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Hot homes: 4 houses for sale in Charlotte ranging from $340K to $1.4M

From a colorful cottage in Plaza Midwood to a new build with a European feel in Villa Heights, these four recently-listed Charlotte offer a peek inside how Charlotteans are living right now.

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From a colorful cottage in Plaza Midwood to a new build with a European feel in Villa Heights, these four recently listed Charlotte homes offer a peek into how Charlotteans are living right now.

Scoop: Davidson farm village with market, restaurants and homes opens next spring

A farm-to-table village with restaurants, homes, commercial space and a farm is coming to Davidson.

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Summit Farms, a 62-acre farm-to-table village from the team behind <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Summit Coffee" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/03/26/something-s-brewing-for-summit" data-vars-content-id="b0fadce3-0e21-43e1-949a-638331359186" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Davidson farm village with market, restaurants and homes opens next spring" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/03/26/something-s-brewing-for-summit" target="_self">Summit Coffee</a>, is set to open in spring 2027 in Davidson.Why it matters: Inspired by small European towns, Summit Farms will be a Lake Norman destination, centered on a 10-acre organic farm that will grow produce for the on-site market, deli and wood-fired pizza restaurant.

Sneak peek: The Craic opens in SouthPark

The Irish-themed bar in the former Rusty Bucket space aims to be an all-day destination.

Food and Drink

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Craic" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/02/06/daily-brunch-and-irish-eats-coming-to-the-craic-in-southpark" data-vars-content-id="7324d6c3-d67a-409d-aff8-495c001bd814" data-vars-headline="Sneak peek: The Craic opens in SouthPark" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/02/06/daily-brunch-and-irish-eats-coming-to-the-craic-in-southpark" target="_self">The Craic</a> is now in its soft-opening phase in SouthPark.Why it matters: The Irish-themed bar in the former Rusty Bucket space aims to be an all-day destination, working just as well for brunch, business meetings, dinner and late-night drinks.

How a Charlotte startup is turning fencing into streetwear

Founder Tylen Butler is building a Charlotte-based brand to connect fencing with lifestyle and culture.

Charlotte native Tylen Butler launched <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="TAB DEPT" data-vars-click-url="https://tabdept.com/" data-vars-content-id="ec53fe6f-185c-4e7a-8ba1-0ebe1cc5c3d1" data-vars-headline="How a Charlotte startup is turning fencing into streetwear" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://tabdept.com/" target="_blank">TAB DEPT</a>, a fencing-inspired apparel brand, in 2024. Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Butler" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGWEi5uNLMw/" data-vars-content-id="ec53fe6f-185c-4e7a-8ba1-0ebe1cc5c3d1" data-vars-headline="How a Charlotte startup is turning fencing into streetwear" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGWEi5uNLMw/" target="_blank">Butler</a>, an aspiring Olympian, hopes to introduce more people to a sport that is very popular abroad, but isn&#x27;t mainstream in the United States. As a Black fencer, he&#x27;s also working to redefine what <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="representation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.usafencing.org/news/2025/march/26/miles-of-progress-miles-to-go-usa-fencing-s-ongoing-journey-toward-greater-impact?utm_source=chatgpt.com" data-vars-content-id="ec53fe6f-185c-4e7a-8ba1-0ebe1cc5c3d1" data-vars-headline="How a Charlotte startup is turning fencing into streetwear" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.usafencing.org/news/2025/march/26/miles-of-progress-miles-to-go-usa-fencing-s-ongoing-journey-toward-greater-impact?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank">representation</a> looks like in the sport.

Gov. Stein urges mental health funding following Iryna Zarutska's murder

Governor seeks mental health funds after light rail stabbing

Democratic Gov. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Josh" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/02/09/mecklenburg-sheriff-mcfadden-hearing-testimony-north-carolina-lawmakers" data-vars-content-id="a86e62ba-0354-43a9-8579-eaa66d2cbfe3" data-vars-headline="Gov. Stein urges mental health funding following Iryna Zarutska&#x27;s murder" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/02/09/mecklenburg-sheriff-mcfadden-hearing-testimony-north-carolina-lawmakers" target="_self">Josh</a> Stein, speaking to an influential Charlotte business audience Thursday, stressed the need for the General Assembly to invest in mental health care following Iryna Zarutska&#x27;s fatal stabbing on the light rail.Why it matters: Stein said it wasn&#x27;t just Zarutska who was killed by a suspect with a history of mental illness. He referenced a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Raleigh teacher who died following an assault in her home" data-vars-click-url="https://www.wral.com/news/local/zoe-welsh-ravenscroft-teacher-murder-suspect-ryan-camacho-2026/" data-vars-content-id="a86e62ba-0354-43a9-8579-eaa66d2cbfe3" data-vars-headline="Gov. Stein urges mental health funding following Iryna Zarutska&#x27;s murder" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wral.com/news/local/zoe-welsh-ravenscroft-teacher-murder-suspect-ryan-camacho-2026/" target="_blank">Raleigh teacher who died following an assault in her home</a> and the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Southport mass shooting." data-vars-click-url="https://www.wect.com/2025/09/30/husband-confirms-his-wife-died-shooting-saturday-southport/" data-vars-content-id="a86e62ba-0354-43a9-8579-eaa66d2cbfe3" data-vars-headline="Gov. Stein urges mental health funding following Iryna Zarutska&#x27;s murder" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wect.com/2025/09/30/husband-confirms-his-wife-died-shooting-saturday-southport/" target="_blank">Southport mass shooting.</a>

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.

CATS' "systemic failures" led to light rail stabbing, feds say

Charlotte transit crime far above U.S. average

Federal <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Transit" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/09/09/state-auditor-investigation-cats-light-rail-stabbing" data-vars-content-id="7f7c3b52-97ed-4526-a7c0-5edfb03e7111" data-vars-headline="CATS&#x27; &quot;systemic failures&quot; led to light rail stabbing, feds say" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/09/09/state-auditor-investigation-cats-light-rail-stabbing" target="_self">Transit</a> Administration Administrator Marc Molinaro is blaming &quot;systemic failures&quot; within the Charlotte transit system for Iryna Zarutska&#x27;s death, as a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new report says" data-vars-click-url="https://www.transit.dot.gov/about/news/focused-agency-safety-plan-audit-final-report-charlotte-area-transit-system" data-vars-content-id="7f7c3b52-97ed-4526-a7c0-5edfb03e7111" data-vars-headline="CATS&#x27; &quot;systemic failures&quot; led to light rail stabbing, feds say" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.transit.dot.gov/about/news/focused-agency-safety-plan-audit-final-report-charlotte-area-transit-system" target="_blank">new report says</a> the rate of crimes against CATS&#x27; passengers is now three times the national average.Why it matters: A reliable public transit system is crucial for people to reach jobs, health care and climb up the economic ladder. But Charlotte risks losing more riders&#x27; support and federal dollars if it doesn&#x27;t address safety concerns.

Former council members Bokhari, Egleston open lobbying office in Charlotte

Bokhari, Egleston team up for next move: A lobbying firm

Former <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="city" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2021/07/18/burn-the-ships-tariq-bokhari-wants-the-gop-to-take-back-charlotte-265926" data-vars-content-id="6a502cae-8370-4656-acbf-bfee4c45a188" data-vars-headline="Former council members Bokhari, Egleston open lobbying office 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/2021/07/18/burn-the-ships-tariq-bokhari-wants-the-gop-to-take-back-charlotte-265926" target="_self">city</a> council members Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston are expanding The Southern Group, a government relations and lobbying firm, to Charlotte.Why it matters: Bokhari, a Republican who served a stint in the Trump administration, and Egleston, a Democrat who&#x27;s remained active in the community, were part of a wave of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="young politicians" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2020/10/19/the-most-millennial-city-council-in-america-cant-get-along-236374" data-vars-content-id="6a502cae-8370-4656-acbf-bfee4c45a188" data-vars-headline="Former council members Bokhari, Egleston open lobbying office 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/2020/10/19/the-most-millennial-city-council-in-america-cant-get-along-236374" target="_self">young politicians</a> who led Charlotte through <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="major" data-vars-click-url="https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article222423730.html" data-vars-content-id="6a502cae-8370-4656-acbf-bfee4c45a188" data-vars-headline="Former council members Bokhari, Egleston open lobbying office in Charlotte" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article222423730.html" target="_blank">major</a> <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="business" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2021/02/10/uptowns-truist-lights-a-scarlet-letter-or-misunderstood-genius-247620" data-vars-content-id="6a502cae-8370-4656-acbf-bfee4c45a188" data-vars-headline="Former council members Bokhari, Egleston open lobbying office 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/2021/02/10/uptowns-truist-lights-a-scarlet-letter-or-misunderstood-genius-247620" target="_self">business</a> expansions, population growth and the pandemic.

North Carolina Education Lottery is sending less and less money to education

North Carolina's education lottery pays winners more and schools less

The North Carolina <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Education Lottery" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/11/06/north-carolina-education-lottery-school-bonds-referendum-election-construction-cms-mecklenburg-343254" data-vars-content-id="ea35ac0a-c231-4998-bcc3-6bc1fd242918" data-vars-headline="North Carolina Education Lottery is sending less and less money to education" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/11/06/north-carolina-education-lottery-school-bonds-referendum-election-construction-cms-mecklenburg-343254" target="_self">Education Lottery</a> is giving a smaller and smaller share each year to education. The reason? Players&#x27; wins are claiming more of the revenue originally meant for schools.Why it matters: Not without controversy, the education lottery was created in 2005 to provide schools a funding boost, especially in rural counties. But despite record sales, the lottery is transferring less to education each year, a new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="state audit" data-vars-click-url="https://www.auditor.nc.gov/documents/reports/cpaaudits/cpa-2025-4670/open" data-vars-content-id="ea35ac0a-c231-4998-bcc3-6bc1fd242918" data-vars-headline="North Carolina Education Lottery is sending less and less money to education" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.auditor.nc.gov/documents/reports/cpaaudits/cpa-2025-4670/open" target="_blank">state audit</a> reveals.

Challengers launch contests against Democratic Party's problem children

Charlotte Democrats in the hot seat for veto overrides

Challengers have <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="lined up" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/12/12/north-carolina-4th-congressional-district-democratic-primary" data-vars-content-id="3626f64b-7e9f-46c7-ad93-9297dbc7e236" data-vars-headline="Challengers launch contests against Democratic Party&#x27;s problem children" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/12/12/north-carolina-4th-congressional-district-democratic-primary" target="_self">lined up</a> to run against Charlotte-area Democrats who routinely side with the Republican Party, setting the stage for some rare competitive primaries in Mecklenburg County.Why it matters: Charlotte is one of North Carolina&#x27;s Democratic strongholds, but it&#x27;s also the place where blue-elected officials cause headaches for their own party, helping Republicans score weighty wins on politically divisive issues.

Iryna's Law will lead to dangerous Mecklenburg jail overcrowding, sheriff warns

Sheriff: Iryna's Law fuels dangerous jail overcrowding

Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden says he is bracing for dangerous jail overcrowding after the passage of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Iryna&#x27;s Law" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/10/03/north-carolina-democratic-governor-republican-crime-bill" data-vars-content-id="185e245a-7c9d-432d-9140-96e8bc00341b" data-vars-headline="Iryna&#x27;s Law will lead to dangerous Mecklenburg jail overcrowding, sheriff warns" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/10/03/north-carolina-democratic-governor-republican-crime-bill" target="_self">Iryna&#x27;s Law</a>, the state bill enacted in the wake of the fatal August light rail stabbing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska.Why it matters: House Bill 307 is intended to keep criminals off the streets, but it does not dedicate new funding for keeping more suspects in custody longer, leading to concerns about the safety of both employees and inmates within the jail&#x27;s walls.

Border Patrol crackdown in Charlotte persists with "over 425 arrests"

Border Patrol bumps up its Charlotte arrests, heads to NOLA

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Trump" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/12/03/ice-border-patrol-tactics-north-carolina-fear" data-vars-content-id="0637cc43-0146-4dde-b98c-ed58212eaf8b" data-vars-headline="Border Patrol crackdown in Charlotte persists with &quot;over 425 arrests&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/12/03/ice-border-patrol-tactics-north-carolina-fear" target="_self">Trump</a> administration&#x27;s surge of Border Patrol agents to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="North Carolina" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/11/18/ice-border-patrol-north-carolina-triangle" data-vars-content-id="0637cc43-0146-4dde-b98c-ed58212eaf8b" data-vars-headline="Border Patrol crackdown in Charlotte persists with &quot;over 425 arrests&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/11/18/ice-border-patrol-north-carolina-triangle" target="_self">North Carolina</a> has resulted in &quot;over 425&quot; arrests in the Charlotte area, according to a Wednesday update from the Department of Homeland Security.Why it matters: This is the latest of the scant and inconsistent details that the federal government has shared about &quot;Operation Charlotte Web,&quot; which Border Patrol <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="says" data-vars-click-url="https://x.com/CMDROpAtLargeCA/status/1992287305361670147?s=20" data-vars-content-id="0637cc43-0146-4dde-b98c-ed58212eaf8b" data-vars-headline="Border Patrol crackdown in Charlotte persists with &quot;over 425 arrests&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://x.com/CMDROpAtLargeCA/status/1992287305361670147?s=20" target="_blank">says</a> aims to target immigrants who &quot;pose a direct threat to the safety and security of our neighborhoods.&quot;

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