When did William H. Bernard publish the first issue of StarNews?
William H. Bernard published the first issue of StarNews on the 23rd of September 1867.
Questions about Star-News
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What was the original name of the newspaper before it became StarNews?
The paper originally launched as the Wilmington Evening Star and later changed its name to the Wilmington Morning Star after switching to a morning schedule.
Who purchased the Morning Star newspaper in 1927?
R. W. Page purchased the Morning Star newspaper in 1927 and subsequently acquired the Wilmington News-Dispatch two years later.
On what date did the separate daily editions merge into StarNews?
Separate daily delivery of the Morning Star and the News ended on the 24th of April 2003 when they merged into a single seven-day publication called StarNews.
Which company acquired Halifax Media Group in 2015 for $280 million?
New Media Investment Group bought Halifax Media Group for $280 million in 2015 before GateHouse Media managed operations until Gannett absorbed the entity in 2019.
How did Hurricane Florence affect StarNews publishing schedules in 2022 and 2023?
Hurricane Florence caused severe damage in September 2018, but the paper reduced its printing schedule to six days starting in March 2022 and shifted distribution to the U.S. Postal Service mail system by December 2023.