faq

📌 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Subscriber Support

🔐 Account & Login Issues

  • How do I log into my account?
    • Click on the Login link on the far right of the top red horizontal menu.
    • Enter your username or email address.
    • Enter your Password.
    • Click on Sign In.
  • I forgot my password. How can I reset it?
    • Click on the Login link on the far right of the top red horizontal menu.
    • Click on the Forgot Password? Link.
  • I forgot my username/email. What should I do?
    • Click on the Forgot Password? Link.
    • Click on the Email Reset Link and follow the instructions.
  • I never received my activation or confirmation email. What should I do?
    • Check spam/junk folders, or request resend after waiting at least 5minutes.
  • Why am I being logged out automatically?
    • The site will log you out if you have not been on it for a couple of weeks or if you are on a different device.
  • Why can’t I log in even though my password is correct?
  • How can I update my login email or password?
    • Once you are logged in, click on the My Account link
    • Click on Account details.
    • Enter your updated information.

💳 Subscription & Payment Issues

  • How do I update my payment information?
    • Once you are logged in, click on the My Account link
    • Click on Payment Methods
    • Add your updated information.
  • I was charged but I can’t log in. What now?
    • Reset your username or password
    • If that does not work call our customer support at 540-389.-9355
  • Why was my payment declined?
    • Common reasons: bank issues, expired card, address mismatch.
  • How can I see my billing history or invoices?
    • Click on My Account and select Subscriptions.
  • What happens if my payment fails or is late?
    • You will have limited access to the site until the problem is resolved.

📬 Accessing Subscriber Content

  • What does my subscription include?
    • Digital access, archive access, newsletters.
    • You have full access to all of Mountain Media, LLC and Virginia Media, Inc websites. (Your login information will work on all sites.)
    • You have full access to our State and National web sites
  • Why can’t I view certain articles?
    • Subscription is Expired
  • Is there a mobile app or how do I access the site on my phone?
    • On Android phones, search for the newspaper and open it. At the top right there are 3 vertical dots. Click on the dots and select Add to Home Screen. This will create an icon on your screen that you can use as an app.
    • On an iPhone, search for the newspaper and open it. At the bottom center of your phone click on the square box with an up-arrow icon. This will create an icon on your screen that you can use as an app.

🔧 Technical Troubleshooting

  • I’m seeing a ‘subscription expired’ message, but I just paid.
    • May require refresh, payment sync delay, or support contact.
  • The payment form won’t load or submit.
    • Update your browser.

📞 Customer Service & Support

  • How do I contact customer service?
    • 540-389.-9355hours of operation are 9am to 4pm M-F.
    • customerservice@ourvalley.org

📚 General & Policy Questions

  • Is my personal and payment information secure?
    • We do not store you payment information.
  • How often will I be billed?
    • Depending on your selections you may be billed Monthly, yearly, or quarterly.