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Former Hornets player lists south Charlotte mansion for $3.8M

Take a look around Gerald Henderson Jr.'s modern estate in Olde Providence South with a basketball court and access to Carmel Country Club.

Real Estate

This south Charlotte mansion could be yours for $3,795,000.Why it matters: The Olde Providence South property belongs to former NBA player, Gerald Henderson Jr., according to property records.

Breaking down the ballot: Constitutional amendments

The amendments could affect voting and taxes for years.

News

North <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Carolinians" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/05/20/north-carolina-income-tax-cap-property-tax-amendments-charlotte-cunningham-majeed" data-vars-content-id="35ed62e1-65df-4542-a428-43d317002d0a" data-vars-headline="Breaking down the ballot: Constitutional amendments" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/05/20/north-carolina-income-tax-cap-property-tax-amendments-charlotte-cunningham-majeed" target="_self">Carolinians</a> will vote in this fall&#x27;s election on whether they are &quot;for&quot; or &quot;against&quot; three changes to the state constitution.Why it matters: The few sentences on the ballot don&#x27;t fully explain the long-term impacts, so it&#x27;s important to understand what each amendment does before heading to the polls.

FBI investigating Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools matter

CMS now faces inquiries from federal and state authorities.

Education

The FBI and U.S. Attorney&#x27;s Office are investigating a matter related to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/09/23/school-board-mecklenburg-superintendent-crystal-hill" data-vars-content-id="39935b57-cd09-49fe-a7af-dc0326b00902" data-vars-headline="FBI investigating Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools matter" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/09/23/school-board-mecklenburg-superintendent-crystal-hill" target="_self">Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools</a>, federal officials confirmed Monday.Why it matters: CMS, the second largest school district in the state, is also under investigation by Republican state auditor <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Dave Boliek" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/05/20/charlotte-city-council-cmpd-chief-johnny-jennings-dave-boliek-state-auditor" data-vars-content-id="39935b57-cd09-49fe-a7af-dc0326b00902" data-vars-headline="FBI investigating Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools matter" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/05/20/charlotte-city-council-cmpd-chief-johnny-jennings-dave-boliek-state-auditor" target="_self">Dave Boliek</a>, the State Bureau of Investigation, plus the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, our news partners at WBTV <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="report" data-vars-click-url="https://www.wbtv.com/2026/10/05/fbi-investigating-matter-related-charlotte-mecklenburg-schools-what-we-know/" data-vars-content-id="39935b57-cd09-49fe-a7af-dc0326b00902" data-vars-headline="FBI investigating Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools matter" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wbtv.com/2026/10/05/fbi-investigating-matter-related-charlotte-mecklenburg-schools-what-we-know/" target="_blank">report</a>.

5 spooky Halloween pop-up bars to visit in Charlotte

From a "Beetlejuice"-themed speakeasy to horror movie-inspired cocktails, these Charlotte bars are going all out for spooky season.

Food and Drink

Spooky season is taking over <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Charlotte bars" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2022/03/22/best-cocktail-bars-in-charlotte-137213" data-vars-content-id="ca5690dd-6f45-4181-bd47-dcb0654d37c0" data-vars-headline="5 spooky Halloween pop-up bars to visit in Charlotte" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2022/03/22/best-cocktail-bars-in-charlotte-137213" target="_self">Charlotte bars</a> with haunted cocktails, over-the-top decor and immersive experiences.

Space Craft reveals next walkable Optimist Park development

Mira will replace an industrial building in Charlotte with residences and retail.

Space Craft is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="starting" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/02/07/space-craft-joinery-optimist-park-noda-tesla-transit-jump" data-vars-content-id="275cce31-bc0a-4653-8ca8-23c96ec92dd7" data-vars-headline="Space Craft reveals next walkable Optimist Park development" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/02/07/space-craft-joinery-optimist-park-noda-tesla-transit-jump" target="_self">starting</a> construction this fall on its next Charlotte apartment project: a 371-unit development called Mira that will replace an old chemical manufacturer&#x27;s site.Why it matters: With several projects clustered together, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="urbanist development firm" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/07/20/developers-parking-minimums-law-apartments" data-vars-content-id="275cce31-bc0a-4653-8ca8-23c96ec92dd7" data-vars-headline="Space Craft reveals next walkable Optimist Park development" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/07/20/developers-parking-minimums-law-apartments" target="_self">urbanist development firm</a> has helped turn Optimist Park into a more walkable area along the Blue Line light rail.

Another corporate logo will join Charlotte's skyline

Huntington Bank will hang its sign on Charlotte's One South tower

Huntington <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="National Bank" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/03/06/banks-branch-expansion-huntington" data-vars-content-id="57e10ce2-bbcd-4931-b7b9-30a8e6b12a38" data-vars-headline="Another corporate logo will join Charlotte&#x27;s skyline" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/03/06/banks-branch-expansion-huntington" target="_self">National Bank</a> plans to hang its green logo, with synchronizable lights, atop the 40-story One South office tower in Uptown.Why it matters: Ohio-based Huntington is the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="next" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/06/13/wells-fargo-sign-skyline-uptown-letters-helicopter" data-vars-content-id="57e10ce2-bbcd-4931-b7b9-30a8e6b12a38" data-vars-headline="Another corporate logo will join Charlotte&#x27;s skyline" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/06/13/wells-fargo-sign-skyline-uptown-letters-helicopter" target="_self">next</a> corporation daring to make its mark on Charlotte&#x27;s skyline, following the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="controversial Wells Fargo" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/10/02/wells-fargo-sign-uptown-skyline-duke-energy-center-tryon-opinions-340669" data-vars-content-id="57e10ce2-bbcd-4931-b7b9-30a8e6b12a38" data-vars-headline="Another corporate logo will join Charlotte&#x27;s skyline" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/10/02/wells-fargo-sign-uptown-skyline-duke-energy-center-tryon-opinions-340669" target="_self">controversial Wells Fargo</a> and Truist logo installations.

W Hotels coming to Charlotte with Uptown's highest rooftop bar

A foreclosed-on Uptown office tower is turning into a luxury hotel.

400 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="South Tryon" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/04/03/uptown-charlotte-400-south-tryon-conversion" data-vars-content-id="c5fa910e-2bc4-4e9c-a84f-a8bb95a683d6" data-vars-headline="W Hotels coming to Charlotte with Uptown&#x27;s highest rooftop bar" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/04/03/uptown-charlotte-400-south-tryon-conversion" target="_self">South Tryon</a>, a foreclosed-on 1970s Uptown office tower, will turn into a luxury hotel with Charlotte&#x27;s &quot;highest rooftop bar,&quot; plus 399 apartments, Spandrel Development Partners announced Wednesday.Why it matters: The redevelopment will take something Uptown really doesn&#x27;t need — another dead office building — and give the area something it does — a hotel. And one with a posh reputation at that.<ul><li>It should open by the end of 2029.</li></ul>

 Charlotte small businesses hit with costly rebrands over naming conflicts

Several Charlotte businesses have been forced — or have proactively decided — to rebrand after naming conflicts. Here's what a trademark attorney says owners should know.

Business

Charlotte <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="small businesses" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/08/15/local-business-struggle-charlotte-developers-landlords" data-vars-content-id="4974381c-3cd9-40bf-988e-3a587c580ccc" data-vars-headline=" Charlotte small businesses hit with costly rebrands over naming conflicts" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/08/15/local-business-struggle-charlotte-developers-landlords" target="_self">small businesses</a> are losing money and marketing momentum after getting caught up in naming and trademark conflicts — sometimes days before opening.Why it matters: It&#x27;s already <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="notoriously expensive" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/08/15/local-business-struggle-charlotte-developers-landlords?utm_source=chatgpt.com" data-vars-content-id="4974381c-3cd9-40bf-988e-3a587c580ccc" data-vars-headline=" Charlotte small businesses hit with costly rebrands over naming conflicts" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/08/15/local-business-struggle-charlotte-developers-landlords?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_self">notoriously expensive</a> to run a local business in Charlotte. But overlooking trademark clearance early on can mean paying for a new name, signage, branding and legal help after thousands of dollars have already been invested.

Gated-off 15 acre area in LoSo could become walkable destination

A gated-off LoSo site could become a walkable destination.

Prominent <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Charlotte developer" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/03/14/developments-midtown-construction-apartments-towers" data-vars-content-id="e46f2e14-b0cf-4720-bc05-e628f4b86ee2" data-vars-headline="Gated-off 15 acre area in LoSo could become walkable destination" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/03/14/developments-midtown-construction-apartments-towers" target="_self">Charlotte developer</a> Pappas Properties is planning a nearly 15-acre, walkable mixed-use development in lower South End.Why it matters: LoSo Synergy South, as it&#x27;s called, will replace a people-less, gated-off site with townhomes, apartments, first-floor retail, restaurants and hospitality uses.

What Charlotte airport travelers will get instead of a direct light rail stop

Instead of a much-desired direct light rail stop, Charlotte <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Douglas" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/05/27/charlotte-airport-expansion-runway-firehouse-lounges" data-vars-content-id="44bc6aa6-7888-4807-955b-e44c3a709510" data-vars-headline="What Charlotte airport travelers will get instead of a direct light rail stop" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/05/27/charlotte-airport-expansion-runway-firehouse-lounges" target="_self">Douglas</a> International Airport is planning to build a &quot;people mover&quot; that will be a roughly seven-minute ride between the future multibillion-dollar <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Silver Line" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/02/03/cats-rail-lines-corridors-silver-red-gold-blue-transit-sales-tax" data-vars-content-id="44bc6aa6-7888-4807-955b-e44c3a709510" data-vars-headline="What Charlotte airport travelers will get instead of a direct light rail stop" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/02/03/cats-rail-lines-corridors-silver-red-gold-blue-transit-sales-tax" target="_self">Silver Line</a> and the terminal.Why it matters: Many outspoken transit advocates and residents have made clear <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="they&#x27;d much prefer" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/08/27/silver-line-charlotte-douglas-international-airport-light-rail" data-vars-content-id="44bc6aa6-7888-4807-955b-e44c3a709510" data-vars-headline="What Charlotte airport travelers will get instead of a direct light rail stop" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/08/27/silver-line-charlotte-douglas-international-airport-light-rail" target="_self">they&#x27;d much prefer</a> the light rail extend to the main terminal. But CLT officials say they do not support a direct stop &quot;as it impedes future terminal expansion plans,&quot; according to a Wednesday presentation to the Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority.

Developers seek historic designation for Uptown office tower

This Uptown redevelopment site is conveniently historic.

Charlotte <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="may" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/05/04/smbc-headquarters-wells-fargo-center-uptown" data-vars-content-id="b936b13b-2fc6-4b23-8b77-83fc0bc274e3" data-vars-headline="Developers seek historic designation for Uptown office tower" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/05/04/smbc-headquarters-wells-fargo-center-uptown" target="_self">may</a> designate 301 S. Tryon — the former Two Wells Fargo Center — as a local historic landmark ahead of a planned, sweeping <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="redevelopment" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-charlotte-bd368320-3e78-11f1-b58e-ddf2363125c7.html" data-vars-content-id="b936b13b-2fc6-4b23-8b77-83fc0bc274e3" data-vars-headline="Developers seek historic designation for Uptown office tower" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-charlotte-bd368320-3e78-11f1-b58e-ddf2363125c7.html" target="_self">redevelopment</a>.Why it matters: Charlotte <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="has a rep for tearing down its history" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/02/07/map-charlottes-green-book-sites-and-where-they-are-now-320127" data-vars-content-id="b936b13b-2fc6-4b23-8b77-83fc0bc274e3" data-vars-headline="Developers seek historic designation for Uptown office tower" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/02/07/map-charlottes-green-book-sites-and-where-they-are-now-320127" target="_self">has a rep for tearing down its history</a> because of all the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="fast change" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/09/21/little-brick-building-charlotte-preserve-history-parking-dilworth-south-end" data-vars-content-id="b936b13b-2fc6-4b23-8b77-83fc0bc274e3" data-vars-headline="Developers seek historic designation for Uptown office tower" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/09/21/little-brick-building-charlotte-preserve-history-parking-dilworth-south-end" target="_self">fast change</a>. But here is one case where new development could happen alongside the preservation of decades-old architecture.<ul><li>And the developers potentially get a tax break in return.</li></ul>

Ballantyne grows with another tower, more than 1,250 new homes

More than 1,250 homes planned for Ballantyne.

Ballantyne was built around cul-de-sacs and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="corporate parks" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/10/21/sofi-expands-charlotte-ballantyne" data-vars-content-id="7d7ec131-4d5a-4986-9462-08a1af97ebe4" data-vars-headline="Ballantyne grows with another tower, more than 1,250 new homes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/10/21/sofi-expands-charlotte-ballantyne" target="_self">corporate parks</a>. Now Northwood is adding new kinds of housing, including a second apartment tower at The Bowl. Why it matters: Companies <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="increasingly want" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/03/26/capital-group-north-carolina-expansion-jobs" data-vars-content-id="7d7ec131-4d5a-4986-9462-08a1af97ebe4" data-vars-headline="Ballantyne grows with another tower, more than 1,250 new homes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/03/26/capital-group-north-carolina-expansion-jobs" target="_self">increasingly want</a> their offices surrounded by walkable streets, lively entertainment and cool businesses to attract workers. But becoming a true urban destination depends on adding enough housing to keep the area&#x27;s shops and restaurants busy beyond work hours.

See renderings: Massive towers to replace shuttered SouthPark Wendy's

See renderings of Hines' two-tower SouthPark development.

SouthPark <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="could" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/04/16/southpark-community-partners-vision-plan-2035" data-vars-content-id="8fe4fd42-154e-4161-a770-8809c9e25ede" data-vars-headline="See renderings: Massive towers to replace shuttered SouthPark Wendy&#x27;s" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/04/16/southpark-community-partners-vision-plan-2035" target="_self">could</a> get its tallest towers yet as Texas developer Hines moves forward with plans for two 19-story buildings along Carnegie Boulevard. Why it matters: The mixed-use project, which has no timeline for groundbreaking, will densify nearly 4 underutilized acres in fast-changing SouthPark, bringing hundreds of new residents and office workers to the site.

See renderings: 14-story South End hotel starts construction

See renderings of South End's next hotel.

Construction <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="started" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/07/19/south-end-development-boom-hotel-office-projects" data-vars-content-id="cc5a615d-6af5-4dbb-954b-7bf8483dab2e" data-vars-headline="See renderings: 14-story South End hotel starts construction" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/07/19/south-end-development-boom-hotel-office-projects" target="_self">started</a> Wednesday on a 14-story, 295-room hotel in South End.Why it matters: Hotel construction has been slow in South End, while office and entertainment have boomed, creating demand for hospitality space. There&#x27;s currently only one other full-service hotel, the Holiday Inn.

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Space Craft reveals next walkable Optimist Park development

Another corporate logo will join Charlotte's skyline

W Hotels coming to Charlotte with Uptown's highest rooftop bar

Charlotte small businesses hit with costly rebrands over naming conflicts

Gated-off 15 acre area in LoSo could become walkable destination