North Carolina Newspapers

Browse 123 newspapers from North Carolina, from major metropolitan dailies to community weeklies.

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.

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Stokes News

Stokes, North Carolina

Serving as a primary source of local journalism, this publication focuses on the community news, school sports, and government affairs of Stokes County, North Carolina. It is notable for its long-standing role as the region's dedicated weekly record, providing residents with essential coverage of rural events and civic developments.

Sylva Herald

Sylva, North Carolina

Established in 1925, this weekly publication serves as the primary source of news and community reporting for Jackson County and the surrounding Western North Carolina region. It is recognized for its long-standing commitment to local journalism, focusing on regional governance, rural issues, and the preservation of Appalachian cultural history.

Taylorsville Times

Taylorsville, North Carolina

Serving as the primary source of local news for Alexander County, North Carolina, this long-standing publication chronicles community events, regional politics, and high school sports. Its coverage provides a vital link for residents seeking to stay informed about the developments and history shaping the town of Taylorsville and its surrounding area.

The Guilfordian

Greensboro, North Carolina

Serving the Guilford College community since 1914, this student-led publication provides a platform for independent reporting on campus news, local Greensboro events, and social justice issues. It acts as a vital bridge between the academic institution and the broader community, maintaining a longstanding commitment to journalistic integrity and student discourse.

Thomasville Times

Thomasville, North Carolina

The Thomasville Times is a local news publication based in Thomasville, North Carolina. It provides comprehensive coverage of community events, local government, education, and sports within Davidson County. As part of the High Point Enterprise network, it serves as a primary source for regional news and community updates.

Triad Business Journal

Greensboro, North Carolina

The Triad Business Journal provides comprehensive coverage of business, real estate, and economic development in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point, North Carolina. Part of the American City Business Journals network, it offers daily digital updates, weekly print editions, and specialized industry rankings and networking events.

Triangle Business Journal

Raleigh, North Carolina

The Triangle Business Journal is a leading source of local business news and networking events for the Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill regions of North Carolina. It covers key sectors such as technology, real estate, and healthcare, providing in-depth analysis and economic data for professional readers in the Research Triangle.

Triangle Tribune

Charlotte, North Carolina

The Triangle Tribune is a weekly newspaper serving the African-American community in the Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill areas of North Carolina. Established in 1998, it covers local news, politics, education, and sports, providing a vital voice and cultural perspective for the Research Triangle region's diverse population.

Tryon Daily Bulletin

Tryon, North Carolina

Recognized as the world’s smallest daily newspaper, this publication has served the Polk County, North Carolina, community since 1928 with a dedicated focus on hyper-local news and regional happenings. It remains a hallmark of small-town journalism, emphasizing grassroots community engagement and the preservation of its historic identity within a niche geographic reach.

UNC Blue Banner

Asheville, North Carolina

Serving as the official student-run newspaper of the University of North Carolina Asheville, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, local community issues, and student life. It is notable for its role as an independent voice for the university population, offering aspiring student journalists a platform to practice investigative reporting and editorial storytelling within Western North Carolina.

UNC Seahawk

Wilmington, North Carolina

Serving as the official student newspaper of the University of North Carolina Wilmington, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, athletics, and local events. Since its founding in 1948, it has acted as a primary source of information and a dedicated forum for student voices within the university community.

Wake Weekly

Wake Forest, North Carolina

Serving the Wake Forest and northern Wake County communities, this publication has provided local news and regional coverage for over 150 years. It functions as a primary source for municipal updates, school board reporting, and community-focused journalism tailored to the residents of its historic North Carolina town.

Warren Record

Warrenton, North Carolina

Serving as the primary source of local news for Warren County, North Carolina, this long-standing publication chronicles community events, government proceedings, and regional history. It remains a vital connection for residents by focusing on hyper-local reporting that reflects the unique cultural and civic identity of the Warrenton area.

Watauga Democrat

Boone, North Carolina

Serving the High Country of North Carolina since 1888, this publication provides local news, community reporting, and investigative coverage centered on Boone and Watauga County. It remains a primary source of record for the region, documenting the evolving political and social landscape of this Appalachian mountain community.

Western Carolinian

Cullowhee, North Carolina

Serving the Western Carolina University community since 1933, this student-led publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, local sports, and regional issues within Cullowhee, North Carolina. It functions as a critical platform for student journalists to document university life while fostering discourse on policies and events that directly impact the campus population.

Whiteville News Reporter

Whiteville, North Carolina

The News Reporter is an award-winning newspaper serving Whiteville and Columbus County, North Carolina. Founded in 1896, it gained national recognition and a Pulitzer Prize for Public Service in 1953 for its courageous reporting against the Ku Klux Klan. It continues to provide comprehensive local news coverage.

Wilkes Journal Patriot

North Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Serving the community of Wilkes County, North Carolina, since 1906, this weekly publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, high school athletics, and regional news. It is a long-standing fixture of the area that maintains a dedicated readership by focusing exclusively on the specific concerns and daily happenings of its local population.

Williamston Journal

Williamston, North Carolina

Serving the community of Williamston, South Carolina, this publication provides local news coverage and historical reporting that has chronicled the area’s development for over a century. It functions as a key information source for residents, focusing on regional governance, school events, and civic developments within the town and its surrounding Anderson County areas.

Wilmington Star News Online

Wilmington, North Carolina

Serving as the primary source of news for the Cape Fear region, this publication traces its history back to 1867 and provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community issues, and coastal events. It remains a vital digital hub for North Carolina residents seeking investigative reporting, high school sports coverage, and daily updates on regional developments.

Wilson Daily Times

Wilson, North Carolina

The Wilson Times is a family-owned daily newspaper serving Wilson County, North Carolina. Founded in 1896, it remains one of the few independent, locally owned dailies in the state. It provides comprehensive local news, sports coverage, and community information to residents of Wilson and surrounding areas.

Winston Salem Chronicle

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Serving the Winston-Salem community since 1974, this publication remains a vital voice for the region’s African American population through its coverage of local news, civil rights, and community achievements. It is recognized as one of North Carolina's longest-running Black-owned newspapers, providing a dedicated platform for perspectives often underrepresented in mainstream media.

Winston Salem Journal

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Serving as the primary news source for the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, education, and community events. With a history dating back to 1897, it remains a vital chronicle of the cultural and industrial evolution of Winston-Salem and its surrounding counties.

Yadkin Ripple

Yadkin, North Carolina

Serving as the primary source of community news for Yadkin County, North Carolina, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, school sports, and regional human-interest stories. It has long functioned as a vital historical record for the area, documenting the evolving developments and civic affairs of this rural Piedmont community.