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The ''[[Daily Progress]]'' (often referred to as "the Progress") is the area's only daily newspaper. It is owned by Richmond-based media conglomerate [[Media General]]. | The ''[[Daily Progress]]'' (often referred to as "the Progress") is the area's only daily newspaper. It is owned by Richmond-based media conglomerate [[Media General]], but is under contract to be sold to a unit of Berkshire Hathaway {{as of|2012|6|25|alt=on June 25 2012.}} | ||
==History== | |||
===Origins=== | |||
The first issue of the newspaper was published on September 14, 1892 by [[James Hubert Lindsay]] & Frank Lindsay. The brothers printed 200 copies on a used Campbell flatbed press at 112 Fourth Street, NE. James Lindsay was the newspaper's founder and publisher.<ref>{{cite-progress|title=Yesteryears: James H. Lindsay|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/lifestyles/cdp-lifestyles/2012/jan/29/yesteryears-james-h-lindsay-ar-1644940/|author=David A. Naurer|pageno=|printdate=29 Jan 2012|publishdate=|accessdate=29 Jan 2012|cturl=}}</ref> | The first issue of the newspaper was published on September 14, 1892 by [[James Hubert Lindsay]] & Frank Lindsay. The brothers printed 200 copies on a used Campbell flatbed press at 112 Fourth Street, NE. James Lindsay was the newspaper's founder and publisher.<ref>{{cite-progress|title=Yesteryears: James H. Lindsay|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/lifestyles/cdp-lifestyles/2012/jan/29/yesteryears-james-h-lindsay-ar-1644940/|author=David A. Naurer|pageno=|printdate=29 Jan 2012|publishdate=|accessdate=29 Jan 2012|cturl=}}</ref> | ||
==Partnership with Charlottesville Tomorrow== | Around the 1930s, the Progress offered two newspapers, one catering toward white readers and the other aimed at blacks<ref>{{cite-cville|title=Reflecting the Past: New African-American newspaper dusts off a 70-year mission|url=http://www.c-ville.com/Article/Archives/Fishbowl/?z_Issue_ID=1892710061837956|author=|pageno=|printno=15.37|printdate=September 16, 2003|publishdate=|accessdate=December 2, 2011}}</ref>. It is unclear when this practice ended. | ||
===Sale to Media General=== | |||
===Partnership with Charlottesville Tomorrow=== | |||
In August 2009 the ''Daily Progress'' began publishing stories written by [[Charlottesville Tomorrow]], contributed at no cost.<ref name=hookctprogress>[http://www.readthehook.com/blog/index.php/2009/08/30/partners-progress-hooks-up-with-growth-watchers/ Partners: Progress hooks up with growth-watchers], Lisa Provence, [[The Hook]], August 30 2009</ref>. | In August 2009 the ''Daily Progress'' began publishing stories written by [[Charlottesville Tomorrow]], contributed at no cost.<ref name=hookctprogress>[http://www.readthehook.com/blog/index.php/2009/08/30/partners-progress-hooks-up-with-growth-watchers/ Partners: Progress hooks up with growth-watchers], Lisa Provence, [[The Hook]], August 30 2009</ref>. | ||
== | ===Sale to Berkshire Hathaway=== | ||
On May 17, 2012 Media General, Inc. announced signed agreements with Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., whereby a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, BH Media Group, will purchase newspapers owned by Media General, including the Progress.<ref name=megprsale>{{cite web|url=http://www.mediageneral.com/press/2012/may17_12.html|title=Media General Announces Agreements with Berkshire Hathaway for Purchase of Newspapers and New Financing|work=Press release|publisher=Media General|publishdate=May 17, 2012}}</ref><ref name=cvillesale>{{cite-cville|url=http://www.c-ville.com/Blog/This_Just_In/Berkshire_Hathaway_will_purchase_Media_General_newspapers_including_Daily_Progress/?act=post|title=Berkshire Hathaway will purchase Media General newspapers, including Daily Progress|author=staff report|publishdate=May 17, 2012}}</ref> | |||
==Personnel== | |||
===Albemarle County Reporters=== | ===Albemarle County Reporters=== | ||
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===Other Reporters=== | ===Other Reporters=== | ||
*Samantha Koon (October 2011<ref>{{cite-progress|title=Albemarle looking at million dollar shortfall|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/oct/03/albemarle-looking-million-dollar-shortfall-ar-1356146/|author=Samantha Koon|pageno=|printdate=4 October 2011|publishdate=4 October 2011|accessdate=4 October 2011|cturl=}}</ref>-Present) | *Samantha Koon (October 2011<ref>{{cite-progress|title=Albemarle looking at million dollar shortfall|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/oct/03/albemarle-looking-million-dollar-shortfall-ar-1356146/|author=Samantha Koon|pageno=|printdate=4 October 2011|publishdate=4 October 2011|accessdate=4 October 2011|cturl=}}</ref>-Present) | ||
=== | ===Former reporters=== | ||
* Brian McNeil, Politics/Business Reporter | * Brian McNeil, Politics/Business Reporter | ||
* Julie Stavitski (Covered education around 2005) | * Julie Stavitski (Covered education around 2005) | ||
==Management== | ===Management=== | ||
*Lawrence McConnell, Publisher | *Lawrence McConnell, Publisher | ||
*Anita Shelburne, Editorial Page Editor | *Anita Shelburne, Editorial Page Editor | ||
===Former managers=== | |||
====Former managers==== | |||
*McGregor McCance, Managing Editor ( - May 4 2012)<ref name= McCance>{{cite-progress|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2012/may/03/progress-editor-departing-uva-post-ar-1889376/|title=Progress editor departing for UVa post|author=Staff reports|publishdate=May 3 2012}}</ref> | *McGregor McCance, Managing Editor ( - May 4 2012)<ref name= McCance>{{cite-progress|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2012/may/03/progress-editor-departing-uva-post-ar-1889376/|title=Progress editor departing for UVa post|author=Staff reports|publishdate=May 3 2012}}</ref> | ||
*Lou Hatter{{fact | *Lou Hatter{{fact}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[http://www.dailyprogress.com/ Daily Progress website] | *[http://www.dailyprogress.com/ Daily Progress website] |
Revision as of 12:10, 17 May 2012
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The Daily Progress (often referred to as "the Progress") is the area's only daily newspaper. It is owned by Richmond-based media conglomerate Media General, but is under contract to be sold to a unit of Berkshire Hathaway on June 25 2012.
History
Origins
The first issue of the newspaper was published on September 14, 1892 by James Hubert Lindsay & Frank Lindsay. The brothers printed 200 copies on a used Campbell flatbed press at 112 Fourth Street, NE. James Lindsay was the newspaper's founder and publisher.[1]
Around the 1930s, the Progress offered two newspapers, one catering toward white readers and the other aimed at blacks[2]. It is unclear when this practice ended.
Sale to Media General
Partnership with Charlottesville Tomorrow
In August 2009 the Daily Progress began publishing stories written by Charlottesville Tomorrow, contributed at no cost.[3].
Sale to Berkshire Hathaway
On May 17, 2012 Media General, Inc. announced signed agreements with Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., whereby a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, BH Media Group, will purchase newspapers owned by Media General, including the Progress.[4][5]
Personnel
Albemarle County Reporters
- Aaron Richardson (June 2011[6]-Present)
- Brandon Shulleeta (July 2008-May 2011)
- Jeremy Borden (September 2006-June 2008)
- Jessica Kitchin (2005-August 2006)[7]
City of Charlottesville Reporters
- Graham Moomaw (February 2011[8]-present)
- Rachana Dixit (July 2008-December 2010)
- Seth Rosen (February 2007-June 2008)
Other Reporters
- Samantha Koon (October 2011[9]-Present)
Former reporters
- Brian McNeil, Politics/Business Reporter
- Julie Stavitski (Covered education around 2005)
Management
- Lawrence McConnell, Publisher
- Anita Shelburne, Editorial Page Editor
Former managers
- McGregor McCance, Managing Editor ( - May 4 2012)[10]
- Lou Hatter[citation needed]
References
- ↑ Web. Yesteryears: James H. Lindsay, David A. Naurer, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, retrieved 29 Jan 2012.
- ↑ Web. Reflecting the Past: New African-American newspaper dusts off a 70-year mission, C-VILLE Weekly, Portico Publications, retrieved December 2, 2011. Print. September 16, 2003 , 15.37, .
- ↑ Partners: Progress hooks up with growth-watchers, Lisa Provence, The Hook, August 30 2009
- ↑ Web. Media General Announces Agreements with Berkshire Hathaway for Purchase of Newspapers and New Financing, Press release, Media General, May 17, 2012
- ↑ Web. Berkshire Hathaway will purchase Media General newspapers, including Daily Progress, staff report, C-VILLE Weekly, Portico Publications, May 17, 2012
- ↑ Web. Community rallies around closing Batesville Store, Aaron Richardson, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, 13 June 2011, retrieved 13 June 2011.
- ↑ Web. Special thanks to Jessica Kitchin, Daily Progress, Brian Wheeler, Charlottesville Tomorrow News Center, Charlottesville Tomorrow, 4 Aug. 2006, retrieved 23 Feb. 2011.
- ↑ Web. City's Edwards won't run for re-election, Graham Moomaw, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, 21 Feb. 2011, retrieved 23 Feb. 2011.
- ↑ Web. Albemarle looking at million dollar shortfall, Samantha Koon, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, 4 October 2011, retrieved 4 October 2011.
- ↑ Web. Progress editor departing for UVa post, Staff reports, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, May 3 2012
External Links
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