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The duo behind Charlotte's most relatable comedy videos

From I-77 toll lanes to airport confusion, their sketches tap into everyday Charlotte frustrations.

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Two Charlotte comedians are turning the city&#x27;s pain points into laughs. Why it matters: Comedians Alex King and Sean Kett roast Charlotte out of love, the same way you&#x27;re allowed to pick on your siblings. But there will be hell to pay if someone from <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Atlanta" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/05/26/charlotte-growth-population-1-million" data-vars-content-id="c484d6ee-3b4f-4360-9b41-23c1ce904186" data-vars-headline="The duo behind Charlotte&#x27;s most relatable comedy videos" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/05/26/charlotte-growth-population-1-million" target="_self">Atlanta</a> or Raleigh talks smack about Charlotte.

Comedian Matt Rife returns to Charlotte with jokes about the city

The comedian returns to Spectrum Center this June and he has a few jokes to share about Charlotte traffic, sports fans and dating.

Comedian Matt Rife loves Charlotte, but that didn&#x27;t stop him from finding a few things to joke about ahead of his upcoming show this summer.Why it matters: Rife credits Charlotte&#x27;s Comedy Zone as one of the first clubs to give him a shot, and says the city has remained one of his favorite stops ever since.

Charlotte's food scene has the same identity problem as Charlotte

Charlotte's food scene has the same identity problem as Charlotte.

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Charlotte, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="once" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/06/27/best-restaurants-charlotte-2025" data-vars-content-id="0e0eacee-48a0-4799-b568-f25cd5a602ba" data-vars-headline="Charlotte&#x27;s food scene has the same identity problem as Charlotte" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/06/27/best-restaurants-charlotte-2025" target="_self">once</a> known for steakhouses and company-credit-card dinners, is chasing recognition for its evolving food scene, investing millions in exposure through &quot;Top Chef&quot; and Michelin.Why it matters: There are some criteria for building a food-city reputation that money can&#x27;t buy. Few people can succinctly describe Charlotte&#x27;s culinary identity. The debate sounds awfully familiar.

Hot Homes: 4 houses for sale in Charlotte ranging from $440K to $1.4M

These homes pair private backyards and green spaces with easy access to some of Charlotte's best dining, nightlife and entertainment.

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These homes pair private backyards and green spaces with easy access to some of Charlotte&#x27;s best dining, nightlife and entertainment.

Spend a day in Kannapolis, North Carolina: Everything there is to see, eat, drink and do

The former textile town is remaking itself around baseball, walkability and a revived main street.

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Drive about 30 minutes northeast from Charlotte, or hop on the train for roughly 20 minutes, and you&#x27;ll land in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="downtown Kannapolis" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2017/08/28/sleepy-struggling-downtown-kannapolis-set-major-overhaul-101443" data-vars-content-id="f9ff471c-5040-46eb-a74a-c85dbb94a106" data-vars-headline="Spend a day in Kannapolis, North Carolina: Everything there is to see, eat, drink and do" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2017/08/28/sleepy-struggling-downtown-kannapolis-set-major-overhaul-101443" target="_self">downtown Kannapolis</a>, a former textile town that&#x27;s remaking itself around baseball, walkability and a revived main street.Why it matters: Kannapolis&#x27; comeback didn&#x27;t happen by chance. After the textile industry collapsed and downtown emptied out, the city bought up much of it in a bold move to reshape the area.

How Charlotte's homebuying power compares to the 1970s

Buying a house is far less accessible today than for previous generations.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Homebuying power" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/05/13/all-cash-home-purchases-charlotte-real-estate" data-vars-content-id="c2ff1787-8659-41da-a15a-f3519b812432" data-vars-headline="How Charlotte&#x27;s homebuying power compares to the 1970s" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/05/13/all-cash-home-purchases-charlotte-real-estate" target="_self">Homebuying power</a> in the Charlotte area decreased 49.3% from 1970 to 2022, per Axios&#x27; Rahul Mukherjee&#x27;s analysis of a new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="RealtyHop study" data-vars-click-url="https://www.realtyhop.com/blog/generational-housing-gap-by-city/" data-vars-content-id="c2ff1787-8659-41da-a15a-f3519b812432" data-vars-headline="How Charlotte&#x27;s homebuying power compares to the 1970s" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.realtyhop.com/blog/generational-housing-gap-by-city/" target="_blank">RealtyHop study</a>.<ul><li>Homebuying power is the ratio of annual income versus the average house price in 1970 (when boomers started buying starter homes) compared to 2022.</li></ul>Why it matters: Buying a house is far less accessible today than it was for previous generations.

How to spend 48 hours in Charlotte with NASCAR driver William Byron

Here's William Byron's itinerary for a perfect Charlotte weekend hosting out-of-town friends or family members.

Your tour guide: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="William Byron" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/williambyron/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="377990b7-4c0a-4d5d-bed1-ab33418a4e56" data-vars-headline="How to spend 48 hours in Charlotte with NASCAR driver William Byron" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/williambyron/?hl=en" target="_blank">William Byron</a>, Hendrick Motorsports <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="driver" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/02/20/charlotte-s-daytona-winner" data-vars-content-id="377990b7-4c0a-4d5d-bed1-ab33418a4e56" data-vars-headline="How to spend 48 hours in Charlotte with NASCAR driver William Byron" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/02/20/charlotte-s-daytona-winner" target="_self">driver</a> of the No. 24 car, winner of the 2024 Daytona 500, and a Charlotte native. The 26-year-old Charlotte Country Day alum was featured in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Netflix&#x27;s new docuseries " data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/01/16/new-netflix-nascar-docuseries-charlotte" data-vars-content-id="377990b7-4c0a-4d5d-bed1-ab33418a4e56" data-vars-headline="How to spend 48 hours in Charlotte with NASCAR driver William Byron" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/01/16/new-netflix-nascar-docuseries-charlotte" target="_self">Netflix&#x27;s new docuseries </a>&quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NASCAR: Full Speed" data-vars-click-url="https://www.netflix.com/title/81700869" data-vars-content-id="377990b7-4c0a-4d5d-bed1-ab33418a4e56" data-vars-headline="How to spend 48 hours in Charlotte with NASCAR driver William Byron" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81700869" target="_blank">NASCAR: Full Speed</a>,&quot; which follows the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series.

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How Charlotte's homebuying power compares to the 1970s

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