Paul Fletcher

Student journalists honored at Region 2 conference

ELON, NC — Student journalists at Virginia Commonwealth University, James Madison University and Washington & Lee University were among those honored when the Region 2 Mark of Excellence awards were announced at last weekend’s regional conference at Elon University. The full list of winners is available here. Recipients of first-place awards go on to competeContinue reading “Student journalists honored at Region 2 conference”

A FOIA Update with SPJVA

So what happened with FOIA during the 2012 General Assembly session? Find out when the Society of Professional Journalists, Virginia Pro chapter, holds a talk with Megan Rhyne, the executive director of the Virginia Coalition for Open Government, on Monday, March 19 at 7 p.m. The program will take place at the 8th & MainContinue reading “A FOIA Update with SPJVA”

Photojournalist faces trial on Jan. 24

Ian Graham, a photojournalist for RVA Magazine, is scheduled for trial later this month on a trespassing charge that stems from his coverage of police action in closing down the Occupy Richmond site on Oct. 31. The charge will be heard in Richmond General District Court on Jan. 24. The SPJ Virginia Pro lodged aContinue reading “Photojournalist faces trial on Jan. 24”

Last call for Gunston Hall

Just a last-minute reminder: SPJ Virginia Pro Chapter is leading a George Mason Memorial-Gunston Hall trip this Sunday, Dec. 11, to honor Mason’s 286th birthday. At the Mason Memorial, we’ll hold a brief wreath-laying ceremony. Then, after stopping for lunch en route, we’ll tour Mason’s plantation home, Gunston Hall (admission $8), which is decked outContinue reading “Last call for Gunston Hall”

Journalist’s arrest at Occupy Richmond

Ian Graham, a photojournalist with RVA Magazine, was arrested and charged with trespassing in the early morning hours of Nov. 1, as he attempted to gather news at the Occupy Richmond site at Kanawha Plaza in downtown Richmond. His account of the evening, which he acknowledged had to be curtailed since he was facing charges,Continue reading “Journalist’s arrest at Occupy Richmond”