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

DoorDash launches drone delivery in Charlotte

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

The following article appeared in the May 14, 2025, edition of The Charlotte Ledger, an e-newsletter with smart and origidnal local news for Charlotte. We offer free and paid subscription plans. More info here. Drones were stationed inside a fenced area at the Arboretum shopping center in south Charlotte on Tuesday afternoon.
Belk's returns system has been out for days

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

The following article appeared in the May 14, 2025, edition of The Charlotte Ledger, an e-newsletter with smart and origidnal local news for Charlotte. We offer free and paid subscription plans. More info here. (Photo by Mike Kalasnik via Wikimedia Commons)The in-store returns system at the Belk chain of department stores has been out of commission since last Friday, and it’s unclear when it’ll be back up.
Pineville door-to-door sales ordinance faces scrutiny

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

The following article appeared in the May 14, 2025, edition of The Charlotte Ledger, an e-newsletter with smart and origidnal local news for Charlotte. We offer free and paid subscription plans. More info here. A Pineville rule limiting who can knock on doors in residential neighborhoods is under legal scrutiny, with a pest control company arguing that it is unconstitutional and unfairly blocks businesses from selling.
Atrium Health raises top executive salaries by 41%

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

The following article appeared in the May 14, 2025, edition of The Charlotte Ledger, an e-newsletter with smart and origidnal local news for Charlotte. We offer free and paid subscription plans. More info here. Atrium Health's top executives received big pay raises in 2023 as revenues soared.
Here come the food delivery drones

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

Good morning! Today is Wednesday, May 14, 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: He dove into every endeavor - even growing tomatoes

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

You’re reading Ways of Life, a weekly obituaries newsletter from The Charlotte Ledger honoring our friends, neighbors and family members who made an impact on Charlotte through the ways they lived their lives.
Charlotte coworking slows down

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

Today’s Real Estate Whispers is sponsored by The McIntosh Law Firm. At The McIntosh Law Firm, we offerexperienced legal guidance in real estate development, property revaluation appeals, government relations, land use, estate planning and business law—helping clients navigate complex legal and regulatory challenges.
Debating the Meck Dec

3 days ago | charlotteledger.substack.com | Tony Mecia

Good morning! Today is Monday, May 12, 2025. You’re reading The Charlotte Ledger, an e-newsletter with local business-y news and insights for Charlotte, N.C.Need to subscribe — or upgrade your Ledger e-newsletter subscription? Details here. Today's Charlotte Ledger is sponsored by Carnegie Private Wealth. At Carnegie Private Wealth, we bring clarity to complexity. Through thoughtful planning and personal attention, we transform your financial aspirations into actionable strategies.
Inside Charlotte’s punk rock time capsule

5 days ago | charlotteledger.substack.com | Tony Mecia

Good morning! Today is Saturday, May 10, 2025. You’re reading The Charlotte Ledger’s Weekend Edition. Need to subscribe — or upgrade your Ledger e-newsletter subscription? Details here. Today’s Ledger is sponsored by Tryon Medical Partners. What is personalized primary care? It’s clinical expertise, trust in your care team, and access to them when and how you need it. It’s healthcare, the way it should be.
The Meck Dec: Fact or fiction?

5 days ago | charlotteledger.substack.com | Tony Mecia

Did a group of Charlotte patriots really declare independence from Britain more than a year before the rest of the colonies? Or is the tale of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence — the “Meck Dec,” said to be signed on May 20, 1775 — just a case of wishful thinking and poor recollections? As the 250th anniversary of the Meck Dec approaches, this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast looks deeper into that ongoing debate — one that has been raging for more than two centuries.