NORTH CAROLINA PRESS FOUNDATION
The NC Newspaper in Education Foundation and the First Amendment Foundation merged in 1995 to form the NC Press Foundation (NCPF). NCPF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to defend citizens' right to know, promote civic participation through literacy programs and other educational initiatives and provide small loans/grants to assist in legal representation for the state's journalists.
The board has identified the following priorities:
• Newspapers in Education
• First Amendment advocacy
• Literacy
• Litigation services
• Media Law Handbook
• Scholarships for the high school journalist of the year
• Newspaper history project
Bylaws of North Carolina Press Foundation
NCPF Officers and Board Members
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Currently serving as directors: |
Jon Witherspoon, President Winston-Salem, NC 27104 |
Ruth Birge (2013) Times-News, Hendersonville
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Kevin Schwartz, Vice President
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Richard Cole (2013) UNC School of Journalism and |
Hugh Stevens, Secretary 127 W. Hargett St., Suite 600 Raleigh, NC 27602
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Dave Jones (2013) The News & Observer and The Wilson Times
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Fannie Flono, Treasurer The Charlotte Observer |
Paul Parsons (2013)
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Charles Broadwell, Immedite Past President Publisher The Fayetteville Observer |
Tim Dearman (2014) Stateville Record & Landmark
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Betty Debnam (2014)
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Monica Hill, Ex Officio Director, NC Scholastic Media Association UNC-Chapel Hill, School of Journalism and Mass Communication |
Jennie Lambert (2014) Retired The Gaston Gazette
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Deuce Niven (2014) General Manager/Editor Tabor-Loris Tribune
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Rip Woodin (2014) Publisher Rocky Mount Telegram
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