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Barr named editor of Wilmington News Journal

Veteran journalist Thomas Barr has been named editor of the Wilmington News Journal, effective Monday, Feb. 16. The announcement was made by Jim Lawitz, vice president for editorial operations for Civitas Media, owner of the News Journal. Barr will replace Lora Abernathy, who will continue with Civitas in her role as editor of the popular…

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Lovern named editor of WIlliamson Daily News

WILLIAMSON, West Va. – Longtime Williamson-area journalist Kyle Lovern has been named editor of the Williamson Daily News. The announcement was made Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015, by Jim Lawitz, vice president of editorial operation for Civitas Media, the newspaper’s parent company… “Kyle has guided the sports section at the Daily News into one of the…

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Pace named editor of The Logan Banner

LOGAN, W.Va. – Veteran West Virginia journalist Fred Pace has been named editor of The Logan Banner newspaper, effective Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015. The announcement was made by Jim Lawitz, vice president of editorial operations for Civitas Media, the newspaper’s parent company. “He knows all of the key players in local government as well as…

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Ralph James Martin Named CEO of Civitas Media
Ralph James Martin Named CEO of Civitas Media

DAVIDSON, NC – January 20, 2015 – Civitas Media, a publisher of more than 100 community newspapers in 12 states, announced today the appointment of Ralph James Martin as Chief Executive Officer. Martin was recruited by Versa Capital Management, LLC (Versa), the company’s controlling shareholder. Martin brings decades of experience in the newspaper industry, most…

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Strother named editor at LaGrange Daily News

Veteran LaGrange Daily News reporter Matthew Strother has been named editor of the Georgia publication, effective Monday, Nov. 24. The announcement was made by Jim Lawitz, director of content for Civitas Media, the parent company of the Daily News. Strother will oversee all newsroom functions for the newspaper and its digital products. He succeeds Tim…

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Brant Named Senior Vice President of Sales
Brant Named Senior Vice President of Sales

Veteran newspaper executive Randall Brant has been named senior vice president of sales for Civitas Media, effective Monday, Sept. 23. The announcement was made by Michael Bush, president and CEO of the Davidson, N.C.-based company. Brant will lead all sales operations for the company, supervising eight regional managers and more than 180 team members across…

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Kilpatrick named regional business development manager

Veteran newspaper executive Kent Kilpatrick has been named a regional business development director for Civitas Media, effective Monday, Sept. 15. The announcement was made by Michael Bush, president and CEO of the Davidson, N.C.-based company. Kilpatrick will be based out of The Robesonian in Lumberton, N.C., and will oversee all revenue operations for the company’s…

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Pugh named content manager of Galion Independent

Lifelong Ohio journalist Chris Pugh has been named editor/content manager at the Galion Inquirer. The announcement was made today by Jim Lawitz, director of content for Civitas Media, the parent company of the Inquirer. “Chris’ years of experience in journalism, communications and public relations, and his familiarity with Ohio make him an ideal fit for…

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Times Leader will spend $700K to upgrade its Wilkes-Barre press
Times Leader will spend $700K to upgrade its Wilkes-Barre press

WILKES-BARRE — Civitas Media, parent company of The Times Leader Media Group, announced Tuesday an investment of nearly $700,000 in its Market Street production facility. The investment comes in the form of upgrades to The Times Leader’s press plant, as well as electrical work at the facility. “We’re proud to be the only daily newspaper…

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