About The Five Boroughs of the Appalachian Mountains
The Five Boroughs of the Appalachian Mountains — known to our readers as The Five — is a community-centered digital newspaper dedicated to telling the real stories of our mountain region.
Rooted in Southwest Virginia and extending across Eastern West Virginia, Northeast Tennessee, Eastern Kentucky, and Central & Western North Carolina, our publication exists to amplify the voices, events, and everyday moments that shape life in Appalachia.
We believe local news should feel local.
Our mission is simple: to report with integrity, highlight the people behind the headlines, and preserve the stories that matter to our communities — from hometown victories and school achievements to regional developments and human-interest features.
Rooted in the Mountains, Reporting for the People.
The Five is committed to:
- Community-focused journalism
- Respectful, accurate reporting
- Youth and homeschool engagement
- Regional collaboration
- Storytelling that preserves Appalachian legacy
We are proud to serve the families, educators, leaders, and neighbors who call these mountains home.
Contact:
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The Five Boroughs of the Appalachian Mountains
Where the Mountains Meet the Stories of the People.