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Tarboro journalist refused to let community go uncovered after The Daily Southerner newspaper closed
2+ week, 4+ day ago (270+ words) In many communities that have lost their local newspaper, there is no one left to cover town government, high school sports or the issues that affect daily life. In the town Tarboro, there is John Walker. When corporate ownership shut…...
The Pilot a blueprint for newspaper success in 2026
2+ week, 6+ day ago (514+ words) At a time when newspapers across the country are shrinking or disappearing, The Pilot in Southern Pines has become an example of how a local news organization is diversifying to survive. David Woronoff, a fourth-generation North Carolina newspaper publisher, bought…...
When local news disappears, social media fills the void
2+ week, 6+ day ago (19+ words) WRAL When local news disappears, social media fills the void...
Debt, switch to digital made News & Observer a very different newsroom
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WRAL Documentary examines growing number of news deserts nationally and across North Carolina
3+ week, 2+ day ago (532+ words) As newsrooms shrink, media companies consolidate and communities lose access to trusted local information, a new WRAL documentary explores what is at stake for North Carolina. "Left Uncovered: Inside North Carolina's News Deserts" examines the changing landscape of local journalism…...
WRAL reporting recognized with multiple Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (172+ words) WRAL's reporting and commitment to journalism earned the station three regional Edward R. Murrow Awards. "Excellence in Writing" is awarded to the entry that "demonstrates excellence in writing that conveys the feeling and significance of events to the listener or viewer....
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1+ mon, 4+ day ago (45+ words) Waddell: These youth programs are huge for us, we put a lot of time and money in to them to be successful WRAL Waddell: These youth programs are huge for us, we put a lot of time and money in…...
Q&A: Anna Gomez is the sole Democrat on the FCC. She has a warning for big media companies
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (902+ words) For now, she remains the sole Democrat on the Federal Communications Commission, where she's on an increasingly urgent mission to press media companies to more forcefully combat an administration she says is cracking down on free speech. Her immediate focus…...
Belarusian journalist falls dangerously ill in prison, relatives say, urging for him to be released
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (366+ words) Kiryl Pazniak, 49, has been in custody since his arrest in September on extremism charges, accusations widely used by authorities to stifle critical voices. Pazniak, who hosted a popular show on You Tube, faces a prison sentence of up to seven…...
WRAL investigative reporting honored with Service to America Award
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (340+ words) WRAL WRAL investigative reporting honored with Service to America Award RALEIGH, N. C. " WRAL's investigative reporting is once again earning national recognition. The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation has named WRAL-TV the recipient of the 2026 Service to America Award for Television…...