Newsroom

Ethics and standards

Sourcing. We identify our sources whenever we can, and attribute facts and quotes to the person, record or organization they came from. We use anonymous sources only when the information matters and can't be had any other way. When we do, we explain why.

Independence and conflicts. Advertisers, sponsors and donors don't decide what we cover or how. Buying an ad or placement does not buy a news story. If a story involves the owner's own business or personal interests, we disclose it in the story.

Labels. News, opinion, analysis, sponsored content, advertising and press releases are labeled so readers can tell them apart.

Republishing partners. Stories from partner news organizations are credited to the original outlet and author. We follow each partner's license terms, including any required link back to the original story.

Political neutrality. All Virginia News is nonpartisan. We don't endorse candidates or parties, and our news coverage aims to be fair to people across the political spectrum. Opinion pieces, where published, are labeled and do not represent the news staff's reporting.