNC donation

Walter Hussman Jr. and his family donated $25 million last month to what is now known as the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media, the largest endowed gift the school has ever received.As … more

10/25/19

5 things we learned in the first year of the LMA Covering Climate Collaborative

It’s been one year since Local Media Association launched the Covering Climate Collaborative on Earth Day 2021. With the effects of climate change touching people’s lives ever more … more

Frank Mungeam | 4/29/22

StarNews publishes 55,000 editions and still going strong

Today’s StarNews team may be more tech-savvy than those using Linotype, photo darkrooms and Exacto-blade backshops. The StarNews, North Carolina’s oldest daily newspaper in continuous … more

Pam Sander StarNews Staff | 9/26/17

Salisbury Post reduces print schedule amid newspaper tariffs

Due to rising costs resulting from newsprint tariffs, the Salisbury Post, will no longer be printing editions on Saturdays and Mondays. Tariffs have increased operations at the Post by 30 percent, … more

Associated Press | 8/7/18

How journalists are using DocumentCloud to support facts in their stories

Journalists have learned one way to restore trust in the media is to increase transparency in their work and letting the public know how they got the story. DocumentCloud, a new platform, is looking … more

Gina Masullo Chen | 12/21/18

Legendary Journalist Gwen Ifill To Be Honored With A Forever Stamp

“Among the first African Americans to hold prominent positions in both broadcast and print journalism, Ifill was a trailblazer in the profession,” the Postal Service said in a … more

10/25/19

An Invitation from North Carolina’s Coast

The holidays are a special time for families in North Carolina to gather and look ahead to the New Year with anticipation and enthusiasm. It’s also a time when we reflect on the past year including … more

Wit Tuttell | 12/18/18