Frequently Asked Questions concerning The Chronicle Chronicle
By James Kmosko
The Chronicle Chronicle has received many questions from readers since publication began in August of 2025. We do our best to respond to the emails, comments, and in-person questions we receive. Most of the time, we receive the same few questions over and over again. To expedite this process, we have compiled a list of the questions most frequently asked and their answers.
Q: Why choose Chronicle and not Denver as the center for this newspaper?
A: There are two reasons. First, in the modern day, “Denver” is often used to refer to the entire eastern third of Lincoln County. Since this paper primarily focuses on the southeastern corner of Catawba County, Chronicle more accurately describes this paper’s coverage area. Second, Chronicle has a long and interesting history which has been mostly lost to time. This paper’s aim is to revive that history and help create a better future for our area.
Q: Isn’t that intersection Killian Crossroads, not Chronicle?
A: Yes, the intersection of NC-150 and NC-16 has been called Killian
Crossroads since at least the mid-twentieth century, but the area has been known as Chronicle for at least a century longer. This paper considers “Chronicle” to be the name of the greater area, and “Killian Crossroads” to be the name of just the intersection. Several articles have been written on the subject and can be found under the “Culture” tab on the Chronicle Chronicle website.
Q: What are the boundaries of Chronicle?
A: Chronicle, much like other nearby communities, does not have an official boundary. It is not an incorporated town or city, nor does it (currently) have a functioning post office. Because of this, determining a boundary is a mostly arbitrary process. The Chronicle Chronicle has adopted the following map, based on historical data and modern considerations:
Q: Is the ultimate goal of this paper to advocate for the incorporation of Chronicle?
A: This paper has no official position on incorporation. This paper exists only to provide local news and foster a stronger community. It is worth noting that Denver, an area that is currently much more metropolitan than Chronicle, has not yet incorporated. It is the opinion of the editor that Chronicle residents will not face the serious prospect of incorporation any time soon.
Q: Do you cover stories in Denver, Terrell and Sherrills Ford?
A: We will occasionally cover stories in those areas, despite them being outside of our coverage area. Terrell does not have a newspaper and the Sherrills Ford Pioneer, an online news source that served that community, has been defunct since late 2020. Denver enjoys some news coverage, but many local stories go unnoticed by larger papers. Because of this, the Chronicle will cover exceptional stories from these areas.
Q: Do you offer advertisements?
A: We plan to offer advertisements in the future, but we do not offer them at this time. If you would like to be put on a list of parties interested in future print or online advertisements, contact editor James Kmosko at editor@chroniclechronicle.com. A certain number of non-profit charities based in Chronicle will be offered advertisements for free.
Q: If the paper is free and doesn’t offer advertisements, how does it make money?
A: Currently, the Chronicle does not make money. This newspaper is staffed and run entirely by volunteer locals, offering their own time and money for the good of the community. The Chronicle subsists entirely by the goodwill of these volunteers and the support of the local community. Writing for our paper is a community service!
Q: Why does this paper only publish print editions once a month?
A: As explained in the prior answer, all current writers for the Chronicle Chronicle are volunteers. Due to this fact, the writers have day jobs and other obligations that limit the number of articles that can be written in any given month. The long-term plan is to increase the frequency of print publication, either by enlisting more volunteer writers or by monetizing the paper and paying additional writers.
Q: How do I write an article for this paper?
A: We wish that people would ask this question more often! The Chronicle Chronicle is always looking for news, culture, history, and opinion articles. As long as the article relates to Chronicle in some way and meets our writing standards, we would be happy to publish it under the name of your choice. Just send your article to editor@chroniclechronicle.com. Looking for a more permanent position? Contact the same email address.
Q: Who is the editor of the Chronicle Chronicle?
A: The editor’s name is James Kmosko. He is twenty-three years old and has lived in Chronicle for the majority of his life. He founded and manages this paper out of a love for journalism, history, and a desire to see the area prosper & grow. His primary journalistic experience prior to the Chronicle was at the Niner Times, UNC Charlotte’s student-run online and print newspaper, where he covered a variety of stories, honed his journalistic skills, and earned a media award.
Q: Will you write an article about my local business?
A: If your business is in Chronicle, has an interesting story or unique attributes to it, and you are willing to sit for an interview, then yes! We have written feature articles for several businesses and non-profits. These articles can be found under the “Culture” tab on the Chronicle Chronicle website.
Q: How does this paper lean politically?
A: Bias has no place in news journalism. Our only goal is to report the facts. Biased phrasing and language is prohibited and intentionally omitted from each news article we publish. We will gladly publish opinion letters written from any political point of view. The hyper-local nature of this paper allows us to more easily avoid bias, especially in political matters.
Q: Will you endorse any political candidates in local, state, or federal elections?
A: The Chronicle Chronicle considered endorsing candidates, but decided against the practice to avoid overt political bias. Again, bias has no place in news journalism.
Q: Does anyone actually read this newspaper?
A: Believe it or not, yes! Since publication began, we have distributed thousands of print copies of the newspaper and seen tens of thousands of online visitors. Local business owners, politicians, and citizens have reached out to let us know they’re reading. We sincerely appreciate all of our readers and look forward to providing high-quality hyperlocal news for many issues to come.
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As a generational resident I love Chronicle and would love to see in incorporated. I would love to sit down and talk to someone about much of the history I’m familiar with. (I’m not a writer). My family on mothers side has lived here since the late 1800’s