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Founded in 1873, the North Carolina Press Association exists to serve the state's newspapers and their readers. We fight for the public's right to know.
Raleigh, North Carolina
Joined October 2013
Newspaperman, preacher and longtime Spring Hope community leader Ken Ripley died Saturday morning due to complications from congestive heart failure. He was 75. @NashEnterprise @TheNCPress
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springhopeenterprise.com
Ken Ripley, who ran the Spring Hope Enterprise for 43 years and became a voice for southern Nash County, dies at 75; a celebration of life service is planned in January.
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Sad to share news of the passing of longtime newsman Ken Ripley. Ken dedicated 43 years to operating the Spring Hope Enterprise and had continued as editor and publisher emeritus since 2018. A celebration of life service will be held in January.
springhopeenterprise.com
Ken Ripley, who ran the Spring Hope Enterprise for 43 years and became a voice for southern Nash County, dies at 75; a celebration of life service is planned in January.
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https://t.co/dYB08dBj3K We’re saddened to report the passing of Peter Tompkins, long-time advertising executive with the N&O and a valued presence in North Carolina journalism. Details on service in the linked obit.
obits.endswellfuneralhome.com
View Peter O'Brien Tompkins's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.
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Protest Coverage Memo | NCPA. NC journalists: as you’re covering protests, please refer to this memo for best practices.
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Circulation numbers don’t measure impact. Mayor Nancy Vaughan’s recent swipe at the local news industry misses the mark https://t.co/AnH6ZK9jJg via @LinkedIn
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UPDATE TO AGENDA: Rufus Friday, Executive Director of The Center for Integrity in News Reporting, will deliver the keynote address at the luncheon during the NCPA Convention. Friday's keynote will emphasize the urgent need to counteract declining trust in news.
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Registration for the annual NCPA convention is open! Visit the link below to register:
northcarolinapressassociation.regfox.com
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SAVE THE DATE Join us on September 18 for our annual convention as we celebrate journalism in North Carolina! We will have training, awards, and networking opportunities. Be on the lookout for registration, agendas and program details in the coming weeks.
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Journalists: Covering a protest? Be ready. ✔️ Govt ID & creds ✔️ Backup phone power ✔️ Emergency contacts (on paper) ✔️ First aid + cash ✔️ Know your rights (1A & 4A) Stay safe, stay visible, stay vigilant. https://t.co/Y0SAAgIJK8
ncpress.com
As protests and demonstrations continue to unfold across the country, it’s critical that journalists on the ground are prepared—not just to report, but to stay safe and assert their …
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🗞️ Founded #OnThisDay in 1873, the North Carolina Press Association has supported a free and vibrant press for over 150 years. Here's to protecting journalism and empowering NC newsrooms since day one! #NCPA #journalism #NCNews
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Last call for NCPA contest entries! The deadline to enter is May 15th at 11:59pm. Upload entries here:
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The NCPA Contest deadline has been extended until May 15th. Upload entries here:
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Today, a federal court ruled that Google has acted illegally to maintain a monopoly in advertising technology, forcing news and content publishers to use its services, and offering them lower payouts for ad space than they would otherwise receive in a competitive market. N/MA
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NC investigative journalists, enter your best work for a chance to win a cash prize! The A-Mark Foundation will award cash prizes to winners of the investigative category of the NCPA contest. Details: https://t.co/B7OmdlE2hv
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Special awards count for DOUBLE points towards your General Excellence score. Don't forget to enter these categories. Winners will receive plaques. Enter here:
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The 2025 NCPA Contest is OPEN for entries. The deadline for all entries is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 28, 2025. Upload entries at
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Congratulations to Peggy Chen, the 2025 Rachel Rivers-Coffey North Carolina High School Journalist of the Year! Read more at: https://t.co/YcsEoA9qi6.
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Former News publisher Sandra Hurley passes away https://t.co/79lnXipfgn via @mountairynews
mtairynews.com
Sandra Hurley, long-time Mount Airy News publisher and life-long community journalist, has died. She was 65, and still serving as director, APG Integrated Services/Graphic Design Center in Mount Airy...
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Small-town North Carolina newspaper fought for public records and won. NC Press Foundation provided litigation support; we're proud of NCPA member The News-Journal for fighting and winning. https://t.co/7Vux5M5nrr
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