Newspapers: North Carolina Newspapers

Search for a specific title in the Library Catalog. The results will tell you if the library has the item in print (current copies on our newspaper shelves; older copies on microfilm) or online via a database. Ask at the reference desk or the circulation desk if you need assistance using microfilm.

Note: many online newspapers have limits to how many articles you may access for free per month. If you have trouble accessing a specific article, contact a librarian.

A growing collection of digitized newspapers from all over North Carolina. Each title has a limited range of dates available.Search by a topic or browse for a specific newspaper.

Hunter Library has many newspapers on microfilm; many of these are also available via various digital collections or databases. Browse those access points here--by title, location, or time period. You can also search this resource by a town name (e.g., Sylva) and find relevant newspapers.

News in North Carolina is often covered by newspapers in other states--even countries.Search the British newspapers too--many NC news stories, especially historically, were of international interest.

Selected English language articles from the Cherokee Phoenix newspaper, published by the Cherokee Nation from 1828-1834. Articles focus on Cherokee history and regional history.