Our Stories
At Beacon Media, we focus on telling the stories that truly matter to our communities. Beacon Media is built around the people who are preserving and strengthening democracy in North Carolina communities. From healthcare and education to housing and justice, our stories are crafted to inform, inspire, and spark meaningful change. It is these community leaders and trusted messengers who will shift our collective narrative and show us what is possible — and then they are the ones who will make it a reality. We share their words and voices far and wide. That’s why all of our commentary is free to republish. We encourage you to use and share our work to help amplify the voices and issues that need attention across our state.
Read The Latest Stories
Opinion: Why we are asking ‘Do You Even Live Here?’
Two mayors from Western North Carolina are launching a new podcast, in partnership with Beacon Media, to answer a big question about the future of North Carolina. Preston Blakely (left) & Dalton George (right) By Preston Blakely and Dalton George Beacon Media Last...
Rural NC town shows how you can build power from the ground up
How a campaign to re-open a park helped build small-town political power in Oxford, North Carolina.
How about working people on the ballot?
Jayne Williams ran for Kannapolis City Council to advocate for working-class issues, and she’s not done yet.
Four Miles Through Kannapolis on Foot
Explore Dale Earnhardt’s hometown on this scenic 4-mile run, uncovering history and surprises along the way.
The story behind a decal of NC State’s mascot eating UNC’s mascot
Vintage decals show a time when mascots were unruly and universities didn’t control the fun.