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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.

 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.

Charlotte's 3 best cocktails, according to our readers

We asked our readers for the cocktails they can't stop ordering, then went out and tried some of the most mentioned drinks ourselves.

We&#x27;re living in the age of the $20 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="cocktail" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2022/03/22/best-cocktail-bars-in-charlotte-137213" data-vars-content-id="6173aeae-f010-4a53-bc88-024ae5395a06" data-vars-headline="Charlotte&#x27;s 3 best cocktails, according to our readers" 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">cocktail</a>. So if we&#x27;re dropping that much on a drink, we want to know it&#x27;s actually worth it.<ul><li>We asked our readers for the cocktails they can&#x27;t stop ordering, then went out and tried some of the most mentioned drinks ourselves.</li></ul>Why it matters: As cocktail prices <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="creep higher" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/06/18/charlotte-cost-of-living-getting-expensive" data-vars-content-id="6173aeae-f010-4a53-bc88-024ae5395a06" data-vars-headline="Charlotte&#x27;s 3 best cocktails, according to our readers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/06/18/charlotte-cost-of-living-getting-expensive" target="_self">creep higher</a>, a bad drink is an increasingly expensive mistake. Consider these reader-vetted picks when you want to make your next one count.

25 things worth your money in Charlotte

What Axios journalists say is worth the money in Charlotte.

Culture

A trend is spreading on TikTok where users share five things they believe are &quot;worth your money.&quot;<ul><li>As self-proclaimed professional locals, we had a few thoughts — specifically for Charlotte.</li></ul>Why it matters: It&#x27;s hard to know where to spend your hard-earned dollar nowadays, but we all have a few things we&#x27;ve purchased in Charlotte — and generally, in life — that were worth every penny.

See inside: $19M Lake Norman estate could set a local record for priciest sale

The 12,000-square-foot, six-bedroom and nine-bathroom home will come fully furnished, including a pontoon boat and two jet skis.

A newly built, fully furnished private island estate in Cornelius will soon hit the market for nearly $19 million — among the priciest listings in the Charlotte region.Why it matters: If it sells near asking, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the Lake Norman property" data-vars-click-url="https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/20221-Regatta-Island-Dr-Cornelius-NC-28031/6122532_zpid/" data-vars-content-id="3f4d0b77-0950-4a8a-a30c-413ad3949eea" data-vars-headline="See inside: $19M Lake Norman estate could set a local record for priciest sale" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/20221-Regatta-Island-Dr-Cornelius-NC-28031/6122532_zpid/" target="_blank">the Lake Norman property</a> could challenge local home sale records, which have topped out around $11-12 million in recent years.

UNC, ECU and UNC Charlotte spent $257K on football fireworks

College football isn't just a game anymore — it's a business and a show.

Money

North Carolina colleges are spending big on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="football" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2022/09/02/places-to-watch-college-football-in-charlotte" data-vars-content-id="938dbcc6-9fc2-41b7-948a-c5b25db1bb73" data-vars-headline="UNC, ECU and UNC Charlotte spent $257K on football fireworks" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2022/09/02/places-to-watch-college-football-in-charlotte" target="_self">football</a> fireworks.Why it matters: College football isn&#x27;t just a game anymore — it&#x27;s a business and a show. And across North Carolina, schools are paying up for the pyrotechnics to match.

Carolina Wedding Confessionals: Inside this Charlotte couple's $37K Marvel-themed wedding in Davidson

💍 98 guests. $37K budget. One Captain America shield guest book. Inside Amanda and Collin's Marvel-themed wedding in Davidson.

Weddings

Charlotte couple Amanda and Collin Schuck aren&#x27;t just <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="newlyweds" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/05/03/charlotte-couples-share-your-wedding-story" data-vars-content-id="54c504a9-4b7f-4556-8417-25102d58ce8b" data-vars-headline="Carolina Wedding Confessionals: Inside this Charlotte couple&#x27;s $37K Marvel-themed wedding in Davidson" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/05/03/charlotte-couples-share-your-wedding-story" target="_self">newlyweds</a> — they&#x27;re Marvel superfans.Why it matters: When it came time to plan their wedding last summer in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Davidson" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/06/29/best-things-to-do-in-davidson-nc-2-212019" data-vars-content-id="54c504a9-4b7f-4556-8417-25102d58ce8b" data-vars-headline="Carolina Wedding Confessionals: Inside this Charlotte couple&#x27;s $37K Marvel-themed wedding in Davidson" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/06/29/best-things-to-do-in-davidson-nc-2-212019" target="_self">Davidson</a>, it was clear it needed to reflect the universe that brought them together.

Financial services groups to create more than 700 jobs in Charlotte

Citigroup, Inc. and AssetMark will expand to Charlotte.

Two financial services organizations, Citigroup and AssetMark, will expand to Charlotte, creating more than 700 total jobs in exchange for millions in incentives, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="announced" data-vars-click-url="https://www.commerce.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2025/07/08/governor-stein-announces-510-new-jobs-citigroup-selects-charlotte-expansion" data-vars-content-id="9e677000-2afa-40dc-8cc9-c796f3028acd" data-vars-headline="Financial services groups to create more than 700 jobs in Charlotte" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.commerce.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2025/07/08/governor-stein-announces-510-new-jobs-citigroup-selects-charlotte-expansion" target="_blank">announced</a> Tuesday.Why it matters: State leaders, including Stein and North Carolina Sen. Woodson Bradley, who represents part of Mecklenburg County, are touting this as a win that reaffirms Charlotte as one of the nation&#x27;s major financial hubs.

Carolina Wedding Confessionals: Hurricane Helene changed everything except the "I do's"

Lauren and Stephen Dye planned a dream elopement in the N.C. mountains. Then Hurricane Helene hit.

Last September, Charlotteans Lauren and Stephen Dye set out for an adventurous elopement in North Carolina&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Blue Ridge Mountains" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/05/26/12-must-visit-mountain-towns-within-four-hours-of-charlotte-295463" data-vars-content-id="59d43af6-6ea0-40a9-8f80-fd19272fb07e" data-vars-headline="Carolina Wedding Confessionals: Hurricane Helene changed everything except the &quot;I do&#x27;s&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/05/26/12-must-visit-mountain-towns-within-four-hours-of-charlotte-295463" target="_self">Blue Ridge Mountains</a>. But a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="catastrophic hurricane" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/10/03/hurricane-helene-north-carolina-recovery-photos" data-vars-content-id="59d43af6-6ea0-40a9-8f80-fd19272fb07e" data-vars-headline="Carolina Wedding Confessionals: Hurricane Helene changed everything except the &quot;I do&#x27;s&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/10/03/hurricane-helene-north-carolina-recovery-photos" target="_self">catastrophic hurricane</a> changed nearly all of their plans.Context: This is the latest edition of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Carolina Wedding Confessionals" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/05/03/charlotte-couples-share-your-wedding-story" data-vars-content-id="59d43af6-6ea0-40a9-8f80-fd19272fb07e" data-vars-headline="Carolina Wedding Confessionals: Hurricane Helene changed everything except the &quot;I do&#x27;s&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/05/03/charlotte-couples-share-your-wedding-story" target="_self">Carolina Wedding Confessionals</a>, where we highlight the stories (and breakdown the budgets) behind weddings in the Carolinas.

Why Charlotte won't use tourism funds for housing or transit

Whenever Charlotte officials share plans to use hospitality funds to support work on professional sports facilities, the public almost always asks: Why not use those funds for needed areas such as housing or transit?

Whenever Charlotte officials share plans <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="to use hospitality funds" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/06/03/nfl-stadium-renovations-panthers-bank-of-america-tepper" data-vars-content-id="53ac1007-df9b-47df-b3da-394dfcbf9a58" data-vars-headline="Why Charlotte won&#x27;t use tourism funds for housing or transit" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/06/03/nfl-stadium-renovations-panthers-bank-of-america-tepper" target="_self">to use hospitality funds</a> to support work on professional sports facilities, the public almost always asks: Why not use those funds for needed areas such as housing or transit?Context: Last week, the city said it was considering offering $650 million in taxpayer money to fund an $800 million overhaul of Bank of America Stadium.

Axios Charlotte readers get candid about their finances