Harvey Laffoon (1897-1978) was the owner, publisher and editor of The Elkin Tribune for 42 years, beginning in 1926.

In 1970 Rebel Good became editor at the age of 21 and, in 1978, after Fleming experienced health problems, became publisher.

[4] Later in 2017, Champion Media sold its Mount Airy area newspapers to Adams Publishing Group.

[5] On June 5, 2019, The Tribune and regional publisher Sandy Hurley announced that Bill Colvard had been named the new editor, replacing Wendy Wood.

[6] The Tribune also publishes On the Vine, a quarterly magazine that focuses on Yadkin Valley and North Carolina wine.