Smoky Mountain News

Waynesville, North Carolina, United StatesEnglish

Serving the mountain communities of Western North Carolina, this independent weekly publication provides in-depth coverage of regional politics, environmental issues, and local arts and culture. Since its founding in 1999, it has established itself as a primary source for investigative journalism and community news across the seven-county region surrounding Waynesville.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN WAYNESVILLE

Western North Carolina's print media landscape features a mix of historic community journalism and regional newsweeklies serving Haywood County readers. The local market is anchored by The Mountaineer, a longstanding publication operating as the primary source of local news. Alongside this traditional outlet is the Smoky Mountain News, an independent regional weekly providing investigative reporting and arts coverage across multiple mountain counties. The Enterprise Mountaineer reflects the area's consolidated press heritage. Paperboy lists 3 newspapers in Waynesville.