The newspaper press exists to serve its community and not to exploit it, we come to you today not just with an offer—but with a reminder.
For a limited time—just for the next 7 days—you can subscribe to the Winston County Journal for only $25 a year. That’s not a typo. That’s the very same price we offered more than two decades ago, back in 2002 when I was first named publisher.
But this is about more than a bargain. This is about value—and values.
In an era when social media feeds are cluttered with misinformation, noise, and out-of-context outrage, the local newspaper remains a trusted, steady voice. While national stories may flood your screens from a hundred directions, only your hometown paper tells you the stories that truly matter to your everyday life: your local government, your schools, your churches, your teams, your neighbors.
Our local newspaper the Winston County Journal doesn’t just report the news. It preserves your history. It records your triumphs. It holds your leaders accountable. It shows up week after week, rain or shine, not because it’s trendy—but because it’s needed.
This work takes time, care, and commitment. And yes—it takes support.
When you subscribe, you’re not just buying newsprint. You’re investing in civic life. You’re helping ensure your community has an independent voice that answers to readers, not algorithms. You’re saying, “This matters.”
We know money is tight. That’s why we’re offering this rare $25 subscription deal—to make it easier than ever to reconnect with your hometown paper, or to gift it to someone you care about. For the cost of one tank of gas, you can ensure 52 weeks of reliable, relevant, community-centered news— you don’t have to drive anywhere to buy it, we deliver right to your mailbox with the United States Postal Service.
We’re proud of the work we do. But we can’t do it without you.
So today, we ask: join us. Subscribe. Support. Believe again in the enduring power of the printed word to inform, connect, and strengthen your hometown.
Because long after today’s headlines have faded, your community’s story will still need to be told.
And we intend to be here to tell it.
Editor’s note: Joseph McCain is the publisher of The Winston County Journal. He has worked in the newspaper industry for over 30 years and may be reached at 662-803-5236 or email newsroomwinstoncountyjournal.com.
