opinion
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.
Peter Cellino·Feb 4, 2026
Topic
Media
opinion
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.
Peter Cellino·Nov 24, 2025
elections
Congressional Cuts Test Local Newsrooms
Congress's $9 billion rollback hits public media coffers; Charlotte Mercury leans on community partners and readers for survival in an election year.
Jack Beckett·Jul 19, 2025
business
Why The Charlotte Mercury Publishes Under Creative Commons BY-ND 4.0
The Charlotte Mercury drops paywalls and adopts a Creative Commons BY-ND 4.0 license, betting that open reuse drives reach, trust, and civic engagement, while sponsors keep the lights on.
Jack Beckett·Jul 11, 2025