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Jack Beckett

Staff Writer

Staff writer for Mercury Local covering government, elections, public safety, and development across multiple publications. Beckett has filed more than 600 stories on local policy, crime, zoning, and civic accountability in Connecticut and the Carolinas.

100 Articles

sports

Charlotte Had a Weekend. Here's What It Means.

The Checkers swept Lehigh Valley twice at Bojangles Coliseum. Charlotte FC set a franchise record with six goals against the Red Bulls. The Hornets blew out Memphis. Here is where Charlotte's teams st

Mar 23, 2026

government

Charlotte crime down, Uptown concern up

CMPD says crime fell through September, yet Uptown's high-profile incidents keep fear high. We examine the numbers, the nightlife strategy, and the gap between data and trust in Charlotte.

Oct 16, 2025