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Appalachian Post

Appalachian Post – News Without Noise

The Appalachian Post is a National News outlet born within the Appalachian Belt and Headquartered in the heart of West Virginia. We are built on one foundation: everything we publish must come directly from verifiable first-hand sources; whether federal departments, state agencies, public records, official statements, or on-the-record transcripts.

We refuse to deal in rumors, speculation, rewrites, or second-hand spins because, we here at the Post, believe that people deserve reporting grounded in what can actually be proven.

And, from Appalachia to the rest of the country, we remain committed to delivering clear, responsible coverage that strips away the noise, the rage, and the hype while keeping the focus on truth, transparency, and the good of the people we serve across all fifty states and around the WORLD.

APPALACHIAN POST: A NATIONAL NEWSPAPER RISING FROM WEST VIRGINIA AND DELIVERING AN UNPRECEDENTED FIRST WEEK OF NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL REACH

BUCKHANNON WEST VIRGINIA December 8th, A newspaper born in the mountains of West Virginia is not expected to reach the nation within a handful of days because new outlets rarely move beyond their towns during the first month of publication and most begin slowly, quietly, and with modest local circulation. Yet the first week of…

Meet the Editor-in-Chief

Stephen Harlow is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of the Appalachian Post, committed to building a news outlet that values accuracy, responsibility, and the people of West Virginia above all else. With a no-nonsense approach to journalism, Stephen oversees every story published by the Post, ensuring each article is grounded in verified, first-hand sources instead of speculation or political spin.

Driven by a deep love for the Mountain State and a desire to rebuild trust in local news, he created the Appalachian Post to offer clean reporting the community can rely on. Stephen handles daily editorial decisions, source verification, headline standards, and the overall direction of the publication — maintaining clarity, integrity, and honesty in every report.