Record #:

17328

Author(s):

Leggett, Carroll

Abstract:

Leggett remembers Hoover Adams who died recently. Adams was the long-time publisher of THE DAILY RECORD in Dunn. He remained a controversial figure from the time he returned from World War II to establish his paper till his death. He was a publisher who pulled no punches and didn't mind taking sides in political battles.

Source:

Metro Magazine (NoCar F 264 R1 M48), Vol. 13 Issue 6, Aug 2012, p51-52, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Adams, Hoover, 1920-2012; Newspaper publishing--Dunn; THE DAILY RECORD (Dunn)

Record #:

39774

Author(s):

lea, Amanda

Abstract:

The Fayetteville Observer was sold to a NY based company who owned nine other North Carolina newspapers. The latest sellout leaves only three locally owned and operated newspapers in the state. Such a trend leaves experts concerned about the future of already struggling journalism business.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 36 Issue 12, December 2016, p26 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER (newspaper); THE DAILY RECORD (Dunn); THE GOLDSBORO NEWS-ARGUS (newspaper); THE WILSON TIMES (newspaper); THE CAROLINA OBSERVER (newspaper); Newspapers--Ownership; WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL (newspaper); GREENSBORO NEWS AND RECORD (newspaper); Journalism; Adams, Hoover, 1920-2012; Lilly, Ashton Wilson, 1908-2000; Community newspapers