Empowering Latino Voices in North Carolina
For nearly three decades, La Noticia has been the trusted voice of the Latino community in Charlotte, North Carolina — producing original, high-quality journalism in Spanish that informs, connects, and empowers.
Our mission is to deliver accurate and accessible news and information that enables Latino residents to:
- Make informed decisions
- Engage in meaningful civic conversations
- Access essential resources and opportunities
- Find solutions to community challenges
- Shape a more equitable and inclusive future
- Combat misinformation and disinformation
- Celebrate Latino achievements and culture
Who We Are
Founded in 1997, La Noticia is an independent, family-owned community news organization committed to excellence, integrity, and innovation. For 28 years, we have been a cornerstone of information for Spanish-speaking families across North Carolina.
We cover issues that matter most to our community — immigration, education, housing, elections, health, the economy, and culture — producing award-winning investigative and enterprise reporting that drives civic participation and social change.
Our Editorial Pillars
- Community Voices and Stories
We highlight the people, places, and traditions that define Latino life in Charlotte — showcasing resilience, identity, and cultural pride. - Information the Community Needs
Through investigative and solutions journalism, we uncover stories about immigration policy, affordable housing, health access, education, and economic opportunity. - Information the Community Wants
We celebrate Latino culture and everyday life — entertainment, local events and shared experiences that connect our readers.
Our Impact
Our journalism reaches more than 350,000 people each month through a powerful multimedia ecosystem:
- Print edition: 97,500 weekly readers
- LaNoticia.com: 75,000 monthly unique users
- Social media followers: 130,000 combined followers on Facebook and Instagram
- Social media visualizations: Over 3 million monthly combined on Facebook and Instagram
- Newsletters: 13,000+ engaged subscribers
- YouTube: 17,000 video views and growing
Through this reach, La Noticia provides not just information — but representation, empowerment, and belonging for a rapidly growing Latino population that now represents one in five North Carolinians.
Recognized for Excellence
Our commitment to journalistic integrity and community service has earned national recognition:
- 49 José Martí Awards from the National Association of Hispanic Publications (2024), including 9 gold (one of them Outstanding Spanish Language Weekly Newspaper)— making La Noticia the most awarded Spanish-language news outlet in the U.S. for nine consecutive years.
- Two national EPPY Awards from Editor & Publisher for Best Website for a Latino Newspaper and Best Weekly Newspaper Website (English and Spanish).
- Collaboration of the Year Award from LION Publishers for innovative community engagement and newsroom partnerships in 2023.
Collaborations and Partnerships
La Noticia is an active member of the Charlotte Journalism Collaborative (CJC) — alongside Carolina Public Press, WFAE, WCNC TV, The Charlotte Observer, QCityMetro, QNotes, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, James L. Knight School of Communication at Queens University of Charlotte — working together to make trusted local news accessible to all.
We are also proud members of LatidoBeat, a national coalition of leading local Spanish-language news organizations, united to elevate the rich diversity of Latino voices across the United States. Driven by a shared beat, we aim to move forward together, highlighting our communities’ experiences and telling the stories that truly matter. The members of LatidoBeat are: La Noticia (Charlotte), La Opinión (Los Angeles), La Raza (Chicago), El Diario (New York City), El Comercio de Colorado, La Prensa de Houston, and La Prensa de Orlando.
Our partnership with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library ensures that every edition of La Noticia since 1997 is preserved in The Vault, the city’s official historical digital archive — a testament to our role in documenting the Latino experience in Charlotte.
Wells Fargo and La Noticia partnered to launch “Mi Dinero y Yo” (My Money and Me), a community initiative designed to help Latino families strengthen their financial well-being. Through original, culturally relevant content in Spanish. This project provides practical guidance on personal finance, empowering participants to make informed decisions and move toward greater financial independence.
Bank of America and La Noticia have joined forces to support Latino-owned businesses. The project “Negocios” offers entrepreneurs practical information and original content on how to build successful sales campaigns, create profitable marketing plans, and develop effective social media strategies to grow their businesses.
Our Core Values
- Accuracy — We verify facts, not rumors.
- Trustworthiness — We honor our audience’s faith in us.
- Integrity — We report with honesty and fairness.
- Excellence — We strive for the highest standards of journalism.
- Accessibility — We make quality news available to all.
- Innovation — We embrace new tools and formats to reach our community.
- Family & Faith — We are guided by values that unite and sustain our audience.
Why Funders Invest in La Noticia
Supporting La Noticia means strengthening local news, equity, and civic engagement among Latino residents of North Carolina. Our newsroom serves as both an information hub and a community bridge, giving voice to those often left out of the conversation.
We invite partners, funders, and institutions to join us in expanding the impact of local journalism — ensuring that every Latino family has access to trusted local news and information, representation, and opportunity.
Meet our amazing team:
