Charlottesville Progress
Charlottesville, Virginia, United StatesEnglishServing the Charlottesville community since 1892, this publication acts as the primary source of local news, investigative journalism, and regional reporting for Albemarle County and the surrounding areas. It is widely recognized for its extensive coverage of University of Virginia affairs and its long-standing role as the central record for daily political and civic life in Central Virginia.
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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