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.

Air Force Times

Springfield, Virginia

Serving as an independent source of news and analysis, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of policy, pay, and professional issues for active-duty, reserve, and retired members of the United States Air Force. Since its founding in 1947, it has established itself as an essential information outlet for airmen and their families regarding the military lifestyle and institutional developments.

Alex Times

Alexandria, Virginia

The Alexandria Times is a locally owned, independent weekly newspaper serving Alexandria, Virginia. It provides comprehensive coverage of local government, schools, real estate, and community events. Since its founding in 2005, it has established itself as a primary source of news and lifestyle content for the city’s residents.

Alexandria Gazette Packet

Alexandria, Virginia

Tracing its origins back to 1784, this publication ranks among the oldest continuously operating newspapers in the United States. It serves the residents of Alexandria, Virginia, with a dedicated editorial focus on hyper-local news, community events, and civic affairs.

Arlington Connection

Arlington, Virginia

Serving the residents of Arlington, Virginia, this community newspaper provides comprehensive coverage of local government, school events, and neighborhood news. Its long-standing dedication to hyper-local reporting makes it a vital resource for citizens seeking to stay connected to the specific issues and developments shaping their immediate community.

Army Times

Springfield, Virginia

Serving as a primary news source for members of the United States Army, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of military policy, pay, benefits, and operational developments. It is widely recognized for its investigative reporting and independent analysis that directly impacts the lives and careers of active-duty soldiers, veterans, and their families.

Augusta Free Press

Waynesboro, Virginia

Established in 2002, this independent digital news outlet serves the Shenandoah Valley and Virginia at large with a focus on investigative journalism, regional politics, and comprehensive sports coverage. It is notable for its transition from a traditional print publication to a widely read online-only platform that prioritizes local accountability and progressive political commentary.

Bedford Bulletin

Bedford, Virginia

The Bedford Bulletin is a local newspaper serving Bedford and Bedford County, Virginia. It provides coverage of local government meetings, community news, school board updates, and public safety reports. The publication focuses on issues affecting the town and county, documenting civil proceedings and neighborhood events for the community.

Burke Connection

Burke, Virginia

Serving the residents of Burke, Virginia, this community newspaper provides localized coverage of government, school board activities, and neighborhood developments. It functions as a dedicated outlet for hyper-local journalism, connecting suburban readers to the civic issues and human-interest stories that directly impact their daily lives.

Business Journal

Bristol, Virginia

Serving the greater Bristol region of Tennessee and Virginia, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local economic developments, professional appointments, and regional industry trends. It is notable for its long-standing commitment to tracking the area’s commercial landscape and acting as a primary resource for the local business community.

Central Virginian

Louisa, Virginia

Serving Louisa County since 1888, this weekly publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and regional news. It remains a primary source of information for local residents, focusing on the historical and current developments that shape the rural Piedmont community.

Centre View

Centreville, Virginia

Serving the residents of Centreville, Virginia, this community publication provides comprehensive coverage of local news, school board updates, and regional events. It is recognized for its commitment to hyper-local journalism, acting as a primary source of information for citizens seeking to stay engaged with the civic and social developments of their immediate neighborhood.

Charlotte Gazette

Drakes Branch, Virginia

The Charlotte Gazette is a weekly newspaper serving Charlotte County, Virginia, including the communities of Drakes Branch and Keysville. Established in 1873, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and high school sports. It remains the primary source of news for the rural Southside Virginia region.

Charlottesville Progress

Charlottesville, Virginia

Serving 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.

Chesterfield Observer

Midlothian, Virginia

The Chesterfield Observer is a weekly newspaper based in Midlothian, Virginia, serving the residents of Chesterfield County. Established in 1995, it provides comprehensive local news coverage, including community events, government updates, high school sports, and local business developments, distributed free to households across the county.

Coalfield Progress

Norton, Virginia

Serving the coal-rich communities of Southwest Virginia, this long-running publication provides localized news coverage centered on the unique cultural, economic, and industrial landscape of Wise County. It is notable for its enduring commitment to chronicling the region's transition through the boom-and-bust cycles of the coal industry and its ongoing role as a primary voice for rural Appalachian residents.

Collegian

Richmond, Virginia

The Collegian is the independent student newspaper of the University of Richmond in Virginia. Since 1914, it has provided comprehensive coverage of campus news, sports, and culture. The publication serves as a vital platform for student journalism, offering timely reporting and diverse perspectives to the university community.

Crozet Gazette

Crozet, Virginia

Serving as the primary source of local news for the Crozet, Virginia community, this monthly publication offers comprehensive reporting on regional government, education, and development. Since its founding in 2005, the independent paper has become a vital fixture for residents by highlighting local businesses, events, and matters of civic interest.

Culpeper Star Exponent

Culpeper, Virginia

Serving the Culpeper region since 1881, this publication provides comprehensive local news, community updates, and investigative reporting tailored to the residents of Culpeper County and surrounding Virginia areas. It maintains a long-standing reputation as the primary source for regional civic discourse, high school sports coverage, and information on local government proceedings.

Daily News Leader

Staunton, Virginia

Serving Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley since 1904, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, education, and community events in Staunton and Augusta County. It functions as a key regional source for investigative reporting and regional news, maintaining a long-standing commitment to documenting the area's civic and social evolution.

Daily News Record

Harrisonburg, Virginia

Serving the central Shenandoah Valley since 1913, this publication functions as a primary source for local news, regional sports, and community reporting. It is recognized as one of the oldest family-owned newspapers in the country, providing extensive coverage that connects residents across Harrisonburg and Rockingham County.

Daily Press

Norfolk, Virginia

Serving the Hampton Roads region of Virginia, this publication has provided comprehensive regional news, investigative reporting, and sports coverage since its founding in 1896. It maintains a significant historical footprint as a primary source of information for the Virginia Peninsula and remains a key journalistic voice for the local community.

Danville Register Bee

Danville, Virginia

Serving as the primary source of news for Danville and the surrounding Southside Virginia region, this publication traces its roots back to 1899. It focuses on delivering hyper-local coverage of regional governance, community developments, and high school athletics to its long-standing local readership.

Enterprise

Stuart, Virginia

Serving as a primary source of news for Stuart and its surrounding communities in Florida, this publication provides local reporting on regional government, community events, and public affairs. It is recognized for its longstanding dedication to keeping residents informed through comprehensive coverage of local issues and initiatives that directly impact the Treasure Coast area.

Fairfax Connection

Fairfax, Virginia

Serving the communities of Fairfax County, this weekly publication provides hyper-local news coverage, community features, and political reporting tailored specifically to suburban residents. It is a long-standing component of the Connection Newspapers group, which has documented civic life, school achievements, and regional government developments across Northern Virginia for decades.

Fairfax Times

Reston, Virginia

Serving the diverse communities of Fairfax County, this publication provides local news, government updates, and feature reporting tailored to residents of Northern Virginia. It is notable for its long-standing commitment to community-focused journalism, acting as a primary source for hyper-local civic discourse and regional events.

Falls Church News Press

Falls Church, Virginia

Serving the local community since 1991, this weekly publication provides comprehensive coverage of city government, schools, and regional affairs in Northern Virginia. It is widely recognized for its independent editorial voice and its commitment to delivering hyper-local reporting to the residents and businesses of the Little City.

Farmville Herald

Farmville, Virginia

Established in 1890, this community newspaper serves as the primary source of news, local government coverage, and regional reporting for Farmville and surrounding areas in Virginia. It maintains a long-standing commitment to documenting the town’s civic life and providing a platform for local discourse within the Piedmont region.

Fauquier Times Democrat

Warrenton, Virginia

Serving the Warrenton community for over two centuries, this publication provides comprehensive local news, regional coverage, and community-focused reporting for Fauquier County residents. Its long-standing legacy is defined by a commitment to documenting the area's growth and agricultural heritage while maintaining a strong pulse on local government and civic affairs.

Fincastle Herald

Fincastle, Virginia

Established in 1866, The Fincastle Herald is a weekly newspaper serving Botetourt County, Virginia. It provides comprehensive local news coverage, including community events, government proceedings, and high school sports. The publication remains a vital source of information for residents of Fincastle and the surrounding areas.

Flat Hat

Williamsburg, Virginia

Established in 1911 at the College of William & Mary, this student-run publication serves as the primary news source for the Williamsburg campus community. It is widely recognized for its historical longevity and its role in providing independent, comprehensive coverage of university affairs and local student life.

Floyd Press

Floyd, Virginia

Serving the residents of Floyd County, Virginia, this community newspaper has provided localized news, sports, and human-interest stories for over a century. It functions as a vital record of regional heritage and grassroots engagement, maintaining a deep commitment to chronicling the unique rural identity and cultural life of the Blue Ridge plateau.

Fluvanna Review

Palmyra, Virginia

Serving as the primary source of local news and community updates, this independent publication provides comprehensive coverage of Palmyra and the surrounding Fluvanna County region. It is notable for its commitment to hyper-local journalism, focusing on school board activities, county government proceedings, and local human-interest stories that directly impact its small-town readership.

Franklin News Post

Franklin, Virginia

Serving Franklin County, Virginia, for over a century, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and regional news. It acts as a primary information source for residents, prioritizing hyper-local reporting to document the evolving landscape of the Roanoke Valley and surrounding areas.

Free Lance Star

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Serving the Fredericksburg region since 1885, this publication stands as a primary source for local news, community events, and investigative journalism in Virginia’s Rappahannock area. It remains a notable fixture in the community for its long-standing commitment to regional coverage and its role as a key information hub for residents of the city and surrounding counties.

Galax Gazette

Galax, Virginia

The Galax Gazette is a local newspaper serving Galax and the surrounding areas of Grayson and Carroll counties in Virginia. It provides coverage of community news, local government, and regional events. As a primary source for local information, it documents the people and happenings of the Twin Counties region.

Gazette Virginian

South Boston, Virginia

The Gazette Virginian is a local newspaper serving South Boston and Halifax County in Southern Virginia. It provides coverage of community news, local government, education, and sports. The publication focuses on regional developments, public interest stories, and events impacting the residents of the Southern Virginia area.

GMU Broadside

Fairfax, Virginia

Serving as the official student-run newspaper of George Mason University, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, local sports, and diverse student-life issues for the university community. With a history spanning several decades, it remains a vital independent voice that facilitates open discourse and informs the student body about events in Fairfax and beyond.

Great Falls Connection

Great Falls, Virginia

Serving the affluent community of Great Falls, Virginia, this weekly publication provides hyper-local news coverage, school updates, and community interest features. As part of the Connection Newspapers group, it is a primary source for local civic engagement and information tailored specifically to residents and businesses in the Great Falls area.

Greene County Record

Standardsville, Virginia

The Greene County Record is a weekly newspaper serving Stanardsville and the surrounding Greene County area in Virginia. It provides comprehensive local news, high school sports coverage, community events, and legal notices. Owned by Lee Enterprises, it operates as a community publication under the Charlottesville Daily Progress.

Hampton Roads Messenger

Norfolk, Virginia

Serving the coastal Virginia region, this community-focused publication provides local news, lifestyle features, and regional updates tailored to the diverse population of Norfolk and its surrounding cities. It is notable for its role as an accessible grassroots platform that highlights hyper-local issues and events often overlooked by larger metropolitan media outlets.

Hanover Herald Progress

Hanover, Virginia

Serving the residents of Hanover County, Virginia, since 1882, this weekly publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and regional news. It acts as a primary source of information for its audience by prioritizing hyper-local reporting on issues that directly impact the surrounding rural and suburban population.

Inside Business

Norfolk, Virginia

Inside Business is a business journal serving the Hampton Roads and Tidewater regions of Virginia. Based in Norfolk, it provides daily coverage of local economic developments, healthcare, real estate, and professional achievements. The publication highlights regional industry leaders and offers in-depth reporting on the area's commercial landscape.

King George Journal Press

King George, Virginia

Serving King George County and the surrounding Northern Neck of Virginia, this community newspaper provides localized news, sports coverage, and information on regional government affairs. It is recognized for its long-standing role as the primary source of record for the area, documenting the evolving developments of this historic rural landscape.

Lebanon News

Lebanon, Virginia

Serving the community of Wilson County, Tennessee, this weekly publication has chronicled local news, government proceedings, and regional events for over a century. It remains a primary source of information for local residents, focusing on issues directly impacting the town of Lebanon and its surrounding areas.

Lexington News Gazette

Lexington, Virginia

The News-Gazette is a weekly family-owned newspaper based in Lexington, Virginia. Founded in 1801, it serves Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County. The publication provides comprehensive local coverage including community news, government reports, high school sports, arts, entertainment, and regional obituaries for the local area.

Liberty Champion

Lynchburg, Virginia

Serving as the official student-run newspaper of Liberty University, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, athletics, and regional events from a distinctly Christian worldview. Since its founding in 1983, it has established itself as a significant voice for the Lynchburg academic community, offering students practical experience in journalism while maintaining a focus on faith-based perspectives.

Loudoun Times Mirror

Leesburg, Virginia

Serving as a primary source of news for Northern Virginia’s Loudoun County, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, education, and community events. With roots stretching back to 1797, it stands as one of the oldest and most influential journalistic institutions in the region, offering a dedicated record of the county’s rapid suburban growth and historical transition.

Lynchburg News and Advance

Lynchburg, Virginia

Serving the Central Virginia region, this publication traces its roots back to 1866 and remains a primary source for local news, regional sports, and community happenings in the Lynchburg area. It is notable for its long-standing status as a daily chronicler of civic life and its deep commitment to documenting the evolving social and political landscape of the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Mace & Crown

Norfolk, Virginia

Serving as the independent student-run news organization for Old Dominion University, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus affairs, local politics, and student life. It is notable for its long-standing commitment to investigative journalism and its role as a primary source for discourse within the Norfolk academic community.

Madison County Eagle

Madison, Virginia

The Madison County Eagle is a weekly newspaper serving Madison County, Virginia. It covers local news, community events, government updates, and high school sports. As part of the Charlottesville-based Daily Progress group, it provides dedicated reporting on issues and people within the rural Madison County area.