Contact the Farmington Mercury
We read every message. Tips, corrections, and story ideas welcome.
The Farmington Mercury is a small, independent newsroom. There's no automated tip portal, no ticketing system, no editorial board you can't reach. If you email us, a person reads it.
General Contact
Email: hello@mercurylocal.com Response time: We aim to respond within 24–48 hours on weekdays.
For urgent tips on breaking news, put URGENT TIP in the subject line.
Send Us a Tip
We want to hear about:
- Town Council or Board of Education decisions you think we should cover
- Development applications before they make the agenda
- Police incidents that didn't make the arrest log
- Public officials who aren't doing their jobs
- Community stories that deserve attention
Tips can be sent to hello@mercurylocal.com. If you want to remain anonymous, tell us and we will not identify you as a source in any story.
Corrections
If we got something wrong, tell us. We take corrections seriously and publish them prominently. Email hello@mercurylocal.com with the story URL and the specific error.
Letters to the Editor
We publish reader commentary on Farmington issues. Keep it under 400 words, sign your name, and include your town of residence. We reserve the right to edit for length and clarity. We do not publish anonymous letters.
Send letters to hello@mercurylocal.com with the subject line LETTER.
Press & Media Inquiries
For interview requests, reprint permissions, or media inquiries about Mercury Local, contact hello@mercurylocal.com.
The Farmington Mercury is a publication of The Charlotte Mercury, LLC, Charlotte, NC.