Pilot
Southern Pines, North Carolina, United StatesEnglishServing the Sandhills region of North Carolina since 1920, this twice-weekly publication is widely recognized for its high-quality community journalism and frequent national awards for excellence. It maintains a deep focus on local civic affairs, arts, and golf culture while providing a comprehensive record of life in the Moore County area.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN NORTH CAROLINA
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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