Keowee Courier

United StatesWalhalla, South Carolina, United StatesEnglish

Serving Oconee County since 1867, this long-running publication provides local news, community reporting, and historical coverage to the residents of Walhalla and the surrounding Upstate South Carolina region. It is notable for its enduring legacy as one of the area’s oldest newspapers, maintaining a focus on regional events and civic affairs that impact its tight-knit readership.

MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN SOUTH CAROLINA

Publishing in the Palmetto State traces its roots to the colonial era, evolving today into a media market defined by a stark contrast between enduring family ownership and corporate consolidation. The Post and Courier in Charleston stands out as a prominent family-owned daily with a history dating to 1803 and the highest circulation in the region. In the capital city of Columbia, McClatchy operates The State, while Gannett owns The Greenville News, serving the populous Upstate corridor. Beyond traditional dailies, readers rely on influential alternative weeklies like the Charleston City Paper for localized cultural reporting. Paperboy indexes 54 South Carolina newspapers — browse the full directory below.

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