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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.

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.

Friday is N.C.'s voter registration deadline

Voters will help choose an open U.S. Senate seat, state reps and more.

Friday, Oct. 9, at 5pm is the deadline to register to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="vote" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/10/05/redistricting-house-republicans-midterms-tom-emmer" data-vars-content-id="d85ad590-33d2-462b-a5e9-3f72215a6527" data-vars-headline="Friday is N.C.&#x27;s voter registration deadline" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/10/05/redistricting-house-republicans-midterms-tom-emmer" target="_self">vote</a> if you want to cast your ballot <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="by mail" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ncsbe.gov/voting/vote-mail" data-vars-content-id="d85ad590-33d2-462b-a5e9-3f72215a6527" data-vars-headline="Friday is N.C.&#x27;s voter registration deadline" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ncsbe.gov/voting/vote-mail" target="_blank">by mail</a> or on Election Day — Nov. 3 — in North Carolina.Yes, but: If you miss it, you can also register during the early voting period <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="at any site in your county." data-vars-click-url="https://vt.ncsbe.gov/EVSite/" data-vars-content-id="d85ad590-33d2-462b-a5e9-3f72215a6527" data-vars-headline="Friday is N.C.&#x27;s voter registration deadline" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://vt.ncsbe.gov/EVSite/" target="_blank">at any site in your county.</a>

Breaking down the ballot: NC State Senate and House

Just a few North Carolina legislative races could tilt power in Raleigh.

A <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="handful of" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/09/21/north-carolina-senate-race-cooper-whatley-trump" data-vars-content-id="6e598acb-4b46-4291-a1f9-1713ea535bc0" data-vars-headline="Breaking down the ballot: NC State Senate and House" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/09/21/north-carolina-senate-race-cooper-whatley-trump" target="_self">handful of</a> North Carolina legislative races this year could tilt power in Raleigh, and some of the biggest battles are in Charlotte&#x27;s suburbs.Why it matters: The results of state races could either <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="embolden" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/12/19/nc-election-triangle-republican-democrat-primary" data-vars-content-id="6e598acb-4b46-4291-a1f9-1713ea535bc0" data-vars-headline="Breaking down the ballot: NC State Senate and House" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/12/19/nc-election-triangle-republican-democrat-primary" target="_self">embolden</a> Republicans — who hold a near supermajority — or help Democrats regain some leverage and strengthen Gov. Josh Stein&#x27;s veto.

Breaking down the ballot: U.S. Senate

The must-watch race could help decide Senate control.

A staunch <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Trump" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/03/04/north-carolina-senate-primary-election-cooper-whatley-win" data-vars-content-id="f7fc6e0b-19e5-4f67-a6a4-a3dbe8c7e5ba" data-vars-headline="Breaking down the ballot: U.S. Senate" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/03/04/north-carolina-senate-primary-election-cooper-whatley-win" target="_self">Trump</a> ally and one of North Carolina&#x27;s most recognizable Democrats are battling for the state&#x27;s open U.S. Senate seat in a must-watch race nationally.Why it matters: Currently held by Republican <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sen. Thom Tillis" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/06/24/trump-senate-republicans-save-act-cassidy" data-vars-content-id="f7fc6e0b-19e5-4f67-a6a4-a3dbe8c7e5ba" data-vars-headline="Breaking down the ballot: U.S. Senate" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/06/24/trump-senate-republicans-save-act-cassidy" target="_self">Sen. Thom Tillis</a>, this seat could be crucial to determining whether Republicans maintain control of the Senate or the chamber flips to Democrats.

Primary election results 2026: Sheriff McFadden wins reelection, plus other takeaways

Sheriff McFadden wins the primary despite turmoil.

Mecklenburg County <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sheriff" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/02/24/mecklenburg-sheriff-mcfadden-investigation-primary" data-vars-content-id="fcaf16ab-41a9-4259-a3c9-53df1b5920d5" data-vars-headline="Primary election results 2026: Sheriff McFadden wins reelection, plus other takeaways" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/02/24/mecklenburg-sheriff-mcfadden-investigation-primary" target="_self">Sheriff</a> Garry McFadden, a Democrat, fended off three challengers in the competitive primary and is set to remain in office, as he advances to the November general election without opposition.Why it matters: McFadden enters his third term during one of the most <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="volatile" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/02/24/mecklenburg-sheriff-mcfadden-investigation-primary" data-vars-content-id="fcaf16ab-41a9-4259-a3c9-53df1b5920d5" data-vars-headline="Primary election results 2026: Sheriff McFadden wins reelection, plus other takeaways" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/02/24/mecklenburg-sheriff-mcfadden-investigation-primary" target="_self">volatile</a> periods of his career. He&#x27;s under state investigation for misconduct allegations, is facing national scrutiny for immigration disputes, and is accused of running a toxic workplace.

Why Mecklenburg County sheriff is the most intense race on the ballot

Sheriff Garry McFadden is running for reelection during one of the most volatile periods of his career.

Sheriff <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Garry" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/02/12/north-carolina-democrat-primary-voter-guide" data-vars-content-id="6dba2005-00b3-43eb-afb6-f96e33d7a2d2" data-vars-headline="Why Mecklenburg County sheriff is the most intense race on the ballot" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/02/12/north-carolina-democrat-primary-voter-guide" target="_self">Garry</a> McFadden is running for reelection during one of the most volatile periods of his career, as he faces a state investigation into misconduct allegations and national GOP scrutiny over his handling of ICE detainers, prompting the Trump administration&#x27;s November Border Patrol crackdown in Charlotte.Why it matters: In a usually quiet Democratic primary, McFadden has drawn intense challenges from three opponents, all of whom have law enforcement backgrounds and one who has NFL power behind his campaign.

Elections 2026: Charlotte Democratic primary guide

Early voting is Feb. 12 through Feb. 28, and Primary Election Day is March 3.

Charlotte-area Democrats and some unaffiliated voters who opt into voting blue will essentially decide many local <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="elections" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/12/19/nc-election-triangle-republican-democrat-primary" data-vars-content-id="45770166-6a22-4f56-bd09-31cb6e30754e" data-vars-headline="Elections 2026: Charlotte Democratic primary guide" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/12/19/nc-election-triangle-republican-democrat-primary" target="_self">elections</a> in the primaries held over the next few weeks.Why it matters: With so few Republicans running in Mecklenburg County, the nominees for offices like sheriff and most county commission seats will be unopposed in the November general election.

Elections 2026: Charlotte Republican primary guide

Voters in the Republican primary will only have a few <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="decisions" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/12/19/nc-election-triangle-republican-democrat-primary" data-vars-content-id="7cf7306c-b778-490a-95d1-3154b8b2bea1" data-vars-headline="Elections 2026: Charlotte Republican primary guide" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/12/19/nc-election-triangle-republican-democrat-primary" target="_self">decisions</a> to make, but none is insignificant in a county with shrinking red representation.Why it matters: Republicans will want strong candidates to advance to the general to heighten their party&#x27;s chances of electoral success in Democrat-controlled Charlotte.

Elections 2026: Who filed to run in Mecklenburg County

Who's running in Charlotte? A guide to the 2026 field.

Candidate filing in North Carolina closed on Friday with a long list of names jumping in to run for federal, state and local offices, marking the official start of what will be a fiery <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="2026 midterm" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/12/05/democrats-and-republicans-line-up-candidates-for-competitive-north-carolina-midterms" data-vars-content-id="b7d1b381-d063-49f2-86aa-9adf048834a3" data-vars-headline="Elections 2026: Who filed to run in Mecklenburg County" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/12/05/democrats-and-republicans-line-up-candidates-for-competitive-north-carolina-midterms" target="_self">2026 midterm</a>.Why it matters: From the U.S. Senate to Mecklenburg County commissioners, there are lots of races to watch this year that will affect your daily life and the future of where you live.

Election results 2025: City council, school board and transit tax

Election Results 2025: Charlotte region approves 1-cent transit sales tax

Mecklenburg County voters approved <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a landmark 1-cent sales tax increase" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/10/03/mecklenburg-county-referendum-sales-tax-transportation" data-vars-content-id="ab0dea0d-5f75-4374-a5ec-90382f2db948" data-vars-headline="Election results 2025: City council, school board and transit tax" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/10/03/mecklenburg-county-referendum-sales-tax-transportation" target="_self">a landmark 1-cent sales tax increase</a> projected to generate $19.4 billion over 30 years to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="build new rail lines" 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="ab0dea0d-5f75-4374-a5ec-90382f2db948" data-vars-headline="Election results 2025: City council, school board and transit tax" 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">build new rail lines</a>, overhaul the bus system, and expand road, bike and pedestrian infrastructure.Why it matters: The measure raises the local sales tax rate from 7.25% to 8.25%, unlocking a perpetual funding source for a transformative expansion of the region&#x27;s public transit network, starting with the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="25-mile Red Line commuter rail from Uptown to the Lake Norman towns." data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/04/17/red-line-commuter-train-rail-passenger-north-mecklenburg-county-design" data-vars-content-id="ab0dea0d-5f75-4374-a5ec-90382f2db948" data-vars-headline="Election results 2025: City council, school board and transit tax" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/04/17/red-line-commuter-train-rail-passenger-north-mecklenburg-county-design" target="_self">25-mile Red Line commuter rail from Uptown to the Lake Norman towns.</a>

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Friday is N.C.'s voter registration deadline

Breaking down the ballot: Constitutional amendments

Breaking down the ballot: NC State Senate and House

Breaking down the ballot: U.S. Senate

North Carolina kicks off voting with new ballot rules