Herald Dispatch
Huntington, West Virginia, United StatesEnglishServing as the primary daily news source for the Huntington, West Virginia, tri-state region, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, regional sports, and community events. Its legacy spans over a century, establishing it as a cornerstone of information for residents across the borders of West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN WEST VIRGINIA
Appalachian geography historically fostered a localized press network of independent daily and weekly publications that are increasingly consolidating under regional owners like Ogden Newspapers and HD Media. The primary statewide publication is the Charleston Gazette-Mail, formed by the merger of the historically liberal Charleston Gazette and the conservative Charleston Daily Mail. Further north, the family-owned Dominion Post serves Morgantown with a conservative editorial stance, while Wheeling-headquartered Ogden Newspapers publishes the oldest continuously operating daily, The Intelligencer. Serving the flagship university community, The Daily Athenaeum operates as an independent student-run alternative. Paperboy indexes 33 West Virginia newspapers — browse the full directory below.
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- Schedule details for 2026 WV Book Festival, set for Oct. 24, released
- Cabell County Board of Education to meet Tuesday, consider contracts
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- As financial liabilities mount, Justices say Omni affiliate misled court on deal talk
- New Wayne police chief, mayor discuss experience, priorities for department
- Foundation for the Tri-State Community awards $55K in spring community grants
- Letter to the editor: The rule of law wins the day