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No coincidence: good local newspapers = good place to live

... There’s a basic human longing for a sense of place, some part of the world that’s home, a place where you are a part of something that feeds your soul. Find it, feel it, and … more

SCOTT MCLEOD | 9/1/22

IMPORTANT COURT OF APPEALS CASE STRENGTHENS FAIR REPORT PROTECTIONS

The N.C. Court of Appeals handed down some very good news for journalists this month. The case arose after the arrest of Wesley Walker for an assault. WTVD’s Ed Crump emailed the Wake County … more

Amanda Martin | 8/31/22

The power of being specific

Motivational speaker and author Zig Ziglar used to ask, “Are you a meaningful specific or a wandering generality?” He related his comment to a number of areas: long and short-term goal … more

John Foust Greensboro, NC | 8/22/22

APG announces new publisher

A leadership retirement in the Adams Publishing Group Eastern North Carolina division has allowed for changes that will benefit journalism and news coverage for newspapers all over the eastern end of … more

8/17/22

Tell them why – and sell more

Like some other kids, I learned how to drive before taking the drivers’ education class in high school. My father took me to the school’s football stadium on weekends when the expansive … more

John Foust Greensboro, NC | 7/26/22

Memories of Frank Daniels Jr

My long-time client, mentor and friend Frank Daniels Jr. died on June 30. He was 90 years old. For 20 of the 26 years he served as publisher of The News & Observer, I was privileged to defend the … more

Hugh Stevens | 7/26/22

Webb is now publisher/editor

A regular name in the bylines for 8 years now, Jessica Webb will now take the top leadership role at Smoky Mountain Times in Bryson City. Effective July 4, Webb is now publisher/editor, having … more

7/14/22

Two journalists promoted to new roles on N&O sports and politics teams

Sports and politics are among the coverage areas that have long distinguished The News & Observer. Now the newspaper has promoted two members of its staff to key roles overseeing those topics. … more

7/12/22

Local news editor named for Eastern North Carolina newspapers

The New Bern Sun Journal, The Kinston Free Press and The Daily News in Jacksonville have a new editor. Trevor Dunnell, who has been working as a government watchdog reporter for the Sun … more

7/5/22

Frank Jr: A Man of Great Humor, Vision and Counsel

It’s with a heavy heart that I write this column about my 90-year-old uncle, Frank Arthur Daniels Jr. My mentor, role model, friend and business partner, Frank Jr. died at his home in Raleigh … more

David Woronoff | 7/1/22

Frank Daniels Jr., iconic newspaper publisher and owner, dies at 90

Frank Arthur Daniels, Jr., a leading Raleigh citizen and one of the nation’s signature newspaper publishers who built The News & Observer of Raleigh into a Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper … more

John Nagy/The (Southern Pines) Pilot | 7/1/22

A key question: What’s next?

Gregory talked to me about a lesson he learned in his early days of selling advertising. “In one of my first presentations, the prospect rejected my ideas for a new campaign. Back at the … more

John Foust Greensboro, NC | 6/25/22

The Spirit of ’76: Protecting us against the Putin Playbook

As we gather to celebrate Independence Day, it’s a good time to reflect on how our most fundamental freedoms have served this nation well. It’s an even better time to think about what … more

Ken Paulson | 6/24/22

Mount Olive Tribune announces closure

The Mount Olive Tribune office is closed this week due to the assistant editor taking a much needed vacation. We will resume operations June 27 at 9 am. Our final day of business is June 29. That … more

6/23/22

NC Press Association and NC Press Services Annual meeting notice

NOTICE Pursuant to Article II, Section 2, the North Carolina Press Services will hold an Annual Meeting on August 25, 2022 at 3:30 pm to elect the Board of Directors and Officers for … more

6/22/22

Dylan Phillips is the new editor of The Brunswick Beacon

As I’m sure you are all aware, the Beacon has undergone some major changes in recent months. One of those changes was the departure of long-time editor Laura Lewis. As of May 31, I took over … more

Dylan Phillips | 6/14/22

What’s happened to nuts and bolts of public safety reporting?

Crime and public safety are garnering more headlines across the country. Law enforcement and racial disparities in the criminal justice system are under increasing scrutiny. Newspapers play a key … more

Jim Pumarlo | 6/14/22

From the editor: Opinion content changes designed to encourage constructive conversation

Starting today, the StarNews is changing how it approaches opinion and editorial content. We will no longer publish a daily Viewpoints page with syndicated content. Instead, we’ll publish a … more

Sherry Jones Wilmington StarNews | 6/6/22

The Pilot’s extraordinary coverage of the 2022 U.S. Women’s Open

Fore please! As the elite players of women’s golf descend on Southern Pines there is great work being done by The Pilot to cover the action. Publisher David Woronoff highlights the work that … more

6/1/22

Two advertising goals: Attention and Retention

As mentioned in previous articles, there are two types of advertising: image and response. Image advertising – sometimes known as institutional advertising – is designed to give people a … more

John Foust Greensboro, NC | 5/25/22