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.
When an unaccepted invitation becomes a headline, journalism slips into insinuation. Here’s why The Charlotte Mercury won’t publish proximity stories without evidence.
Council advanced stadium financing steps, leased a lay-down yard, and cleared a 4,400-seat, privately funded performance venue. No money moves until contracts are finalized and approvals are received.
Panthers take a 42–13 bruise in Foxborough as Chuba Hubbard sits and Rico Dowdle steps up, Charlotte FC banks a 1–0 road win after two D.C. reds, the Hornets preach leadership, and the ROVAL goes green at 3.
A House Judiciary field hearing on violent crime brought national lawmakers to Charlotte. We unpack what happened, why it matters for Iryna’s Law, and how local families shaped the narrative.