The county happenings can be found on the pages of the Carteret County News-Times, published Wednesday and Friday afternoons and Sunday morning. Produced by a staff of local writers, this newspaper is a good source of information for vacationers who want to know the schedules of tours, festivals, kids' programs, seminars,...more about Carteret County News-Times
For weekly local news of Swansboro and surrounding areas pick up a copy of the Tideland News at the newsstand. Swansboro, in Onslow County, borders Carteret County so residents also find news of their town in the Carteret County News-Times, published three times a week. The state newspaper circulated in the area is the Raleigh News and Observer. This section lists local radio and television stations and the local cable company.