Our research aims to be public-facing, actionable, and oriented toward impact.
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"
