Virginian Pilot
Hampton, Virginia, United StatesEnglishServing the Hampton Roads region of Virginia since 1865, this publication is recognized for its extensive coverage of military affairs, local politics, and maritime news. It remains a primary source of information for the coastal community, historically distinguished by its Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalism and detailed reporting on the naval presence in the area.
TOTAL CIRCULATION
131,653
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN VIRGINIA
Press history in the Old Dominion traces back to the colonial era, evolving today into a market characterized by heavy corporate consolidation alongside major national headquarters. Arlington serves as the base for USA Today, Gannett’s flagship national daily with a massive nationwide circulation. The regional market is dominated by the Richmond Times-Dispatch, a capital city daily owned by Lee Enterprises, and The Virginian-Pilot in Hampton Roads, which operates under Alden Global Capital ownership. The Commonwealth also sustains a historically significant African American press, highlighted by the independent Richmond Free Press and Norfolk's century-old New Journal and Guide. Paperboy indexes 102 Virginia newspapers — browse the full directory below.
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