Charlotte Journalism Collaborative

05/29/2026

How does local media shape public understanding of major community issues?

One of the most talked-about sessions at the 2026 Local News Impact Summit explored the ongoing debate over the I-77 expansion project and the role journalism has played in informing residents, elevating concerns and helping communities engage with the decision-making process.

Join moderator Colleen Murphy of Open Campus along with Charlotte City Councilman Malcolm Graham, WFAE political reporter Steve Harrison and Sustain Charlotte Executive Director Shannon Binns for a thoughtful conversation about infrastructure, public participation and the power of local news.

🎥 Watch the full session: https://youtu.be/R7NbN4UJB20?si=plrTFWCdezQjqcld



📌 This is the first in a series of videos from the 2026 Local News Impact Summit. Stay tuned as we continue sharing conversations on the issues shaping Charlotte and the role local news plays in helping communities understand and respond to change.

From the Charlotte Journalism Collaborative's 2026 Local News Impact Summit. Filmed on May 21, 2026 at Queens University of Charlotte. As debate over the I-7...

05/21/2026

Thank you to Charlotte Mecklenburg Library — a longtime partner and civic connector in our community, for sponsoring the 2026 CJC Local News Impact Summit.

From hosting events to connecting residents with trusted information, the Library continues to help strengthen Charlotte’s local news ecosystem.

05/21/2026

Thank you to Knight Foundation for supporting the 2026 Local News Impact Summit and investing in stronger local journalism and informed communities.

Knight’s support continues helping Charlotte explore new models of collaboration, civic engagement and community-centered journalism.

About the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation

We are social investors who support democracy by funding free expression and journalism, arts and culture in community, research in areas of media and democracy, and the success of American cities and towns where the Knight brothers once published newspapers. Learn more at kf.org and follow Knight Foundation

05/21/2026

Thank you to NC Local News Lab Fund — home of Press Forward North Carolina and Press Forward Charlotte — for supporting the 2026 Local News Impact Summit.

Their investment in local journalism helps strengthen communities, collaboration and civic participation across North Carolina.

We’re grateful for their continued partnership. Learn more at https://www.nclocalnews.org/

05/21/2026

Today’s the day. The 2026 Local News Impact Summit kicks off this morning! The fifth annual Local News Impact Summit brings together Charlotte’s communities for a day of collaboration and discussion.

A huge thank you to our sponsors:
North Carolina Local News Lab Fund, Knight Foundation, Robertson & Associates, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and our host sponsor Queens Knight School of Communication.

05/20/2026

Tomorrow we gather. Thank you to everyone joining us tomorrow for the 2026 Local News Impact Summit. We can't wait to welcome you for a day of thoughtful conversations, new ideas and community connection.

🔖 Check out the agenda, parking details and a list of organizations that you'll see tomorrow at https://charlottejournalism.org/cjc-summit/

05/15/2026

Celebrate 45 years of independent local journalism with WFAE 🎉

Join us Thursday, June 4, at 5:30 p.m. at The Casey by Beau Monde as we honor four and a half decades of public service and look ahead to the future of fact-based, independent reporting in the Carolinas. ✨

Featuring keynote speaker Soledad O’Brien, this cocktail-attire evening is a chance to connect with fellow listeners, supporters and storytellers — and to help sustain the essential journalism our region depends on. With the loss of federal funding, your support matters more than ever. 💙

📅 Thursday, June 4 - 5:30 p.m.
🎟️ Tickets can be purchased via the link in bio or at WFAE.org
📍 The Casey by Beau Monde — 1837 N. Tryon St., Charlotte

05/15/2026

In the latest video from La Noticia, we hear the story of Carolina Migrant Network, a nonprofit organization that provides legal support and emergency assistance to immigrants in North Carolina. It's one of many stories you'll hear at the CJC Local News Impact Summit.

Read this story and get a preview of sessions at next week's event in today's Shifting Ground in Charlotte newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/charlottejournalism/shiftingground-13900860

05/08/2026

Communities are already feeling the impact of policy and infrastructure decisions across Charlotte.

This week’s Shifting Ground newsletter highlights a new WFAE conversation on the growing debate around data centers in North Carolina, while also looking ahead to our upcoming Local News Impact Summit session on nonprofits, policy and the changing landscape facing Charlotte organizations and residents.

👉 Read more in this week’s Shifting Ground newsletter. - https://mailchi.mp/charlottejournalism/shiftingground-13900615