Applications are now being accepted for two scholarships of $1,500 each, available to rising juniors or seniors attending a Virginia college or university. The Virginia SPJ,SDX Educational Foundation awards the scholarships annually, with support from Society of Professional Journalists, Virginia Pro Chapter. Applications must be postmarked on or before April 17, 2014. Applicants are notContinueContinue reading “2014 Virginia SPJ, SDX scholarships now open”
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Free Lance-Star files for bankruptcy
The owners of The Free Lance-Star have filed for bankruptcy, the newspaper reported this morning. “The filing isn’t expected to have any immediate effect on the company’s employees, customers, advertisers or vendors,” FLS Publisher Nick Cadwallender said. The bankruptcy comes after the newspaper was unable to meet demands of a $50.8 million loan, taken outContinueContinue reading “Free Lance-Star files for bankruptcy”
Recalling a Great 2013!
SPJ Virginia Pro Chapter members and friends, As the year winds down, I wanted to send a recap of all the accomplishments YOU helped us achieve this year. In January, President Paul Fletcher lined up with the Virginia Press Association and Virginia Coalition for Open Government during the General Assembly session. He helped outline ourContinueContinue reading “Recalling a Great 2013!”
SPJVA Presents Inaugural College Media Day
Collegiate Journalists from around the state gathered at The Richmond Times-Dispatch Saturday for the inaugural College Media Day presented by the Virginia Pro Chapter of SPJ. About 40 students turned out to hear workshops and panels about landing jobs and internships, social media, the Freedom of Information Act, column writing, data journalism, photography, how toContinueContinue reading “SPJVA Presents Inaugural College Media Day”
Cuts at Roanoke Times; Charlottesville weekly ends publication
Following the recent purchase of the newspaper by BH Media, The Roanoke Times has announced layoffs. The paper cut 31 positions, mainly in the “digital, technology and production areas,” according to a story today.”We are saying goodbye to some great people today and we thank them for their service and wish them well in theirContinueContinue reading “Cuts at Roanoke Times; Charlottesville weekly ends publication”
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