Our Work
With the continued decline of local news outlets across the country, the importance of providing compelling and reliable community-oriented news content is greater than ever. The Community News Center (CNC) is working to address this major civic concern by filling the “news desert” void.
According to the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media, between 2004 and 2019, North Carolina experienced a 22% decrease in newspapers and a 38% drop in newspaper circulation.
CNC is delivering community news to locations across the country in need of new, reliable sources of local news and information. CNC’s newspapers and newsletters provide information on topics ranging from local events and destinations to money saving tips and government resources.
Source: The Expanding News Desert — UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media
“More than half of U.S. counties have no, or very limited, access to a reliable local news source. There are 204 counties without any local news outlet and 1,562 counties with only one remaining local news source.”
Source: The State of Local News Project 2023 Report — Northwestern University Medill School
News You Can Use
Financial & Consumer Protection
USA.gov — Consumer issues
USA.gov — Spending, saving & investing
AARP — Retirement savings & planning
Social Services & Healthcare
USDHHS — Federal social services
NCDHHS — NC social services
NCDHHS — NC medicaid
Medicare.Gov — Sign up for Medicare
ObamaCare — Enroll in ObamaCare
Voting
NC.Gov — Register to vote, find your polling place & learn about voting options
North Carolina State Board of Elections — Stay informed on upcoming elections
NCVoter.Org — Learn about your right to vote
Help With Prescription Drug Savings
Resources Partnership for Prescription Assistance
— Search for patient assistance resources that drug companies offer
GoodRx
— Find coupons for your medications
Needymeds
— Access free information & programs that help with the prescription drug costs