Mountain Times
Boone, North Carolina, United StatesEnglishMountain Times is a weekly newspaper serving the High Country of Western North Carolina, including Boone and surrounding counties. It focuses on local news, community events, arts, and entertainment. The publication provides in-depth coverage of regional culture, outdoor activities, and Appalachian State University developments.
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.
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