Wilmington, North Carolina, December 5, 2025 Representative Deb Butler criticized recent...

Michael Graff Launches The Charlotte Optimist Nonprofit Media Outlet
News Summary Award-winning journalist Michael Graff has launched The Charlotte Optimist, a nonprofit media outlet aimed at highlighting unique and impactful stories from Charlotte. The publication, starting with its first story on May 4, 2024, will feature a mix of long-form and shorter articles. With over 2,800 subscribers already, Graff aims to foster community connections through storytelling and local journalism. This initiative reflects a growing trend in nonprofit media focused








