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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' top-paid employees in 2026

The ex-superintendent makes more in severance than anyone.

For a transparent look at how taxpayer dollars are spent, Axios keeps a list of the highest-paid government <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="employees" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2022/10/21/who-does-what-in-local-government-in-and-around-charlotte-311213" data-vars-content-id="b37d6fb6-0b77-4eee-9f44-abe67bc66e35" data-vars-headline="Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools&#x27; top-paid employees in 2026" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2022/10/21/who-does-what-in-local-government-in-and-around-charlotte-311213" target="_self">employees</a>.Why it matters: Local government must pay leaders enough to retain talent while still being responsible stewards of tax dollars.

Queens unveils new name amid Elon merger

The Myers Park school will be called Elon University | Queens College as the two universities move toward a merger.

Queens University of Charlotte has a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new name" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/09/16/queens-university-elon-university-merge-charlotte" data-vars-content-id="61b09950-5309-49ca-b795-c6d2f06cbde2" data-vars-headline="Queens unveils new name amid Elon merger" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/09/16/queens-university-elon-university-merge-charlotte" target="_self">new name</a>: Elon University | Queens College. Why it matters: The new name is part of the Queens-Elon merger, which they announced in September 2025.

School board votes to terminate Superintendent Crystal Hill

School board voted 5-4 to terminate the superintendent

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/08/17/charlotte-schools-face-new-scrutiny-after-hill-probe" data-vars-content-id="33e3d65b-92b9-468a-997f-592dc643d2e3" data-vars-headline="School board votes to terminate Superintendent Crystal Hill" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/08/17/charlotte-schools-face-new-scrutiny-after-hill-probe" target="_self">Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education</a> voted 5-4 Tuesday night to terminate <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Superintendent Crystal Hill." data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/09/08/cms-crystal-hill-investigation" data-vars-content-id="33e3d65b-92b9-468a-997f-592dc643d2e3" data-vars-headline="School board votes to terminate Superintendent Crystal Hill" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/09/08/cms-crystal-hill-investigation" target="_self">Superintendent Crystal Hill.</a>Why it matters: CMS is out a superintendent <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="(yet again)" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2022/04/19/cms-board-to-vote-on-termination-of-superintendent-winston-today-294876" data-vars-content-id="33e3d65b-92b9-468a-997f-592dc643d2e3" data-vars-headline="School board votes to terminate Superintendent Crystal Hill" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2022/04/19/cms-board-to-vote-on-termination-of-superintendent-winston-today-294876" target="_self">(yet again)</a> after a turbulent few months, with executives departing, board member Stephanie Sneed <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="stepping down from her position" data-vars-click-url="https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article317344184.html" data-vars-content-id="33e3d65b-92b9-468a-997f-592dc643d2e3" data-vars-headline="School board votes to terminate Superintendent Crystal Hill" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article317344184.html" target="_blank">stepping down from her position</a> as chair, and the district attorney calling for a criminal investigation into the school system.

CMS Superintendent Hill: I knew I had not done anything

Hill says she does not have a copy of the full investigation report.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Superintendent Crystal Hill" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/08/17/charlotte-schools-face-new-scrutiny-after-hill-probe" data-vars-content-id="e3fee784-5490-4c8d-9cb0-51b0c081cc34" data-vars-headline="CMS Superintendent Hill: I knew I had not done anything" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/08/17/charlotte-schools-face-new-scrutiny-after-hill-probe" target="_self">Superintendent Crystal Hill</a> said on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="WFAE&#x27;s &quot;Charlotte Talks&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.wfae.org/show/charlotte-talks-with-mike-collins/2026-09-08/a-back-to-school-conversation-with-cms-superintendent-crystal-hill" data-vars-content-id="e3fee784-5490-4c8d-9cb0-51b0c081cc34" data-vars-headline="CMS Superintendent Hill: I knew I had not done anything" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wfae.org/show/charlotte-talks-with-mike-collins/2026-09-08/a-back-to-school-conversation-with-cms-superintendent-crystal-hill" target="_blank">WFAE&#x27;s &quot;Charlotte Talks&quot;</a> Tuesday that the school district&#x27;s investigation into her was over alleged misuse of federal funds, a hostile work environment and a conflict of interest involving vendor contracts. <ul><li>But there was no evidence of wrongdoing, she said.</li></ul>Why it matters: This was the first time the superintendent has spoken openly about the suspension and investigation. CMS has shared scarce details, sparking demands for greater transparency.

How UNC Charlotte went from a school for WWII veterans to a massive university

More than 33,000 students are enrolled at UNC Charlotte breaking the school's enrollment record for the third straight year.

More than 33,000 students are enrolled at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="UNC Charlotte" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/04/27/clt-airport-runway-unc-charlotte" data-vars-content-id="b63719c9-3d38-471d-be77-3747abfd33ec" data-vars-headline="How UNC Charlotte went from a school for WWII veterans to a massive university" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/04/27/clt-airport-runway-unc-charlotte" target="_self">UNC Charlotte</a> — breaking the school&#x27;s enrollment record for the third straight year.Why it matters: What started 80 years ago as an institution for World War II veterans has become <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="one of the largest" data-vars-click-url="https://insight.northcarolina.edu/t/Public/views/db_enroll/EnrollmentbyInstitution?%3Aembed=y&amp;%3AisGuestRedirectFromVizportal=y" data-vars-content-id="b63719c9-3d38-471d-be77-3747abfd33ec" data-vars-headline="How UNC Charlotte went from a school for WWII veterans to a massive university" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://insight.northcarolina.edu/t/Public/views/db_enroll/EnrollmentbyInstitution?%3Aembed=y&amp;%3AisGuestRedirectFromVizportal=y" target="_blank">one of the largest</a> public universities in North Carolina.

NC voucher use triples across 3 school years

North Carolina is beginning to see the effects of making private school vouchers available to all families, regardless of income.

North Carolina is beginning to see the effects of making <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="private school vouchers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/03/20/private-school-vouchers-north-carolina" data-vars-content-id="61206697-228b-424d-9e5a-cbc297b3f1e4" data-vars-headline="NC voucher use triples across 3 school years" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/03/20/private-school-vouchers-north-carolina" target="_self">private school vouchers</a> available to all families, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="regardless of income" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/09/12/public-education-nc-legislature-opportunity-scholarships-budget-cms-vouchers" data-vars-content-id="61206697-228b-424d-9e5a-cbc297b3f1e4" data-vars-headline="NC voucher use triples across 3 school years" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/09/12/public-education-nc-legislature-opportunity-scholarships-budget-cms-vouchers" target="_self">regardless of income</a>.Why it matters: The expansion is reshaping how North Carolina funds private education, broadening access while substantially increasing the state&#x27;s financial commitment.

Davidson makes tuition free for families earning up to $175K

Davidson College will be tuition-free starting in fall 2027 for families earning up to $175,000.

Davidson College has a new tuition structure that will mean free tuition for U.S. citizens or permanent residents whose families earn $175,000 or less.Why it matters: High costs are a major barrier for people looking to earn a college degree, as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Axios" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/04/17/college-cost-survey" data-vars-content-id="c97aca6d-742a-46e2-877a-aa84282412ec" data-vars-headline="Davidson makes tuition free for families earning up to $175K" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/04/17/college-cost-survey" target="_self">Axios</a> has previously reported.

CMS superintendent placed on paid leave

Superintendent Crystal Hill has been placed on temporary paid leave.

Charlotte-<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Mecklenburg" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/05/19/charlotte-mecklenburg-schools-new-superintendent-crystal-hill-329948" data-vars-content-id="a87c8e0b-c354-4188-9e8f-c8f4fd6ef2ee" data-vars-headline="CMS superintendent placed on paid leave" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/05/19/charlotte-mecklenburg-schools-new-superintendent-crystal-hill-329948" target="_self">Mecklenburg</a> Schools Superintendent Crystal Hill has been placed on temporary leave with pay, pending an investigation, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="our news partners at WBTV report." data-vars-click-url="https://www.wbtv.com/2026/06/17/superintendent-dr-crystal-hill-temporary-leave-with-pay-school-officials-say/" data-vars-content-id="a87c8e0b-c354-4188-9e8f-c8f4fd6ef2ee" data-vars-headline="CMS superintendent placed on paid leave" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wbtv.com/2026/06/17/superintendent-dr-crystal-hill-temporary-leave-with-pay-school-officials-say/" target="_blank">our news partners at WBTV report.</a>Why it matters: In a statement, the country&#x27;s 16th-largest school district said the matters under investigation involve &quot;administrative and operational oversight.&quot;

University renovates former Uptown hotel into dorms

The West Trade building will become permanent student housing.

Johnson &amp; Wales University is embarking on a $42 million renovation of its former hotel-turned-residence hall in Charlotte&#x27;s Third Ward.Why it matters: It&#x27;s another prominent Uptown building conversion in the works, joining projects like <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Brooklyn &amp; Church" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/05/29/brooklyn-church-uptown-office-conversion-housing-construction-redevelopment" data-vars-content-id="157aacde-1c79-4c31-8a3c-41276bbbf394" data-vars-headline="University renovates former Uptown hotel into dorms" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/05/29/brooklyn-church-uptown-office-conversion-housing-construction-redevelopment" target="_self">Brooklyn &amp; Church</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Johnston Building" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/10/24/office-market-jobs-vacancies-conversions" data-vars-content-id="157aacde-1c79-4c31-8a3c-41276bbbf394" data-vars-headline="University renovates former Uptown hotel into dorms" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/10/24/office-market-jobs-vacancies-conversions" target="_self">The Johnston Building</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the former Two Wells Fargo Center" data-vars-click-url="https://x.com/alexsands_/status/2047685999149363622?s=20" data-vars-content-id="157aacde-1c79-4c31-8a3c-41276bbbf394" data-vars-headline="University renovates former Uptown hotel into dorms" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://x.com/alexsands_/status/2047685999149363622?s=20" target="_blank">the former Two Wells Fargo Center</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="400 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="157aacde-1c79-4c31-8a3c-41276bbbf394" data-vars-headline="University renovates former Uptown hotel into dorms" 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">400 South Tryon</a>.

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FBI investigating Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools matter

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' top-paid employees in 2026

Queens unveils new name amid Elon merger

School board votes to terminate Superintendent Crystal Hill

CMS Superintendent Hill: I knew I had not done anything