Charlotte

Charlotte Is Among America’s Most Coveted Renting Spots in November

Charlotte’s popularity spiked in November – It climbed up a whopping 41 places since last month, securing the 33rd position among America’s hottest rental spots, according to a new report by RentCafe.  What’s more, it’s now the second most desired city among apartment hunters in North Carolina, second only to Raleigh. Besides locals, most people looking to rent in Charlotte are currently living in Atlanta, Raleigh or New … [Read more…]

Charlotte Is Now Among Top A.I. Innovative Cities In America

As artificial intelligence (AI) has seamlessly integrated into many of our lives, assisting with organization, navigation, shopping, and personal reminders, we looked at the innovative path that led to this moment. The latest CommercialCafe report analyzed AI and machine learning (ML) patent activity in the U.S. and highlighted which companies have been the … [Read more…]

Remembering a Hero: Charlotte Bridge To Be Renamed in Honor of Officer Mia Goodwin

A bridge in Charlotte’s University City neighborhood is soon to be named the “Officer Mia Goodwin Bridge” in memory of the late Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officer, Mia Goodwin. Tragically, Officer Goodwin lost her life in December 2021 while assisting in the closure of a section of Interstate 85, struck by a … [Read more…]

Charlotte Boasts Two of the Nation’s Top Zip Codes for Apartment Construction

If you’ve noticed new apartments popping up in your neighborhood, chances are you’re living in one of Charlotte’s top zip codes for apartment construction. To pinpoint exactly where the apartment building boom is happening, Rent Cafe just released a report of the Fastest Growing Apartment Zip Codes in America after analyzing … [Read more…]

Charlotte Open Champion Spellman Poised for World Darts Championship Debut

via City of Charlotte The Charlotte Open darts tournament has proven to be an outstanding proving ground for the best players in North America, and in December two former winners of the event will make their World Championship debuts. The 2023 edition, held at the Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel, saw Alex Spellman weave his magic … [Read more…]

Charlotte Brunch Spot Partners With ESPN To Sponsor Major Football Game – Famous Toastery Bowl

Charlotte’s own Famous Toastery, now with 26 locations across the Carolinas and Virginia, has just secured the naming rights for the Bahamas Bowl in their first major step to advertising on a national level. Scheduled for December 18th at 2:30 pm, the Famous Toastery Bowl will take place at UNC Charlotte’s … [Read more…]

Charlotte 49ers Will Take On App State At The Bank of America Stadium

Charlotte 49ers football is about to take on App State on their largest stage to date. The 10 year old team was just selected to play in the 2025 Duke’s Mayo Classic. The stage is set! ????@CharlotteFTBL to Face Appalachian State in 2025 @DukesMayoBowl Classic at Bank of America Stadium! pic.twitter.com/P8ER7bAOLK … [Read more…]

The Nation’s Largest Fashion Market Is Coming To Charlotte – ThriftCon

ThriftCon, America’s largest traveling vintage market is coming to the Queen City next month. The massive massive traveling vintage and secondhand fashion market, is set to arrive in Charlotte on December 3. This unique event will take place at The Park Expo and Conference Center on East Independence Boulevard, featuring over … [Read more…]

Top 5 Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree Farms Around The Charlotte Region

If you’re not one of those people who don’t like fake Christmas trees, or pre-cut trees, there is still have a huge selection of cut-your-own trees all around the Charlotte region. Load up the kids, pack some saws, and take a trip to one of these southern farms; Vale, NC – Helms Christmas Tree Farm This is one of the … [Read more…]

Fire Danger Warning Issued For The Charlotte Region Today

A fire danger warning has just been issued by the National Weather service for the greater Charlotte region. Here is the full ‘Special Weather Statement‘ that was sent out this morning at 10:40am: Avery-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain- Haywood-Buncombe-Catawba-Rowan-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon- Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston- Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union NC-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell- Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell- Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains- … [Read more…]