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Mountain Xpress, Asheville's leading independent news outlet, delves into the heart of Western North Carolina, offering its readership a mix of local news, arts, events, and opinion pieces. Founded in 1994 by Jeff Fobes, this publication quickly positioned itself as the go-to source for Asheville and its surrounding areas. With its in-depth coverage spanning local politics, arts, culture, community events, and even environmental issues, the Mountain Xpress stands out for its dedication to the pulse and spirit of its region. Currently owned by the publication's founder, Jeff Fobes, the Xpress continues to serve as a vital platform for community discussions and a showcase for local talents. Those interested in getting a taste of the Asheville vibe and news updates can turn to the Mountain Xpress, available both in print and digitally at mountainx.com. The platform's commitment to local journalism and community-centric content has made it a cherished staple in the Western North Carolina media landscape.
Mountain Xpress is ranked 14,233 among other media sources and has an average of 1,309,000 monthly visits according to Similar Web.
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Mountain Xpress has a Bias Score of -14% Somewhat Liberal which is based on a variety of factors including its policy and politician leanings, article ratings, and the use of biased language. Its Reliability is rated as Fair, and additional analytical insights are available in the other tabs.

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    -14% Somewhat Liberal

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    *Our bias meter rating uses data science including sentiment analysis, machine learning and our proprietary algorithm for determining biases in news articles. Bias scores are on a scale of -100% to 100% with higher negative scores being more liberal and higher positive scores being more conservative and 0% being neutral. The rating is an independent analysis and is not affiliated nor sponsored by the news source or any other organization.

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