Providing visibility from an abundance perspective; most people live in information oceans, not news deserts. Journalists are lifeboats and beacons, pointing toward verified facts, and lifting people above pink slime and misinformation.
Spring 2026
Original research, commissioned by the North Carolina Local News Lab Fund, to expand the definition of “local news” and leverage AI to gain a deeper understanding of the city’s civic information landscape.
Report pdf: Pdf version of the original research report
Columbia Journalism Review version: CJR version of the original research report
Charlotte landscape research scrolly-telly: Interactive explainer
"What Mapping Charlotte Can Teach Us About Local News"
"Covering the Raids"
"Analyzing News and Information Landscapes from the Ground Up"
