Hurricane Helene Coverage

As Hurricane Helene unleashes its devastating floods across our state, the North Carolina Press Association stands in awe of the dedication and bravery of our member journalists. In times of crisis, our members are the eyes, ears, and voices of their communities—providing critical updates, uncovering untold stories, and shining a light on the human spirit’s resilience in the face of adversity.

We are incredibly proud of your tireless efforts in delivering timely, accurate, and compassionate reporting during these unprecedented times. Your work helps keep North Carolinians informed, connected, and safe. The importance of local journalism has never been more evident than it is now.

Thank you for your unwavering service to the people of North Carolina.

Stay safe, stay strong, and know that we stand with you. Please contact NCPA if you need help with any resources to continue your coverage. 

This gallery showcases a few of the front pages highlighting the damage caused by the flooding.  If you would like your front page added, please send it to us (katie@ncpress.com)

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JEA names 4 Friends of Scholastic Journalism Four individuals who have made significant contributions to scholastic journalism will be honored as  Friends of Scholastic Journalism  this fall. They will be formally recognized during …
ITC letter re: Lithographic Printing Plates Dear Newspaper Executive, This letter is a personal one. Although I am fortunate as chair of the 139-year-old National Newspaper Association to see trends across our industry, this is about something …
Two things that will never change Luke told me about a business panel discussion in which he participated. He represented the ad department of the local newspaper, and others represented industries like banking, accounting, and …
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Requiem for a newspaperman: Ron Green’s funeral a fitting tribute to a Charlotte legend Ron Green’s funeral began Monday afternoon in Charlotte with the national anthem. It was a fitting tribute for the longtime local sports columnist, and not just because he once served in …
Indy to expand coverage The news leader of Durham’s  Indy Week , a free alternative publication that celebrated its 40th anniversary last year, has said she’ll step aside to focus on expanding the …
Hernandez joins staff at Ashe Post & Times WEST JEFFERSON — The  Ashe Post & Times  added a new reporter to the team on July 10. Francisco Hernandez graduated from Appalachian State University in 2023 with a …
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Disaster Checklist for Newspapers   As we’ve learned from recent hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters, your newspaper has a unique and important responsibility to the community and must …
W-S Chronicle at 50: a pop-up exhibit and panel discussion Thursday, Sept. 5,  will mark 50 years since the publication of the Winston-Salem Chronicle’s inaugural issue. That evening, MUSE   Winston-Salem (MUSEws) and the …
Stanley Records The town of Stanley has adopted a public records policy that charges a special service fee for access to public records that take time to produce. The new policy, which was approved at a City Council …
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