Record #:

7001

Author(s):

Morgan, Fiona

Abstract:

In January, 2005, the sale of the 50,000--circulation Durham daily, The Herald-Sun to the Paxton Media Group of Paducah, KY was completed. Sources inside the media industry say the Kentucky newspaper chain paid $125 million, or twice what analysts estimated the Durham paper was worth. Morgan discusses the sale and its impact on the newspaper staff and future direction of the paper.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 22 Issue 2, Jan 2005, p14-15, 17 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

The Herald-Sun (Durham); Newspapers--Durham

Record #:

7002

Author(s):

Geary, Bob

Abstract:

Ed Turlington and Jerry Meek are campaigning to be the new chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party. Geary discusses the similarities and differences between the two contenders and what the election of each one would mean to the party.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 22 Issue 2, Jan 2005, p19 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina Democratic Party

Record #:

7003

Author(s):

Solow, Barbara

Abstract:

In this Independent interview, United States Representative Mel Watt of Charlotte, the new head of the Congressional Black Caucus, discusses issues of interest to the Democratic Party. These include abortion, gay marriage, the Iraq War, and voter disenfranchisement.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 22 Issue 2, Jan 2005, p25-27, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

United States. Congress. House of Representatives

Record #:

7004

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Fashion designer Edward Holman discusses his work and creations. He began designing in 1993 and later studied fashion design at Brooks College in California. While in school, he received an internship with Richard Tyler, the well-known fashion designer to the stars.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 22 Issue 2, Jan 2005, p29, 31, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Holman, Edward; African American fashion designers--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area

Record #:

7005

Author(s):

Brown, Eugene A.

Abstract:

In January 2005, the Durham Herald-sun, a paper locally owned by the Rollins family for over one hundred years, was sold to the Paxton Media Group, of Paducah, KY. After the sale, Paxton dismissed a number of the newspaper's employees. Brown, a Durham city councilman, discusses his concerns for the city's journalistic future.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 22 Issue 2, Jan 2005, p36-37 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

The Herald-Sun (Durham); Newspapers--Durham

Record #:

7006

Author(s):

Wise, Jim

Abstract:

Jim Wise, a Durham HERALD-SUN columnist with twenty-three years experience with the paper, was one of the employees escorted off the premises after the newspaper's purchase by the Paxton Group in January 2005. Wise discusses the incident and his long experience with the paper.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 22 Issue 2, Jan 2005, p36-37, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Journalists--Durham; The Herald-Sun (Durham); Newspapers--Durham

Record #:

7007

Author(s):

Howard, Alex

Abstract:

Howard had worked six years at the Durham Herald-Sun in the Information Technology division as the Macintosh Support Specialist. He discusses what it feels like to be young, hard-working, and escorted out the door by the newspaper's new owners.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 22 Issue 2, Jan 2005, p37, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

The Herald-Sun (Durham)