Charlotte-based Dole Food Company announced plans to offer fresh Ecuadorian Dragon Fruit to consumers across the western United States and Canada. Here in Charlotte, they will be offering the exotic fruit in Lowes and Harris Teeter locations. As the year 2024 approaches, ushering in the Year of the Dragon according to the Chinese calendar, the … [Read more…]
Rents fluctuate up and down with the seasons, but November is usually when rents fall the fastest. This year is no exception; prices nationwide dropped 1% this month, capping a second consecutive slow winter for the rental market. Today, rents are down $32 (2.4%) from their mid-year peak in August. Vacancies get harder to fill … [Read more…]
According to a new report from HomeBay, Charlotte now ranks as the 3rd most desirable and 3rd most underrated city in America. The report was compiled with data from user survey feedback, U.S. Census on net migration rates, local unemployment rates, regional price parities, average home values, and violent crime rates … [Read more…]
With a wide range of influences and a diverse culture, dining in Charlotte, North Carolina is a unique experience. So, let’s tuck into a few of Charlotte’s most distinctive, quirky, and eccentric eateries that take diners beyond the classic restaurant experience. Dine Before You Play Located in Kings Mountain, in the Charlotte metropolitan area, Catawba … [Read more…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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’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…]