[382] On March 24, 2021, it was announced Wake Forest School of Medicine would expand a 20-acre campus in Charlotte by 2024. The lack of these obstructions has contributed to Charlotte's growth as a highway, rail, and air transportation hub. [83][84] North Tryon and the Sugar Creek area include several Asian American communities. Shop-till-you-drop types will love SouthPark mall, the citys upscale destination with more than 150 retailers and restaurants. Queen Charlotte was the mother of fifteen children and a patron of Mozart and Bach. [124] Precipitation is evenly distributed through the year; only August stands out as a slightly wetter month, averaging 4.35 inches of rainfall. [401] One cable sports network is headquartered in Charlotte: the ESPN-controlled SEC Network. [420], An average of 4,939 vehicles are stolen every year in Charlotte. [185][186] In 2019, Dole Food Company relocated its headquarters to Charlotte from California, and expanded its presence in Charlotte with its merger with Ireland-based Total Produce in February 2021. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race. [341] On March 26, 2014, Cannon was arrested on public corruption charges. Voluntary buyouts of 700 households have created around 200 acres of open land that can flood safely, thereby saving an estimated $28 million in flood damage and emergency rescues. WebCharlotte is one of the 25 largest cities in the U.S. and the largest city in North Carolina. [75] Consequently, development has neither been constrained nor helped by waterways or ports that have contributed to many cities of similar size. [238], The Charlotte region is home to many annual festivals and special events. As of the 2020 United States census, there were 874,579 people, 342,448 households, and 195,614 families residing in the city. According to the news channel, " the zoo will cost roughly $300 million, and will be completely privately-funded. Charlotte has landed atop a list by Zillow predicting the nation's hottest housing markets in 2023. The name was popularized by England's Queen Charlotte Sophia, wife of King George III. The name was popularized by England's Queen Charlotte Sophia, wife of King George III. The law school offered the Juris Doctor degree but the Bar association rescinded the accreditation in 2017. [188][189] Cedar Fair's corporate office is located in southwest Charlotte. Nicknamed the Queen City, Charlotte and its resident county are named in honor of Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the queen consort of British King Nicknamed the Queen City, Charlotte and its resident county are named in honor of Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the queen consort of British King Many veins of gold were found in the area throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, leading to the 1837 founding of the Charlotte Mint. [464], "Charlotte" redirects here. [283] The event's parade became Charlotte's largest annual parade in 2017. Charlotte has landed atop a list by Zillow predicting the nation's hottest housing markets in 2023. Save on Your Next Brewery Adventure with the Charlotte Brew Badge MORE INFO THINGS TO DO See All Shopping A Guide to Shopping in Charlotte Settled about 1750, it was incorporated in 1768 and named for Princess Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, George III s queen. [4] The film made its world premiere at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival on September 13, 2021. It derived from Charlot, a French diminutive of Charles meaning "little Charles," and the name of Charlemagnes son in French literature and legend. The city was caught unprepared; Charlotte is 200 miles (320km) inland, and residents from coastal areas in both Carolinas often wait out hurricanes in Charlotte.[63]. [311][312][313], Charlotte is represented in professional ice hockey by the Charlotte Checkers and in professional baseball at the Triple-A level by the Charlotte Knights. Last years hottest market, Tampa, fell out of the top 10 this year. [434][435][436], The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is the agency responsible for operating mass transit in the Charlotte metropolitan area, carrying over 16 million riders annually. Mecklenburg County was formed from Anson County in 1762. 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[52] North Carolina was the chief producer of gold in the United States, until the Sierra Nevada find in 1848,[53] although the volume mined in the Charlotte area was dwarfed by subsequent rushes. Contents 1 Plot 2 Cast 3 Production 3.1 Development 4 Release 5 Reception [310] MLS awarded its expansion team to Charlotte in 2019, which began play as Charlotte FC in 2022. 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The per capita income for the city was $29,825. [368][369][370] Several notable colleges are located in the metropolitan suburbs. [344] She was ousted in the 2017 Democratic primary by Mayor Pro Tem Vi Lyles, who later defeated Republican City Councilman Kenny Smith in the general election to become Mayor of Charlotte.[345]. [47] Welcome to the GREAT OAKS Community! Read today's latest news headlines from Charlotte and North Carolina. Established in 1999 and administered as a department of the City of Charlotte, CATS operates light rail transit, streetcar, express buses, local buses, and special bus services serving Charlotte and the surrounding area in addition to other programs such as vanpool. For other uses, see. [440], The bulk of CATS ridership is derived from its extensive bus network, which has its main hub at the Charlotte Transportation Center in Uptown, which also connects to the Blue and Gold lines. [387] Montreat College (Charlotte) maintains a School of Professional and Adult Studies in the city. Charlotte is split between two congressional districts on the federal level. This North Carolina city ranks top 10 study finds", "More and more millennials are deciding to live and work in Ballantyne here's why", "Census: Seattle is the fastest-growing big city in the U.S.", "Study: Charlotte among fastest-growing cities, New Yorkers top list of new residents coming in", "Report: Charlotte is the 8th fastest-growing city in U.S.", "15 Phrases That Will Make You Swear Charlotteans Have Their Own Language", "So how did Charlotte become a banking center? Web60 Ways to Go Out in Charlotte Things to Do 23 Things to Do in 2023 FEATURED EVENTS See All Celebrate the Winter Season Events & Things to Do MORE TO DO See All Eat & Drink Your Guide to Optimist Hall Eat & Drink Uniquely Charlotte Craft Beers Shopping Plant Shops and Nurseries in Charlotte Sports 10 Must-Play Golf Courses Near Charlotte [354] Charlotte is also home to many private and independent schools, including British School of Charlotte,[355] Charlotte Catholic High School,[356] Charlotte Christian School,[357] Charlotte Country Day School,[358] Charlotte Islamic Academy,[359] Charlotte Latin School,[360] Grace Academy,[361] Providence Day School,[362] Hickory Grove Christian School,[363] Northside Christian Academy,[364] Southlake Christian Academy,[365] and United Faith Christian Academy. May 20, the traditional date of the signing of the declaration, is celebrated annually in Charlotte as "MecDec", with musket and cannon fire by reenactors in Independence Square. Official records for Charlotte kept October 1878 to August 1948 at downtown and at Charlotte-Douglas Int'l since September 1948. [146], The Presbyterian Church (USA) is now the fourth largest denomination in Charlotte, with 68,000 members and 206 congregations. [85][86] NoDa (North Davidson), north of Uptown, is an emerging center for arts and entertainment. WebCharlotte is an international co-production between Canada, Belgium and France. It was already on the wane in 1952 when E.B. [456] The 145th Airlift Wing of North Carolina Air National Guard is also located east of the airport.[457][458]. The Charlotte Observer is here to answer your questions about the city and surrounding area. [51] The first documented gold find in the United States of any consequence set off the nation's first gold rush. The other small towns maintain their own law enforcement agencies for their own jurisdictions. Duchess Sophie Charlotte Augustine in Bavaria (23 February 1847 4 May 1897) was a granddaughter-in-law of King Louis Philippe of France, the favourite sister of Empress Elisabeth of Austria and fiance of King Ludwig II of Bavaria Life. Jan 12, 2023. MLS# 3924122. Major energy players in Charlotte include AREVA, Duke Energy, Electric Power Research Institute, Fluor, Metso Power, Piedmont Natural Gas, Albemarle Corp, Siemens Energy, Shaw Group, Toshiba, URSCorp., and Westinghouse. [431] Charlotte's sludge is handled, transported, and spread on farm fields in Chester by a company called Synagro, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Carlyle Group[432] Charlotte's sludge is of the "CLASS B" variety, which means it still contains detectable levels of pathogens. MLS# 3924122. WebSold: 3 beds, 2 baths, 1877 sq. [76], Charlotte has 199neighborhoods radiating in all directions from Uptown. Winter is welcoming, spring and fall are transformative, and summer is sunny and bright. 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