We Won't Publish Guilt-by-Proximity Headlines

When an unaccepted invitation becomes a headline, journalism slips into insinuation. Here's why The Charlotte Mercury won't publish proximity stories without evidence.

Feb 4, 2026

If You're Not Reading, You're Not Ready To Vote

Dec 1, 2025

Old Pizza, Old Media: Why The Charlotte Mercury Will Not Serve This Slice Of "News"

A Texas pizza franchise's bankruptcy just ran as "Charlotte business news." Here is why that old attention-merchant model is breaking down and what The Charlotte Mercury is doing instead.

Nov 24, 2025

Charlotte Spent $25,000 Investigating Corruption Claims That Proved Baseless | Mercury Local

Councilmember Watlington's corruption allegations have cost Charlotte $ 25,000. Investigation found nothing. She has no regrets. That's the problem.

Oct 15, 2025

How Charlotte Transit Leaders Botched Their Crisis Response After Blue Line Murder

Charlotte's transit leaders turned a tragedy into a communications disaster. Here's the crisis management playbook they ignored—and what they should have said instead.

Oct 3, 2025