LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate the Statesville Record & Landmark Least Biased based on balanced news reporting. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to a clean fact check record and use of credible sources.
Detailed Record
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 1874, The Statesville Record and Landmark is among the oldest daily newspapers in North Carolina, beginning as the Landmark. The Statesville Record & Landmark is published 7 days a week, serving Statesville and Iredell County in North Carolina.
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Funded by / Ownership
Lee Enterprises owns and publishes the The Statesville Record and Landmark. According to Open Secrets, Lee Enterprises donated 88% of its money to Republican politicians from 1990 until 2016. However, during the 2020 election cycle, they donated 70% to Democratic candidates and causes. Advertising and subscription fees generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
In review, the Statesville Record & Landmark reports local news through staff writers and uses minimally loaded wording such as this: Persons of interest sought in 2 robberies. USA and world news is syndicated from the Associated Press. Editorially, the Statesville Record & Landmark has not published an editorial since May of 2018. Further, they do not endorse political candidates. The opinion page demonstrates a balance between right and left-leaning opinions.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Statesville Record & Landmark Least Biased based on balanced news reporting. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to a clean fact check record and use of credible sources. (D. Van Zandt 1/19/2019) Updated (07/15/2023)
Source: https://www.statesville.com
Last Updated on July 15, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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