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The '''''Daily Progress''''' (often referred to as "the Progress") is the area's only daily newspaper. It is owned | The '''''Daily Progress''''' (often referred to as "the Progress") is the area's only daily newspaper. It is owned as a unit of Berkshire Hathaway. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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. Maurer|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. | |||
The paper had a radio station with the call sign [[WKBG]] that broadcast its first program on [[May 29]], [[1927]]. <ref>{{cite-progress-lindsay|title=Charlottesville Hits Air With A Bang; Thousands Hear|url=http://search.lib.virginia.edu/catalog/uva-lib:2603148/view#openLayer/uva-lib:2603149/4386.5/794.5/3/1/0|author=Staff Reports|pageno=|publishdate=May 30, 1927|printdate=May 30, 1927|accessdate=May 30, 2016 from University of Virginia Library}}</ref> | |||
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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. | 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. | ||
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In October 2, 1975, the paper helped break a strike by ''The Washington Post'' pressmen by printing 100,000 copies. <ref>{{cite-progress-worrell|title=The Seventies: Central Virginia Ends Decade of Joy and Tragedy|url=|author=Doug Kamholz|pageno=A6|printdate=January 1, 1980|publishdate=January 1, 1980|accessdate=June 27, 2015}}</ref> | In October 2, 1975, the paper helped break a strike by ''The Washington Post'' pressmen by printing 100,000 copies. <ref>{{cite-progress-worrell|title=The Seventies: Central Virginia Ends Decade of Joy and Tragedy|url=|author=Doug Kamholz|pageno=A6|printdate=January 1, 1980|publishdate=January 1, 1980|accessdate=June 27, 2015}}</ref> | ||
==Sale to Media General== | |||
In 1995, then owner [[Thomas A. Worrell Jr.]] sold the Progress as the flagship of a 29-paper chain to Media General for $230 million.<ref name=hookweschler>{{cite-hook|url=http://www.readthehook.com/103958/warrens-way-berkshire-hathaway-buys-daily-progress|title=Weschler's world: Berkshire Hathaway buys 'Daily Progress'|author=Lisa Provence | In 1995, then owner [[Thomas A. Worrell Jr.]] sold the Progress as the flagship of a 29-paper chain to Media General for $230 million.<ref name=hookweschler>{{cite-hook|url=http://www.readthehook.com/103958/warrens-way-berkshire-hathaway-buys-daily-progress|title=Weschler's world: Berkshire Hathaway buys 'Daily Progress'|author=Lisa Provence | ||
|publishdate=May 17 2012}}</ref> | |publishdate=May 17 2012}}</ref> | ||
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===Albemarle County Reporters=== | ===Albemarle County Reporters=== | ||
*Michael C. Bragg (2016) | |||
*Reynolds Hutchins | *Reynolds Hutchins | ||
*Aaron Richardson (June 2011<ref>{{cite-progress|title=Community rallies around closing Batesville Store|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/jun/13/community-rallies-around-closing-batesville-store-ar-1106307/|author=Aaron Richardson|pageno=|printdate=14 June 2011|publishdate=13 June 2011|accessdate=13 June 2011|cturl=}}</ref>-March 2013) - Now city reporter | *Aaron Richardson (June 2011<ref>{{cite-progress|title=Community rallies around closing Batesville Store|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/jun/13/community-rallies-around-closing-batesville-store-ar-1106307/|author=Aaron Richardson|pageno=|printdate=14 June 2011|publishdate=13 June 2011|accessdate=13 June 2011|cturl=}}</ref>-March 2013) - Now city reporter | ||
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===City of Charlottesville Reporters=== | ===City of Charlottesville Reporters=== | ||
*[[Chris Suarez]] | |||
*Aaron Richardson (March 2013-Present) - Previously County reporter | *Aaron Richardson (March 2013-Present) - Previously County reporter | ||
* [[Graham Moomaw]] (February 2011<ref>{{cite-progress|title=City's Edwards won't run for re-election|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/feb/21/citys-edwards-wont-run-re-election-ar-857965/|author=Graham Moomaw|publishdate=21 Feb. 2011|accessdate=23 Feb. 2011}}</ref>-January 2013) | * [[Graham Moomaw]] (February 2011<ref>{{cite-progress|title=City's Edwards won't run for re-election|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/feb/21/citys-edwards-wont-run-re-election-ar-857965/|author=Graham Moomaw|publishdate=21 Feb. 2011|accessdate=23 Feb. 2011}}</ref>-January 2013) | ||
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====Former managers==== | ====Former managers==== | ||
*Lawrence McConnell, Former Publisher | *Lawrence McConnell, Former Publisher | ||
*Lee Wolverton, Managing Editor | *Lee Wolverton, Managing Editor | ||
*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> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== |
Revision as of 16:31, 30 May 2016
The Daily Progress (often referred to as "the Progress") is the area's only daily newspaper. It is owned as a unit of Berkshire Hathaway.
History
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]
The paper had a radio station with the call sign WKBG that broadcast its first program on May 29, 1927. [2]
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Around the 1930s, the Progress offered two newspapers, one catering toward white readers and the other aimed at blacks.[3] It is unclear when this practice ended.
In 1960, the management and department heads began visiting newspaper plants in order to plan for the paper's long-term future. [4]
In October 2, 1975, the paper helped break a strike by The Washington Post pressmen by printing 100,000 copies. [5]
Sale to Media General
In 1995, then owner Thomas A. Worrell Jr. sold the Progress as the flagship of a 29-paper chain to Media General for $230 million.[6]
Partnership with Charlottesville Tomorrow
In August 2009 the Daily Progress began publishing stories written by Charlottesville Tomorrow, contributed at no cost.[7]
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.[8][9]
Personnel
Albemarle County Reporters
- Michael C. Bragg (2016)
- Reynolds Hutchins
- Aaron Richardson (June 2011[10]-March 2013) - Now city reporter
- Brandon Shulleeta (July 2008-May 2011)
- Jeremy Borden (September 2006-June 2008)
- Jessica Kitchin (2005-August 2006)[11]
City of Charlottesville Reporters
- Chris Suarez
- Aaron Richardson (March 2013-Present) - Previously County reporter
- Graham Moomaw (February 2011[12]-January 2013)
- Rachana Dixit (July 2008-December 2010)
- Seth Rosen (February 2007-June 2008)
Other Reporters
- Liana Bayne, Public Safety Reporter (June 2013-present)
- Samantha Koon (October 2011[13]-Present)
Former reporters
- Aaron Richardson
- Brian McNeil, Politics/Business Reporter
- Julie Stavitski (Covered education around 2005)
- Brian Root (Business reporter in 1998)
- Kimberly O'Brien (city reporter active in 1998)
- Beverley Allison (1968)
- Mike Lantrip (1968)
- Eleanor Berry (1968)
- Chris Cramer, Sports Columnist (1968)
Management
- Rob Jiranek, Publisher
- Nick Mathews, Managing Editor
- Anita Shelburne, Editorial Page Editor
Former managers
- Lawrence McConnell, Former Publisher
- Lee Wolverton, Managing Editor
- McGregor McCance, Managing Editor ( - May 4 2012)[14]
- Lou Hatter[15]
- Lindsey B. Mount
References
- ↑ Web. Yesteryears: James H. Lindsay, David A. Maurer, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, retrieved 29 Jan 2012.
- ↑ Web. Charlottesville Hits Air With A Bang; Thousands Hear, Staff Reports, Daily Progress Digitized Microfilm, Lindsay family, May 30, 1927, retrieved May 30, 2016 from University of Virginia Library.
- ↑ 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, .
- ↑ Print: Future Plans for Progress Being Made, Staff reports, Daily Progress, Lindsay family January 12, 1960, Page 11.
- ↑ Print: The Seventies: Central Virginia Ends Decade of Joy and Tragedy, Doug Kamholz, Daily Progress, Worrell Newspaper group January 1, 1980, Page A6.
- ↑ Web. Weschler's world: Berkshire Hathaway buys 'Daily Progress', Lisa Provence, The Hook, Better Publications LLC, May 17 2012
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Web. Lou Hatter, Linked In, retrieved May 18, 2012.
External Links
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