Enterprise Mountaineer

Waynesville, North Carolina, United StatesEnglish

Serving the communities of Haywood County, North Carolina, this publication has provided local news and regional coverage since its establishment in the late 19th century. It remains a vital source of information for the mountain region, focusing on community issues, local government, and the unique cultural heritage of Waynesville.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN NORTH CAROLINA

A defining feature of Tar Heel journalism is the distinct divide between heavily consolidated metro dailies and a resilient network of rural weeklies serving Appalachian and coastal communities. The McClatchy company dominates the largest media markets through the Charlotte Observer, founded in 1886, and Raleigh's News & Observer, historically recognized for its investigative reporting. In the western mountains, the Gannett-owned Asheville Citizen Times serves as the primary daily record, while Lee Enterprises operates the Winston-Salem Journal. Specialized publications like Durham's progressive Indy Week and historic African-American community papers such as the Charlotte Post provide essential alternative coverage. Paperboy indexes 143 North Carolina newspapers — browse the full directory below.