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The precursor to the *Anderson Independent-Mail* was founded in the 20th century.
Answer: False
Explanation: The precursor newspaper, the *Anderson Daily Mail*, was founded in 1899, which is in the late 19th century.
George Pierce Browne founded the *Morning Anderson Independent* in 1899.
Answer: False
Explanation: George Pierce Browne founded the *Anderson Daily Mail* in 1899. The *Morning Anderson Independent* was another precursor paper.
Wilton E. Hall acquired the *Anderson Daily Mail* and merged it with his own publication, the *Morning Anderson Independent*, shortly after its founding.
Answer: False
Explanation: Wilton E. Hall published both newspapers for over four decades, not a period described as 'shortly after its founding'.
The *Anderson Daily Mail* was an afternoon newspaper founded in 1899.
Answer: True
Explanation: The *Anderson Daily Mail*, a precursor to the current newspaper, was indeed founded in 1899 and operated as an afternoon publication.
The *Anderson Independent-Mail* was formed by merging the *Anderson Daily Chronicle* and the *Morning Independent*.
Answer: False
Explanation: The merger involved the *Anderson Daily Mail* and the *Morning Anderson Independent*, not the *Anderson Daily Chronicle*.
The precursor to the *Anderson Independent-Mail*, the *Anderson Daily Mail*, was founded in which year?
Answer: 1899
Explanation: The *Anderson Daily Mail*, one of the newspapers that merged to form the *Anderson Independent-Mail*, was founded in 1899.
Which company acquired the *Anderson Daily Mail* and the *Morning Anderson Independent* in 1972 and merged them?
Answer: Harte-Hanks Communications
Explanation: Harte-Hanks Communications acquired both newspapers in 1972 and merged them to create the *Anderson Independent-Mail*.
What was the result of the 1972 acquisition by Harte-Hanks Communications?
Answer: The two newspapers were combined to form the *Anderson Independent-Mail*.
Explanation: Following the 1972 acquisition by Harte-Hanks Communications, the *Anderson Daily Mail* and the *Morning Anderson Independent* were merged into the *Anderson Independent-Mail*.
Which of the following newspapers was merged to create the *Anderson Independent-Mail*?
Answer: *Anderson Daily Mail* and *Morning Anderson Independent*
Explanation: The *Anderson Independent-Mail* was formed through the merger of the *Anderson Daily Mail* and the *Morning Anderson Independent*.
The current owner of the *Anderson Independent-Mail* is Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC.
Answer: True
Explanation: Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC, is identified as the current owner of the *Anderson Independent-Mail*.
Harte-Hanks Communications created the *Anderson Independent-Mail* by merging two existing newspapers in 1972.
Answer: True
Explanation: Harte-Hanks Communications acquired the two precursor newspapers in 1972 and merged them to form the *Anderson Independent-Mail*.
The E. W. Scripps Company purchased the *Anderson Independent-Mail* in 1972.
Answer: False
Explanation: The E. W. Scripps Company acquired the newspaper in 1997, not 1972. Harte-Hanks Communications was the owner prior to Scripps.
In April 2015, the *Anderson Independent-Mail* became part of a new company called Journal Media Group.
Answer: True
Explanation: E. W. Scripps Company spun off its newspaper assets, including the *Anderson Independent-Mail*, into Journal Media Group in April 2015.
Gannett acquired the *Anderson Independent-Mail* in 2016 from Journal Media Group.
Answer: True
Explanation: Gannett completed its acquisition of Journal Media Group, and thus the *Anderson Independent-Mail*, in 2016.
Harte-Hanks Communications owned the *Anderson Independent-Mail* immediately before the E. W. Scripps Company acquired it.
Answer: True
Explanation: Harte-Hanks Communications was the owner prior to the E. W. Scripps Company's acquisition in 1997.
Who is identified as the current owner of the *Anderson Independent-Mail*?
Answer: Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC
Explanation: Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC, is the current owner, having acquired the newspaper in 2016.
In what year did the E. W. Scripps Company acquire the *Anderson Independent-Mail*?
Answer: 1997
Explanation: The E. W. Scripps Company acquired the *Anderson Independent-Mail* in 1997.
Which company acquired the *Anderson Independent-Mail* in 2016, taking over from Journal Media Group?
Answer: Gannett
Explanation: Gannett acquired the *Anderson Independent-Mail* in 2016 as part of its purchase of Journal Media Group.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a previous owner or parent company of the *Anderson Independent-Mail* in the source text?
Answer: The New York Times Company
Explanation: The source text mentions Harte-Hanks Communications, E. W. Scripps Company, Journal Media Group, and Gannett as owners or parent companies. The New York Times Company is not listed.
The *Anderson Independent-Mail* was previously owned by the company that also owns *USA Today*. Which company is this?
Answer: Gannett
Explanation: Gannett, the owner of *USA Today*, acquired the *Anderson Independent-Mail* in 2016.
Which of the following best describes the historical progression of ownership/merger for the *Anderson Independent-Mail* based on the source?
Answer: Founded -> Harte-Hanks -> Scripps -> JMG -> Gannett
Explanation: The sequence of ownership and major corporate changes is: initial founding and merger, acquisition by Harte-Hanks, acquisition by E. W. Scripps, spin-off to Journal Media Group (JMG), and finally acquisition by Gannett.
The *Anderson Independent-Mail* is published weekly in a tabloid format.
Answer: False
Explanation: The *Anderson Independent-Mail* is published daily and utilizes a broadsheet format, not a tabloid.
The *Anderson Independent-Mail* is published in Spanish.
Answer: False
Explanation: The newspaper is published in English.
The headquarters of the *Anderson Independent-Mail* is located in Anderson, SC, with the zip code 29621.
Answer: True
Explanation: The headquarters are indeed located at 1000 Williamston Rd., Anderson, SC 29621.
The official website for the newspaper is independentmail.com.
Answer: True
Explanation: The official web address for the *Anderson Independent-Mail* is independentmail.com.
The newspaper is published in a compact format, smaller than a traditional broadsheet.
Answer: False
Explanation: The *Anderson Independent-Mail* is published in a broadsheet format, which is larger than a compact or tabloid format.
What is the print format of the *Anderson Independent-Mail*?
Answer: Broadsheet
Explanation: The newspaper is published in a traditional broadsheet format.
What is the official website address for the *Anderson Independent-Mail*?
Answer: independentmail.com
Explanation: The official website for the *Anderson Independent-Mail* is independentmail.com.
What language is the *Anderson Independent-Mail* published in?
Answer: English
Explanation: The *Anderson Independent-Mail* is published in English.
Susan Kelly-Gilbert holds the position of editor at the *Anderson Independent-Mail*.
Answer: False
Explanation: Susan Kelly-Gilbert is identified as the publisher and chief revenue officer. Stephen S. Mullins holds the position of editor.
Wilton E. Hall's publishing tenure over the two Anderson newspapers lasted less than a decade.
Answer: False
Explanation: Wilton E. Hall published both the *Anderson Daily Mail* and the *Morning Anderson Independent* for over four decades.
Susan Kelly-Gilbert was appointed publisher and chief revenue officer on June 19, 2012.
Answer: True
Explanation: The appointment of Susan Kelly-Gilbert to publisher and chief revenue officer occurred on June 19, 2012.
Stephen S. Mullins is identified as the publisher of the newspaper.
Answer: False
Explanation: Stephen S. Mullins is identified as the editor. Susan Kelly-Gilbert holds the position of publisher.
Who holds the position of editor at the *Anderson Independent-Mail*?
Answer: Stephen S. Mullins
Explanation: Stephen S. Mullins is identified as the editor of the *Anderson Independent-Mail*.
What was the name of the morning newspaper published by Wilton E. Hall?
Answer: Morning Anderson Independent
Explanation: Wilton E. Hall was the publisher of the *Morning Anderson Independent*.
Who founded the precursor newspaper, the *Anderson Daily Mail*, in 1899?
Answer: George Pierce Browne
Explanation: George Pierce Browne founded the *Anderson Daily Mail* in 1899.
For how long did Wilton E. Hall publish both the *Anderson Daily Mail* and the *Morning Anderson Independent*?
Answer: Over four decades
Explanation: Wilton E. Hall's tenure publishing both newspapers spanned more than forty years.
The *Anderson Independent-Mail* exclusively serves Anderson County in Georgia.
Answer: False
Explanation: The newspaper serves Anderson County, but it is located in South Carolina, not Georgia.
The *Anderson Independent-Mail* is the closest daily newspaper to the University of South Carolina.
Answer: False
Explanation: The newspaper is noted for its proximity to Clemson University, not the University of South Carolina, and provides extensive coverage of Clemson's sports teams.
Due to its location, the *Anderson Independent-Mail* provides minimal coverage of local university sports teams.
Answer: False
Explanation: The newspaper's location near Clemson University results in extensive coverage of the Clemson Tigers sports teams, not minimal coverage.
The 'About Independent Mail' page indicates the newspaper is distributed across all of South Carolina.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 'About Independent Mail' page specifies distribution within Upstate, South Carolina, not the entire state.
The *Anderson Independent-Mail* is located in Anderson County, South Carolina.
Answer: True
Explanation: The newspaper serves Anderson County and its headquarters are located in Anderson, South Carolina.
In which US state does the *Anderson Independent-Mail* primarily circulate?
Answer: South Carolina
Explanation: The newspaper serves Anderson County and is distributed within the Upstate region of South Carolina.
The *Anderson Independent-Mail*'s sports department provides extensive coverage of which university's teams?
Answer: Clemson University
Explanation: Due to its proximity, the newspaper's sports department offers extensive coverage of the Clemson Tigers sports teams.
According to the 'About Independent Mail' page referenced, where is the newspaper distributed?
Answer: In the Upstate region of South Carolina
Explanation: The 'About Independent Mail' page indicates that the newspaper's distribution is focused on the Upstate region of South Carolina.
What does the source suggest about the *Anderson Independent-Mail*'s coverage related to Clemson University?
Answer: It provides extensive coverage of Clemson Tigers sports.
Explanation: The newspaper's proximity to Clemson University leads to extensive coverage of the Clemson Tigers' athletic activities.
The *Anderson Independent-Mail* is commonly referred to by the shorter name *Anderson Independent*.
Answer: True
Explanation: While the full name is *Anderson Independent-Mail*, it is frequently referred to by the shorter designation *Anderson Independent*.
The hatnote at the beginning of the article clarifies that 'Anderson Independent' is a redirect for a presidential campaign.
Answer: True
Explanation: A hatnote is present to clarify that 'Anderson Independent' redirects to the John B. Anderson 1980 presidential campaign, distinguishing it from the newspaper.
The 'South Carolina-stub' template suggests the article is a comprehensive overview of the newspaper's history.
Answer: False
Explanation: A 'stub' template indicates that the article is brief and requires expansion, rather than being a comprehensive overview.
The *Anderson Independent-Mail* is marketed under the name *Independent Mail*.
Answer: True
Explanation: The newspaper is indeed marketed under the alternative name *Independent Mail*.
What is the primary name of the newspaper discussed in the source?
Answer: Anderson Independent-Mail
Explanation: The principal name of the newspaper is the *Anderson Independent-Mail*, although it is also marketed as *Independent Mail* and referred to as *Anderson Independent*.
What does the 'South Carolina-stub' template signify?
Answer: The article requires significant expansion as it is brief and incomplete.
Explanation: A 'stub' template, such as 'South Carolina-stub', indicates that the article is a placeholder and needs further content development.