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The News & Observer
AddedJun 30, 2026
UpdatedJun 30, 2026
The News & Observer

The News & Observer

Acquired Subsidiary

The News & Observer is a regional daily newspaper and digital news publisher serving North Carolina's Research Triangle.

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Raleigh, NC, US
Founded
1880
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The News & Observer is a daily newspaper and digital news platform based in Raleigh, North Carolina. It covers local, state, and national news, politics, sports, business, and culture for the Research Triangle region, including Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.

The paper traces its origins to 1880, when Samuel A. Ashe combined the Raleigh News and the Raleigh Observer under The News and Observer banner. It is owned by The McClatchy Company and has won multiple Pulitzer Prizes, including a 1996 Public Service award for reporting on the environmental and health impacts of North Carolina's hog industry.

The News & Observer - M & A Snapshot

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  • The McClatchy Company

    Acquired The News & Observer • $373M • Aug 1, 1995

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The News & Observer - Quick Facts

Who are The News & Observer's competitors?

Companies similar to The News & Observer include The Herald-Sun, The Charlotte Observer, Herald Online and The State.

When was The News & Observer founded?

The News & Observer was founded in 1880.

Where is The News & Observer's headquarters located?

The News & Observer's headquarters is located in Raleigh, NC, US.

When was The News & Observer's last funding round?

The News & Observer's most recent funding round was for $373M (USD) in May 1995.

How much has The News & Observer raised to-date?

As of May 17, 1995, The News & Observer has raised a total of $373M (USD).

The News & Observer - Classification

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  • Corporate
Model
  • Media Company
Revenue
  • Advertising
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  • Consumer