[7] The deal closed June 25, 2012, with Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary BH Media Group as the new owner and publisher.

[8][9] BH Media Group hired Lee Enterprises to manage its newspapers and websites starting on July 2, 2018.

[10][11] On January 29, 2020, Lee Enterprises announced an agreement to buy BH Media Group' newspapers, including The News Virginian.

[18] In 2023, subscription prices were increased to help bolster owner Lee Enterprises' poor financial position.

[19] Starting June 27, 2023, the print edition of the newspaper will be reduced to three days a week: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.