Pineville Independent Herald
Weekly newspaper in Pineville, West Virginia, United States
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The Independent Herald was a newspaper that served Pineville, West Virginia, and surrounding Wyoming County.[1] It was discontinued on March 14, 2023 and their website domain was put up for sale.[2]
| Type | Weekly newspaper |
|---|---|
| Owner(s) | Mule Train Media, Inc |
| Founded | 1912 |
Ceased publication | March 14th, 2023 |
| Headquarters | 127 Main Ave., Pineville, WV 24874 |
| Circulation | 434 |
| Website | independentherald |
Published weekly, it had a 2018 paid circulation of 434 and was considered a paper of public record by the State of West Virginia.[3] It was owned by Mule Train Media, Inc and was a member of the West Virginia Press Association.[4]
History
The paper has existed under the current name since 1912,[5] but traces its roots back to 1899.[6]
From 1933 to 1944 it was owned and operated by Jack Shipman, who sold it to local businessman Robert Bailey in January 1964.[7] In 1967, it was sold to Charles and Gerald Cline, with Charles Cline taking control of the paper.[8] Charles Cline had grown up in the area, but had worked in New York City for a decade before returning to purchase and run the paper.[9] While running the paper he served for a time as the executive secretary of the West Virginia Press Association, and served two terms in the West Virginia legislature.[9]
In June 2017, the paper was sold to HD Media by Civitas Media in a multi-paper deal.[10]
In April 2020, the paper was acquired by Mule Train Media, Inc.
