New Bern Sun Journal

New Bern, North Carolina, United StatesEnglish

Serving as the primary source of news for Craven County, North Carolina, this publication traces its history back to 1866 and holds the distinction of being one of the oldest newspapers in the state. It provides comprehensive local coverage focused on regional politics, community events, and investigative reporting tailored to the residents of the historic New Bern area.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN NORTH CAROLINA

A defining feature of Tar Heel journalism is the distinct divide between heavily consolidated metro dailies and a resilient network of rural weeklies serving Appalachian and coastal communities. The McClatchy company dominates the largest media markets through the Charlotte Observer, founded in 1886, and Raleigh's News & Observer, historically recognized for its investigative reporting. In the western mountains, the Gannett-owned Asheville Citizen Times serves as the primary daily record, while Lee Enterprises operates the Winston-Salem Journal. Specialized publications like Durham's progressive Indy Week and historic African-American community papers such as the Charlotte Post provide essential alternative coverage. Paperboy indexes 143 North Carolina newspapers — browse the full directory below.