Elizabethton Star is rated Least biased with High factual reporting by Media Bias Fact Check.
LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate the Elizabethton Star as Least Biased based on reasonably balanced editorial positions. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-0.5)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Elizabethton Star is a newspaper published in Elizabethton, Tennessee. The paper covers local, national, business and sports news for the community.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Elizabethton Star is owned by Carpenter Media Group, which publishes over 100 community papers in the United States. Revenue is derived through advertising and subscription fees.
Analysis / Bias
In review, local news is covered by reporters with minimal bias, such as this Elizabethton police seek help identifying Walmart theft suspect. The paper does not report on national or world news; it focuses on the local community.
Editorially, most op-eds are balanced, though more tend to lean slightly left. In general, the news is reported factually and with a slight left-leaning bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None to date
Overall, we rate the Elizabethton Star as Least Biased based on reasonably balanced editorial positions. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 05/27/2026)
Source: https://elizabethton.com/
Last Updated on May 27, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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