For perhaps the first time since its founding in 1876, there will not be a physical newspaper office location for The Enterprise. The office, located at 129 N. Main Street in Stuart, will permanently close its doors to daily business operations as it transitions to a remote-first operating model on January 1.
Both The Enterprise and the Henry County Enterprise will continue to publish on their regular weekly schedules.
William Thompson, who once owned the building, estimated the newspaper moved its operations into the basement office in 1940.
With its December 31 closing, administrative responsibilities — including accounting, subscriptions, and classified ad placement — will be consolidated at the company’s home office in Lewisburg, W.Va.
The shift reflects an industry-wide move toward centralized administrative operations and reduced overhead costs. This decision is not a step backward, but rather a strategic move designed to help our local newspapers adapt to the changing media landscape and continue to move forward in ever-changing times.
Reporters, the editor and display advertising director will remain based in the communities they cover, and news gathering will continue as usual. Obituaries will be handled locally.
Readers and advertisers will continue to receive their weekly editions of The Enterprise and the Henry County Enterprise as if nothing has changed. Subscriptions, advertising, and news coverage will continue without disruption.
Beginning in January, current subscribers with questions about billing or delivery, and new subscribers, will be able to contact the home office, Mountain Media, (304) 647-5724 for assistance. A partial list of email addresses and contacts for specific departments is below; additional contact information will be provided in upcoming issues.
New Contact and Submission Information:
• For News Tips and Submissions: Please email our editorial team at dhall@theenterprise.net. We are always interested in local-interest stories and photos.
• For Advertising Inquiries and Obituaries: Please contact Wendi Craig at 276-340-2445, or email advertise@mainstreetnewspapers.com.
• For Subscription or Billing Questions: Please call (304) 647-5724. Email addresses and contacts for specific departments will be provided in upcoming issues.
• Legal Notices: email to Kathleen Stickley at legalads@mountainmedianews.com.
• Mailing Address for Payments: P.O. Box 429, Lewisburg, WV 24901
We thank the community for its support over the years at our physical location and encourage you to continue supporting local journalism by subscribing, advertising, and engaging with our content.
The Enterprise will mark its 150th year of continuous publication in 2026, aligning with America’s 250th anniversary. We remain deeply committed to being out in the community and reporting the news that matters to you.
“This decision is not a step backward, but rather a strategic move designed to help our local newspapers adapt to the changing media landscape and continue to move forward in ever-changing times.” I’m sorry, but how can you possibly claim that this is a move forward? I’m caught between anger and sadness.