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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.

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.

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.

Ex-Charlotte City Council member sentenced to prison

Tiawana Brown sentenced to 10 months on federal wire fraud charge.

Former Charlotte City Council member <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tiawana Brown" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/05/22/charlotte-city-council-tiawana-brown-federal-charges" data-vars-content-id="99688f8c-433e-4187-a6b4-1e64c83431d4" data-vars-headline="Ex-Charlotte City Council member sentenced to prison" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/05/22/charlotte-city-council-tiawana-brown-federal-charges" target="_self">Tiawana Brown</a> was sentenced to 10 months in prison on Tuesday, months after she pleaded guilty to a federal wire fraud charge, reported <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="our news partners at WBTV." data-vars-click-url="https://www.wbtv.com/2026/09/22/ex-charlotte-city-councilmember-sentenced-prison-after-pleading-guilty-federal-charge/" data-vars-content-id="99688f8c-433e-4187-a6b4-1e64c83431d4" data-vars-headline="Ex-Charlotte City Council member sentenced to prison" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wbtv.com/2026/09/22/ex-charlotte-city-councilmember-sentenced-prison-after-pleading-guilty-federal-charge/" target="_blank">our news partners at WBTV.</a>Why it matters: Brown fraudulently obtained tens of thousands of dollars in COVID relief and other small business loan funds. Part of that money was spent on a $15,000 birthday party.

I-77 South tolls will move forward

Two council members reversed their votes Monday.

Charlotte City Council <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="voted" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/09/15/property-tax-i77-toll-lanes" data-vars-content-id="ad6e63ac-42fa-4108-a462-7a58f565b8db" data-vars-headline="I-77 South tolls will move forward" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/09/15/property-tax-i77-toll-lanes" target="_self">voted</a> 7-4 Monday night to restore support for the I-77 South toll lanes, with Malcolm Graham and Joi Mayo reversing their May votes against the project.Why it matters: The vote clears a major obstacle for the multi-billion-dollar project, which will add 11 miles of tolls from the South Carolina state line to Uptown, after months of paused planning work.

Trump: NC is "one of the most violent" states

The president visited Gastonia to campaign for Michael Whatley on Wednesday.

President <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Trump" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/09/15/trump-gastonia-rally-whatley-cooper-senate" data-vars-content-id="92214253-6b29-4209-88e9-3eb44c5da3e9" data-vars-headline="Trump: NC is &quot;one of the most violent&quot; states" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/09/15/trump-gastonia-rally-whatley-cooper-senate" target="_self">Trump</a> called North Carolina criminally dangerous and &quot;one of the worst in the whole nation&quot; while rallying for Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley in Gastonia on Wednesday night.Why it matters: Whatley has framed himself as the tougher-on-crime candidate and an ally who would push Trump&#x27;s agenda forward, despite the president&#x27;s low approval ratings. So far, Whatley is lagging in the polls.

Trump comes to NC to help Whatley, who's lagging in polls

Whatley is lagging in the polls behind Cooper.

President <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Trump" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/15/trump-supreme-court-justices-mail-voting" data-vars-content-id="2af68211-270c-4eaa-bede-52eceaadeffc" data-vars-headline="Trump comes to NC to help Whatley, who&#x27;s lagging in polls" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/15/trump-supreme-court-justices-mail-voting" target="_self">Trump</a> will rally in Gastonia, N.C., on Wednesday to help U.S. Senate Republican nominee Michael Whatley capture some much-needed attention and votes.Why it matters: Whatley, the former Republican National Committee chair, is getting a boost from Trump as he trails in the polls behind the more widely known former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, who could flip the seat.

Charlotte could hike property taxes for I-77 repayment

Charlotte City Council I-77 revote will happen Sept. 21.

If city leaders say no to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="I-77 South toll lanes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/08/04/i-77-repayment-law-charlotte-council" data-vars-content-id="bfb597a3-5999-4df9-9712-1d9ac168aa06" data-vars-headline="Charlotte could hike property taxes for I-77 repayment" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/08/04/i-77-repayment-law-charlotte-council" target="_self">I-77 South toll lanes</a> again next Monday, Charlotte may need to raise property taxes so it can repay the $59 million to $69 million that NCDOT says it has spent on the project so far.Why it matters: That financial penalty — plus NCDOT&#x27;s offer of &quot;up to&quot; $300 million for unspecified community benefits, which could include grocery stores on the west side — could push one or two swing council members to flip and favor the project again.

Ex-Border Patrol chief visits Manolo's unannounced

Charlotte immigrant rights advocate Manolo Betancur refused to let former Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino into his east Charlotte bakery Sunday.

Politics

Charlotte immigrant rights advocate and entrepreneur <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Manolo Betancur" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/12/03/charlotte-bakery-s-film-debut-highlights-immigrant-advocacy" data-vars-content-id="ee075846-dc7d-4426-b114-130881a86134" data-vars-headline="Ex-Border Patrol chief visits Manolo&#x27;s unannounced" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/12/03/charlotte-bakery-s-film-debut-highlights-immigrant-advocacy" target="_self">Manolo Betancur</a> is speaking out after a confrontation Sunday outside his east Charlotte bakery with former Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino.Why it matters: Betancur owns <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Manolo&#x27;s Bakery, " data-vars-click-url="https://manolosbakery.com" data-vars-content-id="ee075846-dc7d-4426-b114-130881a86134" data-vars-headline="Ex-Border Patrol chief visits Manolo&#x27;s unannounced" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://manolosbakery.com" target="_blank">Manolo&#x27;s Bakery, </a>which became a prominent gathering place for peaceful protests against ICE and Border Patrol&#x27;s presence during <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Operation Charlotte&#x27;s Web," data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/04/15/dhs-charlotte-operation-few-answers" data-vars-content-id="ee075846-dc7d-4426-b114-130881a86134" data-vars-headline="Ex-Border Patrol chief visits Manolo&#x27;s unannounced" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/04/15/dhs-charlotte-operation-few-answers" target="_self">Operation Charlotte&#x27;s Web,</a> last November&#x27;s federal immigration crackdown led by Bovino.

Frontrunners emerge for Charlotte's next mayor

Mayoral candidates each got two minutes to pitch city council.

More <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="than" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/05/07/vi-lyles-resigns-charlotte-mayor" data-vars-content-id="9ab6ac71-44b8-4b6c-81bc-0894028a9f74" data-vars-headline="Frontrunners emerge for Charlotte&#x27;s next mayor" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/05/07/vi-lyles-resigns-charlotte-mayor" target="_self">than</a> 100 people applied to serve as Charlotte&#x27;s next mayor, but a few names are emerging as serious contenders to fill Vi Lyles&#x27; vacancy.Why it matters: The next mayor will serve out the remainder of Lyles&#x27; term through the 2027 election, guiding America&#x27;s fastest-growing city through defining debates, from <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="data center regulations" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/06/09/charlotte-data-center-moratorium-150-days" data-vars-content-id="9ab6ac71-44b8-4b6c-81bc-0894028a9f74" data-vars-headline="Frontrunners emerge for Charlotte&#x27;s next mayor" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/06/09/charlotte-data-center-moratorium-150-days" target="_self">data center regulations</a> to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="future of the I-77 tolls." data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/06/14/n-c-bill-revives-charlotte-toll-lane-fight" data-vars-content-id="9ab6ac71-44b8-4b6c-81bc-0894028a9f74" data-vars-headline="Frontrunners emerge for Charlotte&#x27;s next mayor" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/06/14/n-c-bill-revives-charlotte-toll-lane-fight" target="_self">future of the I-77 tolls.</a>

Charlotte City Council will vote on 150-day data center moratorium

The vote is coming. But the AI boom isn't waiting

Charlotte <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="City Council" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/05/08/city-council-data-center-moratorium-construction" data-vars-content-id="b80cd8cc-0db3-4955-9bd1-4b71ec4ae076" data-vars-headline="Charlotte City Council will vote on 150-day data center moratorium" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/05/08/city-council-data-center-moratorium-construction" target="_self">City Council</a> is moving toward a 150-day moratorium on new data centers, potentially giving the city until October to develop regulations before more <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="windowless warehouses" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/05/11/charlotte-data-center-boom-electric-bills-water-use-noise-concerns" data-vars-content-id="b80cd8cc-0db3-4955-9bd1-4b71ec4ae076" data-vars-headline="Charlotte City Council will vote on 150-day data center moratorium" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/05/11/charlotte-data-center-boom-electric-bills-water-use-noise-concerns" target="_self">windowless warehouses</a> pop up.Why it matters: Despite rising neighborhood opposition, data centers can currently be built &quot;by right&quot; in eight Charlotte zoning districts, including next to homes and in the heart of Uptown, without city approval.

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Breaking down the ballot: NC State Senate and House

School board votes to terminate Superintendent Crystal Hill

Ex-Charlotte City Council member sentenced to prison

I-77 South tolls will move forward