WSFX – Fox Wilmington is rated Right-Center with Mostly Factual factual reporting by Media Bias Fact Check.
RIGHT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources are slight to moderately conservative in bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appealing to emotion or stereotypes) to favor conservative causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Right-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate WSFX – Fox Wilmington right-center biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the right and Mostly Factual for factual reporting due to its use of Fox News for national news.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER (2.7)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (3.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
WSFX – Fox Wilmington is a TV Station based in Wilmington, North Carolina. foxwilmington.com delivers local and national news, sports, and weather.
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Funded by / Ownership
WSFX – Fox Wilmington is owned by Gray Television, which operates 145+ stations across the USA. Sponsored content and advertising generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
WSFX – Fox Wilmington reports local news through the use of journalists with minimal bias using neutral headlines, such as Wilmington man arrested on child exploitation charges. All information is properly sourced. National and international news is primarily republished from Fox News.
Editorially, the station does not produce opinion pieces; however, the use of Fox News for national news indicates a right-leaning bias. In general, the station is fact-based and has a slight right-leaning editorial bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None to date
Overall, we rate WSFX – Fox Wilmington right-center biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the right and Mostly Factual for factual reporting due to its use of Fox News for national news. (D. Van Zandt 02/17/2026)
Source: https://foxwilmington.com/
Last Updated on July 26, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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