Carolina Public Press

Carolina Public Press is an independent nonprofit news organization dedicated to investigative and accountability journalism in North Carolina. Founded in 2011, the newsroom produces in-depth reporting on government, elections, healthcare, education, environment, justice, and public policy. Its journalism focuses on issues that affect communities throughout the state, including topics that may receive limited coverage from traditional outlets. The organization operates as a nonprofit newsroom supported through grants, donations, and partnerships. In addition to publishing original investigations, it collaborates with other media organizations to expand the reach of its reporting. Its work emphasizes transparency, civic participation, and access to reliable information. Carolina Public Press serves readers seeking deeper reporting on complex public issues across North Carolina.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:

Asheville, United States

Year the organization
started publishing:

2011

Languages:

English

Spanish

Type of coverage:

Regional

Area of coverage:

North Carolina

Type of content produced by theme:

Environment

Politics

Health and well-being

Law and crime

Economy and finance

Journalism genres:

Interviews and reporting

Investigative journalism

Journalism coverage types and techniques:

Solutions or constructive journalism

Explanatory journalism

Tech platforms and other mediums used:

Website

Newsletter

Founders

Female:

Male:

Founders:

Angie Newsome

Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:

Part-time employees:

Freelancers or consultants:

Volunteers:

Organization tax status:

Non-profit

All revenue sources reported by media leaders:

Grants

Audience support / reader revenue

Grants or investment from philanthropic organisations

Grants from Google

Grants from corporations

Individual donations

The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:

Grants

Why is this profile included?

This media outlet is part of our directory because it meets SembraMedia’s inclusion criteria: it produces original content, serves the public interest, and works with independence and transparency. This profile was developed using information provided directly by the media outlet, through surveys or interviews. We aim to keep the information current, but SembraMedia does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and recommends verifying any key details with the media organization.

Carolina Public Press

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Management and team

Founders

Team

Business structure and revenue sources