West Virginia Newspapers

Browse 33 newspapers from West Virginia, from major metropolitan dailies to community weeklies.

Appalachian geography historically fostered a localized press network of independent daily and weekly publications that are increasingly consolidating under regional owners like Ogden Newspapers and HD Media. The primary statewide publication is the Charleston Gazette-Mail, formed by the merger of the historically liberal Charleston Gazette and the conservative Charleston Daily Mail. Further north, the family-owned Dominion Post serves Morgantown with a conservative editorial stance, while Wheeling-headquartered Ogden Newspapers publishes the oldest continuously operating daily, The Intelligencer. Serving the flagship university community, The Daily Athenaeum operates as an independent student-run alternative. Paperboy indexes 33 West Virginia newspapers — browse the full directory below.

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Bluefield, West Virginia

Serving the Appalachian region across southern West Virginia and southwestern Virginia, this long-standing publication acts as a primary source for local news, community reporting, and regional sports. Established in the late 19th century, it remains a vital historical institution that connects the coalfield communities with investigative journalism and daily updates on civic affairs.

Calhoun Chronicle

Grantsville, West Virginia

Serving the rural communities of West Virginia for over a century, this publication provides essential local coverage of government, events, and regional heritage. It remains a primary source of information for Calhoun County residents, focusing on the specific news and social history that shape life in the heart of the Appalachian highlands.

Charleston Daily Mail

Charleston, West Virginia

The Charleston Gazette-Mail is a daily newspaper serving Charleston and the state of West Virginia. Formed by the 2015 merger of the Gazette and the Daily Mail, it provides comprehensive coverage of state politics, regional news, sports, and community events in the Kanawha Valley.

Charleston Gazette

Charleston, West Virginia

The Charleston Gazette-Mail is a daily newspaper based in Charleston, West Virginia. Formed by the merger of the Charleston Gazette and the Charleston Daily Mail, it provides extensive coverage of state government, local politics, and community news across the Kanawha Valley and central West Virginia.

Clarksburg Exponent Telegram

Clarksburg, West Virginia

Serving the North Central West Virginia region, this long-standing publication provides daily news coverage, local sports reporting, and community-focused journalism. It is a cornerstone of the Harrison County area, tracing its origins back to the late 19th century and maintaining a legacy as a primary source of information for residents and regional stakeholders.

Coal Valley News

Madison, West Virginia

Serving as a primary source of community news for Boone County, West Virginia, this publication documents local governance, regional sports, and grassroots events. It is notable for its long-standing role as a vital chronicle of life in the Appalachian coalfields, maintaining a hyper-local focus that connects residents across this historically significant area.

Daily Athenaeum

Morgantown, West Virginia

Serving as the independent student-run newspaper of West Virginia University, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, local Morgantown events, and university sports. Founded in 1887, it remains a vital source of information for the student body and the surrounding community while operating as a significant training ground for aspiring journalists.

Dominion Post

Morgantown, West Virginia

Serving as the primary source of news for Morgantown and the surrounding North Central West Virginia region, this daily publication has been a cornerstone of local journalism since its founding in 1864. It is particularly notable for its deep coverage of West Virginia University athletics and its role in chronicling the political and economic landscape of the Monongahela Valley.

Grant County Press

Petersburg, West Virginia

Serving the residents of Petersburg and surrounding communities in West Virginia, this weekly publication has provided local news, sports coverage, and legal notices since its founding in 1895. It remains a vital source of community information, maintaining a long-standing commitment to chronicling the civic life and historical records of Grant County.

Hampshire Review

Romney, West Virginia

Established in 1884, this publication serves as the primary source of community news and local interest stories for residents of Hampshire County, West Virginia. It remains a notable fixture of regional journalism due to its continuous century-long history and its dedicated focus on documenting the people, history, and civic affairs of the Romney area.

Herald Dispatch

Huntington, West Virginia

Serving as the primary daily news source for the Huntington, West Virginia, tri-state region, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, regional sports, and community events. Its legacy spans over a century, establishing it as a cornerstone of information for residents across the borders of West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio.

Intelligencer

Wheeling, West Virginia

Founded in 1852, this publication holds the distinction of being West Virginia’s oldest daily newspaper and played a pivotal role in advocating for the state's formation during the Civil War. It serves as a primary source of news for the Northern Panhandle, focusing its editorial coverage on local government, regional industry, and community developments within the Wheeling area.

Inter Mountain

Elkins, West Virginia

Serving as the primary source of local news and information for Randolph County, West Virginia, this publication has provided dedicated coverage of the Elkins area since its founding in 1892. It distinguishes itself by focusing on community-specific reporting, regional sports, and local government affairs, maintaining a long-standing role as the voice of the mountain highlands.

Jackson Herald

Ripley, West Virginia

The Jackson Star and Herald is a local news publication serving Ripley, Ravenswood, and Jackson County, West Virginia. It provides coverage of community events, local government, high school sports, and civic news. Now part of the WV News network, it continues a tradition of reporting on regional issues.

Logan Banner

Logan, West Virginia

Serving the southern West Virginia community of Logan County, this publication has provided local news and regional coverage since its establishment in 1889. It remains a central source for reporting on coal industry developments, local government, and community events within its rural Appalachian readership.

Marshall Parthenon

Huntington, West Virginia

Serving as the independent student-led newspaper for Marshall University, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, local sports, and community events in Huntington, West Virginia. It functions as a vital training ground for student journalists while maintaining a long-standing commitment to documenting the academic and cultural life of the university community.

Martinsburg Journal News

Martinsburg, West Virginia

Serving the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, this publication provides comprehensive local news, sports coverage, and community updates to residents of Berkeley County and surrounding areas. Established in 1907, it remains a primary source of information for the region, focusing on regional politics, local government, and events that shape the daily lives of its readership.

Mineral Daily News Tribune

Keyser, West Virginia

The Mineral Daily News-Tribune is a local daily newspaper based in Keyser, West Virginia. It provides comprehensive coverage of Mineral County, including local government, community events, sports, and regional news. The publication serves as a primary information source for residents in the Potomac Highlands region.

Moorefield Examiner

Moorefield, West Virginia

Established in 1897, this long-running weekly newspaper serves as the primary source of news and community information for Hardy County, West Virginia. It is widely recognized for its commitment to hyper-local journalism, focusing on regional government, agricultural developments, and the milestones of the local population.

Morgan Messenger

Berkeley Springs, West Virginia

Serving as the primary source of local news for Morgan County, West Virginia, this weekly publication has provided community coverage and public notices since its founding in 1893. It remains a notable fixture of Berkeley Springs journalism, focusing its editorial efforts on regional government, local sports, and the grassroots developments of the surrounding Appalachian area.

Mountain Messenger

Lewisburg, West Virginia

Serving the Greenbrier Valley since 1972, this independent publication provides a unique editorial voice that champions local grassroots activism and regional community news. It is widely recognized for its commitment to investigative journalism and its role as an alternative platform for voices often overlooked by mainstream media outlets in West Virginia.

News and Sentinel

Parkersburg, West Virginia

Serving the Mid-Ohio Valley since the 19th century, this daily publication provides comprehensive coverage of local news, politics, and community events in Parkersburg, West Virginia, and the surrounding region. It remains a key source of information for the area by documenting historical shifts in the local economy and maintaining a long-standing commitment to regional civic journalism.

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

Parkersburg, West Virginia

Serving the Mid-Ohio Valley since 1875, this publication stands as a primary source for local news, regional sports, and community happenings in West Virginia and southeastern Ohio. It maintains a strong commitment to investigative journalism and civic engagement, acting as a central record for the residents of Wood County and its surrounding areas.

Pocahontas Times

Marlinton, West Virginia

Established in 1883, this weekly publication serves as a cornerstone of community life in the remote Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia. It is nationally recognized for its dedication to traditional journalistic craftsmanship and its commitment to documenting the local history, culture, and rural heritage of Pocahontas County.

Register Herald

Beckley, West Virginia

Serving as the primary news source for Beckley and the surrounding southern West Virginia region, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and regional issues. With a history stretching back over a century, it remains a vital record of Appalachian life and an influential voice in the state's coalfield communities.

State Journal

Charleston, West Virginia

The State Journal is a business-focused newspaper based in Charleston, West Virginia. It provides comprehensive coverage of economic trends, legal affairs, government policy, and healthcare developments across the state. Now part of the WV News group, it remains a primary source for regional professionals and policymakers.

SU Picket

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

The SU Picket is the student-run news publication of Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Founded in 1896, it provides coverage of campus events, university administration, local arts, and student life, serving as a platform for student voices and a record of the university's history.

Times Record

Spencer, West Virginia

The Roane County Times-Record is a local newspaper based in Spencer, West Virginia. It provides comprehensive coverage of community news, local government, high school sports, and regional events. As part of the WV News network, it serves as a primary source of information for residents of Roane County.

Times West Virginian

Fairmont, West Virginia

Serving as the primary source of news for Fairmont and Marion County, this publication has chronicled regional events and civic developments since the late 19th century. It remains a vital community pillar by focusing on local government, high school athletics, and the unique socio-economic landscape of North Central West Virginia.

Wayne County News

Wayne, West Virginia

Serving the local communities of Wayne County, Tennessee, this weekly publication has provided regional news and community coverage since its founding in 1875. It remains a primary source for local happenings, public notices, and civic reporting, maintaining a long-standing tradition of chronicling the area's social and political history.

Weirton Daily Times

Weirton, West Virginia

Serving the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia, this publication provides comprehensive local news coverage with a long-standing history rooted in the region’s industrial steel heritage. It remains a primary source of community information, focusing on local government, regional sports, and issues pertinent to the citizens of Weirton and surrounding Hancock and Brooke counties.

Weston Democrat

Weston, West Virginia

The Weston Democrat is a local news publication serving Weston and Lewis County, West Virginia. It provides coverage of community news, sports, and local events. Part of the WV News network, it focuses on reporting that impacts the residents of the West Fork River region.

Williamson Daily News

Williamson, West Virginia

Serving the residents of Mingo County, West Virginia, and Pike County, Kentucky, this publication provides essential local news, sports, and community coverage for the heart of Appalachia. Established in 1912, it has long chronicled the region’s coal mining heritage and remains a primary source for regional developments affecting its surrounding coalfield communities.