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The Virginian-Pilot was founded in 1865 by Samuel L. Slover and some local businessmen. It's one of the oldest publications in Virginia. Currently, the newspaper is owned by Tribune Publishing, a major American newspaper print and online media publishing company.Based in Norfolk, Virginia, The Virginian-Pilot covers a broad spectrum of news. These include Local and Regional News, Sports, Business, and Entertainment. The newspaper also features Politics, Opinion pieces, and more. Its focus is on events and issues relevant to the Virginia region.**One interesting fact**: A notable aspect of The Virginian-Pilot is its contribution to investigative journalism. The newspaper won the Pulitzer Prize in 1985 for a series on ship safety, showcasing its commitment to in-depth reporting and public service.
The Virginian-Pilot is ranked 4,349 among other media sources and has an average of 1,576,000 monthly visits according to Similar Web.
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The Virginian-Pilot has a Bias Score of -4% Center 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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    -4% Center

  • Reliability
    33% Reliable Fair
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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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