Appalachian Post is an independent West Virginia-based news organization dedicated to transparent reporting, factual accuracy, and community-centered journalism. Founded with a simple mission ‘to cut through noise, speculation, and sensationalism‘ Appalachian Post delivers news that puts verified information first and opinions last.
We believe journalism should serve people, not influence them.
That’s why our approach is built on a straightforward promise:
We report only what can be confirmed through first-hand, authoritative sources.
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…
If a claim cannot be verified by institutions such as the White House, the Pentagon, state and local government, law enforcement, public records, or other primary sources, it does not get published as fact. When we cover developing stories, we clearly separate what is known from what is unverified, and we never fill in the blanks with speculation.
Appalachian Post produces a wide range of content, including:
- Local news and community developments
- West Virginia issues that impact everyday families
- State and national politics grounded in verified data
- Faith & Life reflections rooted in real-world experience
- Sports coverage: local, national, and international
- Weather updates relevant to our mountain communities
- In-depth educational explainers that reduce fear and increase understanding
Our goal is not to shape your opinions.
Our goal is to give you all the facts, the real context, and the clearest picture possible, so you can decide what to believe for yourself.
We’re proud to stand for clarity, integrity, and the Appalachian way of telling the truth:
plain, direct, and without an agenda.
Welcome to the Appalachian Post
news you can trust, without the noise.