FAIRWAY NAMES NEW GENERAL MANAGER IN RALEIGH

AUGUSTA, Ga.—Paul G. Hickman has been named general manager of the Triangle East branch of Fairway Outdoor Advertising, a division of Morris Communications. The announcement was made today by William S. Morris IV, president of the parent company.

Triangle East, Fairway's largest branch, serves 35 counties in Eastern North Carolina and includes the Durham, Raleigh and Wilmington metropolitan areas.

Hickman, a graduate of the University of Oklahoma, most recently served as director of real estate for the Oklahoma division of Clear Channel Outdoor. Prior to that, he was co-owner and president of Oklahoma Outdoor Advertising.

"Paul has a strong background in outdoor advertising operations and brings us a wealth of experience in sales and sales management," said President Morris. "He will be an excellent addition to our team of professionals in North Carolina."

Mark Moyer, president of Fairway, added, "We think Paul's skills and experience are an ideal match for the Triangle East branch, one of our most dynamic and important markets."

Fairway Outdoor Advertising, formerly Naegele Outdoor Advertising, was purchased by Morris Communications in 1985 and became a division under the Morris corporate banner. Headquartered in Augusta, Fairway has branches in four additional states.

Morris Communications is a privately held media company with diversified holdings that include newspaper and magazine publishing, outdoor advertising, radio broadcasting, book publishing and distribution, and online services. For more information, visit www.morris.com.