About

We've lost an important cornerstone of our community. The local paper's classifieds, letters to the editor, announcements, and obituaries kept us connected with our neighbors; they gave us joy and hope and sorrows. We've lost reporting on what matters most to our daily lives. Our local governments go mostly unnoticed.

The New River Dispatch is bringing back the joy of the local paper, rebuilt for a digital format. We want to connect you with your community and support local businesses. We see ourselves as the hub for information in the New River Valley and are constantly working to realise that goal.

We've got job postings and a local business directory for now, with updates coming every day.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please don't hesitate to reach out to our chief editor via email at [email protected].