LEAST BIASED
These sources have minimal bias and use very few loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes). The reporting is factual and usually sourced. These are the most credible media sources. See all Least Biased Sources.
- Overall, we rate WRDE – CoastTV as Least Biased, based on its balanced story selection and minimal editorializing. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-1.3)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: TV Station
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
WRDE – CoastTV is a NBC-affiliated TV station based in Salisbury. Maryland, United States. CoastTV.com is the associated website that provides news, weather, and sports for the Salisbury region.
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Funded by / Ownership
As the owner and operator of WRDE – CoastTV and its other media properties, Draper Holdings Business Trust is a family-owned, Delaware-based media and real-estate company dedicated to serving the Delmarva region. Under Chief Executive Molly Draper Russell, the Trust continues the legacy of founder Tom Draper by focusing on local news, community service, and regional philanthropy, rather than national political campaigns. Revenue is generated through advertising.
Analysis / Bias
The WRDE – CoastTV website covers news, sports, crime, and weather for the Salisbury, Maryland area. Local news is covered through reporters with minimal bias, such as this Sussex County government offices to close early Dec. 5. Many local stories contain embedded videos from the TV station. National and world news is covered by the Associated Press.
Editorially, WRDE – CoastTV does not provide opinion pieces; however, they report on politics. Political news is presented with minimal bias, such as this Governor Meyer approves HB 255 to prevent state revenue loss. In general, the news is reported factually and with minimal bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate WRDE – CoastTV as Least Biased, based on its balanced story selection and minimal editorializing. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 11/20/2025)
Source: https://www.coasttv.com/
Last Updated on November 20, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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