Tony Mecia

Charlotte

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Editor at The Charlotte Ledger

Business journalist. Editor of The Charlotte Ledger (https://t.co/hJ0IKM34on) Teller of dad jokes.

Articles

‘Shucked:’ Hardly a-maize-ing, but pleasant in its corny way

1 week ago | charlotteledger.substack.com | Tony Mecia

This review by longtime Charlotte arts critic Lawrence Toppman was published by The Charlotte Ledger on May 29, 2025. You can find out more about The Charlotte Ledger’s commitment to smart local news and information and sign up for our newsletter for free here. Ledger subscribers can add the Toppman on the Arts newsletter on their “My Account” page. —“Shucked” is set in the fictional Cob County, where the community's corn crop— their primary livelihood — suddenly begins to fail.
Ava Mikeal joins The Ledger as director of business development

1 week ago | charlotteledger.substack.com | Tony Mecia

The following article appeared in the May 28, 2025, edition of The Charlotte Ledger, an e-newsletter with smart and original local news for Charlotte. We offer free and paid subscription plans. More info here. From Ledger editor Tony Mecia:The Ledger is overjoyed to announce that we are hiring our first-ever full-time business-side employee: Ava Mikeal. Starting this week, Ava is our new director of business development.
Interest in boys’ volleyball is spiking

1 week ago | charlotteledger.substack.com | Tony Mecia

Good morning! Today is Wednesday, May 28, 2025. You’re reading The Charlotte Ledger, an e-newsletter with local business-y news and insights for Charlotte, N.C. This post is sent to paying subscribers only.
Ways of Life: A cyclist who accepted the realities that life dealt him

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🎧 More than 130 episodes. All Charlotte.

1 week ago | charlotteledger.substack.com | Tony Mecia

This Memorial Day weekend — whether you’re hitting the road, lounging on the beach or just relaxing at home — you can take a moment to nourish your brain with The Charlotte Ledger Podcast. You’re bound to find something you like, on local topics including business, nonprofits, local history, the environment, the arts and much more.
An entrepreneur's journey, with Grace Weisiger

2 weeks ago | charlotteledger.substack.com | Tony Mecia

Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -29:39Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade. Today’s episode is sponsored by Hillandale Advisors, a Charlotte-based investment and advisory firm that provides strategic counsel to local business owners and invests in private businesses, public equities, and commercial real estate. The Private Business Roundtable hosts events to connect and educate the private business community in Charlotte, Raleigh and Winston-Salem.
The case against Tiawana Brown

2 weeks ago | charlotteledger.substack.com | Tony Mecia

Good morning! Today is Friday, May 23, 2025. You’re reading The Charlotte Ledger, an e-newsletter with local business-y news and insights for Charlotte, N.C. This post is sent to paying subscribers only. Editor’s note: Because of the Memorial Day holiday weekend, the next regular issue of The Charlotte Ledger will come out on Wednesday, May 28. Keep reading with a 7-day free trialSubscribe to The Charlotte Ledger to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.
Judges say pro-Meck Dec arguments are stronger

2 weeks ago | charlotteledger.substack.com | Tony Mecia

The following article appeared in the May 21, 2025, edition of The Charlotte Ledger, an e-newsletter with smart and original local news for Charlotte. We offer free and paid subscription plans. More info here. A group of three distinguished judges concluded in a ceremonial ruling this week that legal arguments in favor of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence’s authenticity were more compelling than arguments doubting it.
Charlotte's sewing community faces shrinking supply options

2 weeks ago | charlotteledger.substack.com | Tony Mecia

The following article appeared in the May 21, 2025, edition of The Charlotte Ledger, an e-newsletter with smart and original local news for Charlotte. We offer free and paid subscription plans. More info here. There are still some craft and sewing items left for purchase at Joann fabric and craft store on South Boulevard, but workers were also dismantling and selling shelving and hooks on Tuesday afternoon. The store’s last day is Friday.
A hole in Charlotte’s fabric scene

2 weeks ago | charlotteledger.substack.com | Tony Mecia

Good morning! Today is Wednesday, May 21, 2025. You’re reading The Charlotte Ledger, an e-newsletter with local business-y news and insights for Charlotte, N.C. This post is sent to paying subscribers only.