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NC Local receives national grant to fuel nonprofit news for North Carolina’s future

By Shannan Bowen, NC Local CEOJuly 13, 2026July 13, 2026

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‘Local news is where it’s at’

by Catherine KompFebruary 18, 2026February 18, 2026

A volunteer and Caitlin Metzguer stand outside, behind a table with voter information on it it. They are holding organize and blue signs that say "I Voted Early."

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A plain language playbook for journalists covering the North Carolina 2026 primary

by Catherine KompFebruary 11, 2026February 11, 2026

Print editions of the alternative weekly Encore are clipped to a wire, folding display at a recent fundraiser to support the relaunch of the former publication.

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The return of Encore

by Catherine KompJanuary 21, 2026January 21, 2026

Sarah Scully stands in front of the Madison County school board building, which has a red roof and large glass doors. The entrance is decorated with Christmas wreaths, and there are shrubs in the foreground. The sky is clear and blue, suggesting a bright day.

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Covering the gaps

by Catherine KompJanuary 7, 2026January 7, 2026

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Pitch a session for the 2026 NC News & Information Summit

By Diara J. TownesDecember 9, 2025December 9, 2025

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‘A living archive of voices that dare to speak truth and amplify hope’

by Catherine KompDecember 3, 2025December 3, 2025

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How community colleges can help strengthen local news ecosystems

by Catherine KompNovember 12, 2025November 13, 2025

A graphic with a portrait of Ronni Butts, smiling with curly black hair. Ronni has brown skin and is wearing a black blazer. The text is her quote: "Cast a wide net, but don’t neglect local news. Don’t neglect the newsroom that’s right down the street. Oftentimes smaller may be better. You’re able to connect with people more and have diverse opportunities." The background has a blue-green design.

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One NC journalist’s playbook for getting to ‘yes’

by Catherine KompOctober 22, 2025October 23, 2025

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Help your audience cut through the confusion on vaccines

by Catherine KompOctober 15, 2025October 15, 2025

A collage of newspaper clippings featuring the headline "The News Reporter," with articles focused on local sports. One article discusses high school basketball with the title "Sports" and mentions "Dan Biser." Another highlights the Tabor girls' basketball team aiming for a state title, showcasing photos and text related to local sports achievements.

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Friends and colleagues remember Dan Biser, ‘historian of Columbus county’s sporting life’

by Catherine KompOctober 15, 2025October 15, 2025

A highlighted excerpt from SB 429 revising public access to autopsy information. The text shows that “any records, worksheets, reports, photographs, tests, or analyses” related to deaths under criminal investigation will be treated as records of criminal investigations. Highlighted phrases include: “THE DISCLOSURE AND RELEASE OF AUTOPSY INFORMATION,” “any records, worksheets, reports, photographs, tests, or analyses,” and “shall be treated as records of criminal investigations.”

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New North Carolina law shields medical examiner records from public view

by Catherine KompSeptember 17, 2025September 19, 2025

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