Smithfield Times
Smithfield, Virginia, United StatesEnglishEstablished in 1920, this community newspaper serves Isle of Wight County and the town of Smithfield, Virginia, with a focus on local government, education, and regional news. It is notable for its long-standing commitment to traditional print journalism and its role as the primary source of record for the rural and suburban communities it covers.
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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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