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The Roanoke Rambler was founded to deliver unbiased, factual, and hard-hitting local journalism free from influence and agendas. No spin, no angles. Just committed journalists setting down the truth in print.
We’re free to read— you can sign up here for our weekly newsletter—but running a news outlet isn’t. Your monthly contribution keeps the lights on and the publication alive. Wondering what it takes to keep independent news independent? We’re transparent about our costs and where we get our funding.
Your Support Matters
- Our agenda is the truth. We don’t take money from sources that compromise principled reporting. We’re reader-funded, independent and ethical.
- Each weekly issue costs about $4,400 to produce. Monthly reader digital memberships keep us sustainable.
- Memberships are our main source of revenue. Readers directly support reporting, editing, photography and distribution. Check out our financial reports.
- Your contribution helps us hire reporters, expand coverage and report stories without fear or favor.
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- Advertise with Us – reach an engaged local audience and fund reporting. We accept advertisements and sponsorships from quality local businesses.
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- Tax-Deductible Donations – make a charitable gift to The Rambler and directly support local, independent journalism.
Our reporting is for Roanokers who want to understand the issues that impact their community. Your financial support frees us to focus on stories you won’t find anywhere else: local government, business, education, the environment, racial and social justice issues and more.
FAQs About Supporting The Rambler
What is The Roanoke Rambler?
The Roanoke Rambler is a local and investigative news site and weekly newsletter serving the people of Roanoke and the region. We are independent and journalist-owned. To learn more about our vision, please visit our About Us page.
How does my membership support The Roanoke Rambler?
Memberships provide us with a reliable and predictable source of revenue. Readers who value hyper-local, accountability journalism make up the bulk of our support.
At least 70 percent of our expenses go directly to employees or to pay our freelance journalists. The remaining 30 percent of our costs go to marketing, paying for public records requests, and the technology that makes this website and newsletter possible.
Do you take checks?
Yep! Please send to The Roanoke Rambler, P.O. Box 6085 Roanoke, VA 24017
Can I do a one-time donation in addition to, or in lieu of, a subscription?
You sure can! Every dollar counts and goes straight back into providing local journalism. You can donate through this portal. Donations accepted through this form are tax-deductible!
I want to give a gift subscription!
Great! Thanks for the support. Please fill out this form, and you're all set!
Is my membership tax-deductible?
While sustaining memberships are not tax-deductible, you can make tax-deductible donations to our local news fund,
Can my business sponsor or advertise in The Rambler?
You sure can. You can find more information about our advertising and sponsorship opportunities at this page.
Why are some stories behind a paywall?
We will restrict some stores to paid members only but we will alway s have some articles available for free!
Who is giving you money?
We believe strongly that you should know how your journalism is being funded, and by whom. To that end, we publicly post the names and contribution ranges for memberships or gifts of $200 or more. Here is a list of our current supporters.