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Winchester reporter’s death being investigated as a homicide

http://www.winchesterstar.com/breaking_events/view/338

Winchester police have confirmed that the death of Winchester Star reporter Sarah L. Greenhalgh, 48, was a homicide, report the Star.

Greenhalgh’s body was found yesterday when her rented house was in flames. Authorities aren’t commenting on the investigation, including a motive for her death, whether she died from the fire or other injuries or why they think her death was not accidental.

George Mason Ceremony & Celebration wrapup

The Virginia Pro Chapter celebrated journalism during the George Mason Ceremony & Celebration Tuesday, June 12. Hosted at the University of Richmond’s Tyler Haynes Commons, about 40 journalists and supporters attended. Virginia Pro Chapter Past President Thomas A. Silvestri, left, and Virginia Pro Chapter President Paul Fletcher present the George Mason Award to J. StewartContinueContinue reading “George Mason Ceremony & Celebration wrapup”

Stewart Bryan to receive George Mason Award

J. Stewart Bryan III, whose career has included work in almost every aspect of journalism from reporting to corporate management, has been named winner of the 2012 George Mason Award for significant contributions to the advancement of journalism in Virginia.Society of Professional Journalists, Virginia Pro Chapter (SPJVA), presents the annual award. It cited Bryan’s longContinueContinue reading “Stewart Bryan to receive George Mason Award”

What to do when someone ‘borrows’ your copy

Duane Lester at the All American Blogger tells a story on how to handle getting mugged by another publication.Lester wrote an article for his blog that appeared, virtually verbatim, in a local newspaper in Missouri. Instead of folding, he fought back and asserted his copyright. He presented a bill for the story to the paper andContinueContinue reading “What to do when someone ‘borrows’ your copy”