McClatchy has significantly reduced its workforce at The Charlotte Observer, eliminating eight positions. This move represents a quarter of the newsroom staff and aims to prioritize content valued by subscribers. The layoffs include various roles, such as editors, investigative reporters, and general reporters. This reduction in journalistic presence is expected to lead to less coverage of overlooked neighborhoods and decreased civic engagement. The company is owned by Chatham Asset Management, an investment firm.
Charlotte, North Carolina
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/09/11/journalism-newsroom-layoffs-observer