Virginia Newspapers
Browse 102 newspapers from Virginia, from major metropolitan dailies to community weeklies.
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.
Today's US Front Pages →Marine Corps Times
Springfield, Virginia
Serving as a primary source of news for active-duty Marines and their families, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of military policy, career development, and legislative issues affecting the Corps. It is widely recognized for its independent reporting on the branch’s daily operations and its long-standing role as a vital information hub for the global Marine community.
Martinsville Bulletin
Martinsville, Virginia
Serving the Piedmont region of Virginia since 1889, this publication acts as the primary source for local news, regional sports, and community happenings in Martinsville and Henry County. It maintains a long-standing commitment to local journalism by chronicling the area's economic transitions and providing a dedicated platform for civic engagement.
Martinsville Daily
Martinsville, Virginia
Serving the local community of Martinsville, Virginia, this digital news outlet provides essential coverage of regional events, public safety, and government updates. It distinguishes itself as a dedicated source for timely, hyper-local reporting tailored to the residents and stakeholders of the surrounding Henry County area.
Mason Gazette
Fairfax, Virginia
The Mason Gazette serves as the primary news source for George Mason University, covering campus developments, research breakthroughs, and community achievements. Managed by the university’s Office of Strategic Communications, it provides faculty, staff, and students with timely updates on academic initiatives and administrative announcements across the Fairfax campus.
Mclean Connection
Mclean, Virginia
Serving the residents of McLean, Virginia, this community newspaper provides comprehensive local reporting on government, education, and neighborhood events. It is a key publication within the Connection Newspapers group, dedicated to fostering civic engagement by highlighting the unique stories and developments of the Northern Virginia suburbs.
Mount Vernon Gazette
Mount Vernon, Virginia
Serving the residents of Mount Vernon, Virginia, this community newspaper provides localized coverage of neighborhood news, government proceedings, and regional events. It is a key source of information for the area, maintaining a long-standing commitment to fostering civic engagement and community identity through its focus on hyper-local issues.
Navy Times
Springfield, Virginia
Serving as a primary source of independent news and analysis, this publication delivers comprehensive coverage on military policies, career development, and defense issues tailored to U.S. Navy sailors and their families. With a legacy spanning decades, it is widely recognized for its authoritative reporting on the legislative and professional challenges impacting the global naval community.
Nepali Post
Springfield, Virginia
Serving as a vital bridge for the Nepali diaspora in the United States, this digital publication provides essential news, community updates, and cultural insights tailored to the immigrant experience. It is notable for its role in fostering connection and preserving linguistic identity among Nepali speakers residing across North America.
News Messenger
Christiansburg, Virginia
Serving Christiansburg and Montgomery County, Virginia, the News Messenger provides comprehensive local coverage of government, community events, and sports. As part of the Montgomery Publishing group, it maintains a long-standing tradition of chronicling life in the New River Valley through weekly print and digital editions.
News Virginian
Waynesboro, Virginia
The News Virginian is a local news publication serving Waynesboro and Augusta County, Virginia. It provides coverage of local government, community events, high school sports, and regional news. As part of The Daily Progress network, it offers residents essential information and reporting on the Shenandoah Valley region.
Norfolk Virginian Pilot
Norfolk, Virginia
Serving the Hampton Roads region of Virginia since 1865, this publication is recognized as the dominant source of local news, investigative journalism, and sports coverage for the southeastern corner of the state. It maintains a significant cultural influence through its extensive reporting on the military, regional government, and the diverse maritime communities that define the area.
Northern Virginia Daily
Strasburg, Virginia
Serving the central Shenandoah Valley, this regional publication provides localized news, sports, and community coverage for residents of Shenandoah and Warren counties. Established in 1888, it remains a long-standing source of information focused on the civic life and historical identity of Virginia's northern mountain communities.
Oak Hill & Herndon Connection
Herndon, Virginia
Serving the communities of Herndon and Oak Hill, Virginia, this weekly newspaper provides localized reporting on municipal government, school board news, and regional public interest stories. It is a key source of information for residents seeking consistent coverage of neighborhood events and civic developments within this specific Fairfax County corridor.
Orange County Review
Orange, Virginia
The Orange County Review is a weekly newspaper serving Orange County, Virginia. It provides comprehensive local news coverage, including community events, government updates, and high school sports. As part of the Lee Enterprises group, it remains a vital source of information for residents in the Piedmont region.
Petersburg Progress Index
Petersburg, Virginia
Serving the Tri-Cities area of Virginia, this publication provides comprehensive local news, community reporting, and sports coverage to residents of Petersburg and its surrounding counties. Established in the 19th century, it remains a primary source for regional journalism and public discourse in Southside Virginia.
Radford News Journal
Radford, Virginia
The Radford News Journal is a weekly newspaper serving the city of Radford, Virginia. It provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and Radford University news. Part of the Montgomery Publishing group, it remains a primary source for regional reporting in the New River Valley.
Radford University Tartan
Radford, Virginia
The Tartan is the student-run newspaper of Radford University in Radford, Virginia. Established in 1921, it provides news, sports, and campus life coverage for the university community. The publication serves as a training ground for student journalists while maintaining an independent editorial voice on campus issues.
Rappahannock News
Washington, Virginia
Serving the residents of Rappahannock County, Virginia, since 1978, this independent weekly newspaper provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community affairs, and regional heritage. It is recognized for its commitment to high-quality community journalism that maintains a focus on the rural character and specific legislative concerns of its unique Piedmont audience.
Rappahannock Record
Kilmarnock, Virginia
Serving Virginia’s Northern Neck since 1916, this weekly publication is recognized for its comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and maritime heritage. It remains a primary source of record for the region, providing vital news and advertising to the residents of Lancaster, Northumberland, and surrounding counties.
Recorder
Hot Springs, Virginia
Serving Bath and Highland counties in Virginia, this community weekly has provided continuous local news coverage and regional reporting since 1877. It is widely recognized for its commitment to investigative journalism and its role as a vital source of accountability for government affairs in the rural Allegheny Highlands.
Reston Connection
Reston, Virginia
Serving the Reston community since 1989, this weekly publication provides in-depth local news, government reporting, and coverage of civic events for residents of this planned community. It acts as a vital conduit for hyper-local journalism, connecting neighbors through dedicated features on schools, sports, and regional developments.
Richmond Times Dispatch
Richmond, Virginia
The Richmond Times-Dispatch is a major daily newspaper serving the Richmond, Virginia, metropolitan area. Founded in 1850, it provides comprehensive coverage of local politics, community news, sports, and business. The publication is the primary news source for central Virginia and maintains a focus on regional issues.
Richmond.com
Richmond, Virginia
Serving as the digital presence for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, this platform provides comprehensive news, sports, and community coverage for the capital of Virginia. It is notable for its long-standing history as the primary source of record for the region, offering a blend of investigative journalism and local interest stories to a wide audience across Central Virginia.
Roanoke Times
Roanoke, Virginia
Serving the Roanoke Valley and Southwest Virginia since 1886, this publication is the region’s primary source for comprehensive local news, investigative journalism, and community sports coverage. It remains a historic fixture of the Appalachian media landscape, providing essential reporting to a diverse audience across the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Salem Times Register
Salem, Virginia
The Salem Times-Register is a weekly newspaper serving Salem, Virginia, and Roanoke County. It provides comprehensive local news coverage, including community events, high school sports, and local government reports. As part of the Main Street Newspapers group, it remains a primary source of information for the Salem area.
Smithfield Times
Smithfield, Virginia
Established 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.
Smyth County News & Messenger
Marion, Virginia
Serving the residents of Marion and the surrounding Appalachian highlands, this publication offers comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and regional issues. It stands as a primary source of news for the county, maintaining a long-standing tradition of documenting the daily life and evolving history of Southwest Virginia.
South Boston News & Record
South Boston, Virginia
The News & Record is a local newspaper based in South Boston, Virginia, serving Halifax County and surrounding areas. Now part of the SoVaNOW digital platform alongside The Mecklenburg Sun, it provides comprehensive coverage of local news, sports, community events, and legal notices for southern Virginia residents.
South Hill Enterprise
South Hill, Virginia
The South Hill Enterprise is a weekly newspaper serving South Hill and surrounding Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It provides comprehensive local news coverage, high school sports reports, and community announcements. Owned by Womack Publishing, it remains a primary source of information for residents in the southern Virginia region.
Southside Messenger
Keysville, Virginia
The Southside Messenger is a weekly community newspaper serving Charlotte, Lunenburg, and Prince Edward counties in Southside Virginia. Based in Keysville, it provides local news, high school sports coverage, and legal notices, maintaining a strong focus on the rural interests and residents of the Southside region.
Southside Sentinel
Urbanna, Virginia
Serving the residents of Middlesex County and the surrounding Tidewater region, this long-standing weekly publication provides essential local coverage of community events, government affairs, and regional history. It is recognized as a vital pillar of the Urbanna area, maintaining a century-old tradition of documenting the unique coastal culture and civic life of Virginia’s Middle Peninsula.
Southwest Times
Pulaski, Virginia
The Patriot is a weekly newspaper serving Pulaski County and the New River Valley region of Virginia. Based in Pulaski, the publication provides local news coverage, including community events, high school sports, regional developments, and government updates for residents of the surrounding area.
Southwest Virginia Enterprise
Wytheville, Virginia
The Bristol Herald Courier is a daily newspaper serving the Tri-Cities area of Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee. Based in Bristol, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, crime, sports, and community events across several counties, acting as a primary news source for the broader region.
Springfield Connection
Springfield, Virginia
Serving as a hyperlocal source of news, this publication focuses on the community affairs, local government, and public interest stories of the Springfield area in Fairfax County, Virginia. It provides dedicated coverage of neighborhood events and regional developments, establishing itself as a key resource for residents seeking information on local civic life.
Style Weekly
Richmond, Virginia
Serving the Richmond metropolitan area, this alternative newsweekly is recognized for its in-depth investigative journalism, arts and culture coverage, and comprehensive dining reviews. Since its founding in 1982, the publication has established itself as an essential guide to the city's political landscape and vibrant social scene.
Suffolk News Herald
Suffolk, Virginia
Serving the community of Suffolk, Virginia, and the surrounding Western Tidewater region, this publication provides comprehensive local news, sports coverage, and commentary. It is notable for its long-standing history dating back to 1873, acting as a primary source of information for residents regarding municipal government, local events, and regional developments.
The Rotunda
Farmville, Virginia
Established in 1920, this independent student-run publication serves the Longwood University community by reporting on campus events, local news, and regional developments. It is notable for its long-standing commitment to providing students with practical journalism experience while fostering transparency and open dialogue within the Farmville area.
Tidewater News
Courtland, Virginia
Serving the residents of Southampton County and the city of Franklin, this community publication has documented regional news and local events since its founding in 1905. It remains a primary source of information for the Tidewater area, focusing on civic developments, school sports, and issues pertinent to its rural Virginia readership.
USA Today
FPArlington, Virginia
Headquartered in Arlington, this nationally distributed publication revolutionized the industry in 1982 by introducing a concise, visually driven format that emphasizes colorful graphics and streamlined reporting. It serves a broad American audience by providing accessible coverage of news, sports, and lifestyle topics designed for easy digestion by busy, mobile readers.
UVA Cavalier Daily
Charlottesville, Virginia
Founded in 1890, this independent, student-run publication serves as the primary source of news, sports, and opinion for the University of Virginia community. It is notable for its commitment to editorial autonomy and its long-standing role as a critical watchdog regarding university administration and campus life.
Valley Banner
Elkton, Virginia
The Valley Banner is a weekly newspaper serving Elkton and eastern Rockingham County, Virginia. It provides local news coverage, community events, and high school sports reports for residents of the Shenandoah Valley. The publication is part of the Byrd Newspapers group and maintains a focus on community-centric journalism.
Vienna & Oakton Connection
Vienna, Virginia
Serving the communities of Vienna, Oakton, and Dunn Loring, this weekly publication provides hyper-local news coverage, school updates, and features on neighborhood events. It is a member of the Connection Newspapers group, which has provided regional reporting across Northern Virginia for over two centuries.
Vinton Messenger
Vinton, Virginia
The Vinton Messenger is a weekly community newspaper serving Vinton and eastern Roanoke County, Virginia. Part of the Main Street Newspapers group, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, schools, prep sports, and community events, maintaining its role as a primary source of local news since 1885.
Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
The Virginia Gazette is a local newspaper based in Williamsburg, Virginia, covering James City County and York County. Established in 1736, it is one of the oldest publications in the United States. It provides community news, local government updates, and reporting on the historic Colonial Williamsburg area.
Virginia Star
Gate City, Virginia
Serving as the primary local news source for Scott County, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of regional government, community events, and high school athletics. It is recognized for its longstanding role as a chronicler of life in the Appalachian foothills, connecting residents of Gate City and surrounding rural communities through consistent local reporting.
Virginian Pilot
Hampton, Virginia
Serving 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.
Virginian Review
Covington, Virginia
The Virginian Review is a local newspaper based in Covington, Virginia, serving the Alleghany Highlands region. It provides comprehensive coverage of community news, government updates, crime, local sports, and public notices. The publication focuses on reporting news essential to residents of Covington and the surrounding Virginia counties.
Voice Newspaper
Richmond, Virginia
Serving the African American community in Richmond, Virginia, since 1991, this publication provides a vital platform for local news, cultural events, and social issues impacting the Black population. It is widely recognized as a key source for community advocacy and minority-focused reporting within the greater Richmond metropolitan area.
VT Collegiate Times
Blacksburg, Virginia
Serving the Virginia Tech community in Blacksburg since 1903, this independent student-run publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, university sports, and local events. It is a vital information source for the student body, alumni, and faculty, distinguished by its long-standing history as one of the oldest collegiate newspapers in the United States.
Warren County Report
Front Royal, Virginia
WFC Report is a free local newspaper based in Front Royal, Virginia, serving the Northwest Virginia area. Formerly known as the Warren County Report, the publication provides coverage of local government, community news, and regional events across Warren, Frederick, and Clarke counties.
