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2026 NCPA Editorial and Advertising Awards

2026 NCPA Editorial and Advertising Awards  Contact:  Philip Lucey, NCPA Executive Director, phil@ncpress.com For Immediate Release  Thursday, September 10th, 2026  …
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Media Law Handbook

 Know your rights. Know your NC Media Law. Click to view the online resource the professionals use; the NC Media Law Handbook. Continuous updates make this the most valuable legal resource for reporters, editors, and practioners.

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National Newspaper Week 2026 Rooted in Community, Committed to Truth In small towns, suburbs and cities across America, local newspapers are there for the moments that matter — elections and ballgames, new businesses and …
CMS investigation into Superintendent Crystal Hill cost taxpayers at least $379,000 The investigation into superintendent Crystal Hill by an outside law firm cost Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools at least $379,000, according to  public   records  released Friday. …
Local newspapers play essential roles It was 40 years ago this week that I wrote my first column for North Carolina newspapers. Still in journalism school at UNC-Chapel Hill, I was interning that summer at two outlets based in Nash …
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Justin Smith of The News Reporter Elected President of the North Carolina Press Association Justin Smith, publisher of The News Reporter, has been elected president of the North Carolina Press Association (NCPA).
Julia Daniels, a champion of art and culture married to N&O publisher, has died Julia Jones Daniels, the “professional volunteer” who led dozens of arts, history and museum groups across North Carolina, and who formed one half of Raleigh’s best known power couple while …
Segal named editor at The State after search by McClatchy Chris Segal, a North Carolina native and former editor of The Sun News in Myrtle Beach, has been named executive editor of The State, succeeding Brian Tolley as leader of the Columbia newsroom. …
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Secrecy on campus That sibilant sound you just heard was the whoosh of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill closing the door on its latest internal investigation of shenanigans on campus. In this case, …
CMS superintendent debacle shows need for NC government transparency law | Opinion When the Charlotte Mecklenburg Board of Education abruptly suspended Superintendent Crystal Hill back in June and placed her on investigation, the public was given few answers. Even fewer answers …
Free papers designed to fuel Lakewood’s future Lakewood District students will have a unique opportunity this fall to build community, share their voice, strengthen literacy, promote their schools and learn more about the newspaper’s role, all …
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Newspaper Market Insight from a study conducted by Coda Ventures, found that 6.6 million North Carolina adults rely on print or digital newspapers for news and information. More than half of North Carolina adults use newspaper advertising to make important buying decisions. Curious about how you can reach your target market? Check out these Market Insight sheets.  

From the Appalachian Mountains to the Outer Banks, North Carolina’s landscape is as diverse as its economy. Throughout the state, businesses both large and small are pioneering new frontiers in technology, pharma, aerospace, automotive, textiles and more. Plus, it’s home to an active audience of consumers who rely on North Carolina’s print and digital newspapers for the community news, information and advertising that impact their lives. Coda Ventures recently conducted a market study, proving the power of local newspapers in North Carolina.

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