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Betsy Edwards will step down as executive director of the Virginia Press Association on June 30, concluding a decade of strong advocacy for local journalism. She will be succeeded July 1 by Steve Weddle, VPA’s director of finance and administration. tinyurl.com/4w9nd9p2

VPA Day in the Capital Registration Extended from Dec. 4 to Dec. 8 - Virginia Press Association You now have until Monday, Dec. 8 to register you and your staff for VPA Day in the Capital, taking place Thursday, Dec. 11 at Maymont’s Westover, 1001 Spottswood Rd., Richmond, from 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p....

Good news: Registration for VPA Day in the Capital now closes Dec. 8. Join us Dec. 11 at Maymont for sessions on energy demand, federal healthcare impacts, and higher ed’s future. Strong insight for Virginia journalists.

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Virginia’s top issues in one place. Join the Virginia Press Association on Dec. 11 at Maymont for VPA Day in the Capital with lawmakers, experts and journalists discussing energy, healthcare and higher education. Register by Dec. 4: tinyurl.com/4akbx2jr

Piedmont Journalism Foundation announces new interim publisher Kelly Tremaine has been appointed interim publisher following the departure of former publisher Scott Elliott.

Kelly Tremaine has been named interim publisher of Piedmont Journalism Foundation, which owns Fauquier Times & Prince William Times. A nationwide search is being conducted to secure a permanent publisher. Read More at tinyurl.com/mvb77hxp

3rd place Columns — under 35,000 circulation - America's Newspapers Third-place honors in the under 35,000 circulation category of the Columns category of the Carmage Walls Commentary Prize competition were awarded to Steve Stewart, publisher of The Smithfield Times.

Congrats to Steve Stewart of
@SmithfieldTimes for earning third place in the Carmage Walls Commentary Prize. Judges praised his fact-based, courageous columns on Smithfield’s growth and local politics. tinyurl.com/3ryu6dep

After 40 years in journalism, including 15 at the Bristol Herald Courier, Jim Maxwell is retiring. A past VPA president, he leaves a lasting mark on local news and community service in Southwest Virginia. tinyurl.com/yt3bfbkr

Henrico Citizen named one of 12 'Local News Bright Spots' nationally by Northwestern University's Local News Initiative The Henrico Citizen was named one of 12 Local News Bright Spots for 2025 by the Local News Initiative at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism Oct. 20. The announcement came as part o...

Big congratulations to @henricocitizen.bsky.social! They were recently recognized by @medillschool.bsky.social’s Local News Initiative as one of just 12 “Local News Bright Spots” nationwide for 2025. A strong example of how local news can adapt and thrive. Read More.

Hot off the press! The 2025 Reporters Guide to Virginia’s FOIA is here and headed to VPA member newsrooms soon. Editors/Publishers: Please email deanam@vpa.net with how many you need and your updated mailing address (if it’s changed).

The Chatham Star-Tribune names new editor for weekly newspaper - Virginia Press Association The Chatham Star-Tribune has hired Davin Wilson, an award-winning sportswriter and journalist to lead the newsroom as editor. Wilson is familiar with the 156-year-old publication, having previously se...

Davin Wilson is the new editor of the Chatham Star-Tribune. A longtime sportswriter with deep Southside Virginia roots, he’s bringing his passion for local storytelling to the newsroom. tinyurl.com/568hkan5

VPA Member Spotlight Q&A – Meet Cher Muzyk of Prince William Times - Virginia Press Association From the halls of the Michigan Court of Appeals to the newsroom of the Prince William Times, Cher Muzyk’s career path is anything but typical. A licensed attorney and former appellate law clerk, Cher ...

From the Michigan Court of Appeals to the Prince William Times, Cher Muzyk’s path is anything but typical. What began as letters to the editor during the pandemic eventually morphed into a full-time reporting role keeping her community informed on local issues. Learn more ➡️ tinyurl.com/4xk436zd

VPA Member Spotlight Q&A – Meet Max March of C-VILLE Weekly - Virginia Press Association We connected recently with Max March, the award-winning art director of C‑VILLE Weekly, to hear how he approaches the look and feel of the paper each week. March has been part of the C‑VILLE Weekly te...

Behind every issue of C-VILLE Weekly is Max March, an art director who has spent more than 10 years shaping its look with heart and imagination. He still chases the thrill of making something that surprises readers and makes the paper feel alive ech week. tinyurl.com/53epjbfw

Reminder: Today is the FINAL DAY for VPA Conference & Awards Banquet attendees to book a room at the Omni Richmond Hotel using the VPA Room Block Discount. Check your conference registration email for the booking link sent after you registered.

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We are 5 days away from the FINAL DATE to register to attend the 2025 VPA Conference & Awards Banquet. In one of the April 12 sessions, you'll hear from 4 Virginia publishers on how hybrid revenue models are working for their newsrooms. Register Now! vpa.net/conference20...

Register for Saturday daytime programming at the VPA Conference by Monday, March 24, and you’ll be entered to win a free Friday night stay at the Omni Richmond Hotel!

For more details about the April 12th conference and awards banquet, visit: www.vpa.net/conference20...

City of Roanoke, Botetourt County sheriff go to court over FOIA request The plaintiffs claim that fulfilling the request made by Cardinal News' executive editor would be considered a felony.

City of Roanoke, Botetourt County sheriff go to court over FOIA request cardinalnews.org/2025/03/13/c...

Join us at the 2025 VPA Conference in Richmond on April 12 and learn how to create a metrics-driven newsroom with Jennifer Hefty, director of engagement at Gannett. Don't miss the deadline! Register to attend today at tinyurl.com/yrp9hr7w

Mark your calendars now and plan to attend the 2025 VPA Conference & Awards Banquet at the Omni Richmond on April 12! #VPA2025