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Former NBA player Gordon Hayward's South Charlotte mansion listed for $8M

See inside the ex-Hornet's home situated along the 16th hole of Carmel Country Club.

Real Estate

Former NBA player <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Gordon Hayward" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2024/08/01/jazz-forward-gordon-hayward-retires" data-vars-content-id="dc77cbe5-c89d-4467-9520-4e67d5a4f2fa" data-vars-headline="Former NBA player Gordon Hayward&#x27;s South Charlotte mansion listed for $8M" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2024/08/01/jazz-forward-gordon-hayward-retires" target="_self">Gordon Hayward</a>&#x27;s south Charlotte mansion is listed for $7,995,000.Why it matters: Hayward purchased the mansion for $4.7 million in 2021, shortly after signing a whopping four-year, $120 million contract with the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Charlotte Hornets" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/10/20/hornets-2026-2027-season" data-vars-content-id="dc77cbe5-c89d-4467-9520-4e67d5a4f2fa" data-vars-headline="Former NBA player Gordon Hayward&#x27;s South Charlotte mansion listed for $8M" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/10/20/hornets-2026-2027-season" target="_self">Charlotte Hornets</a> — one of the largest free-agent deals at the time.

Tillis fires warning shots at Charlotte leaders ahead of airport vote 

Tillis says he is prepared to "move heaven and earth to create an airport authority" if anyone in local government "steps out of line."

News

Outgoing <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.)" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/25/tillis-trump-xi-meeting-white-house-china" data-vars-content-id="56d678cf-ef5b-4288-a1c0-2a764ffb6420" data-vars-headline="Tillis fires warning shots at Charlotte leaders ahead of airport vote " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/25/tillis-trump-xi-meeting-white-house-china" target="_self">U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.)</a> says he will pursue the utilization of an airport authority independent of local government if anyone &quot;steps out of line and challenges or threatens the independence of that airport.&quot; Why it matters: Charlotte Douglas International Airport is one of the region&#x27;s biggest economic assets, and a defining vote awaits Charlotte City Council as they weigh a new Airline Use and Lease Agreement with CLT&#x27;s signatory airlines.

The Hornets are buying the old Epicentre in a joint venture

The Hornets have long envisioned an "entertainment district." This could be the missing piece.

Business

Hornets Sports &amp; Entertainment is acquiring and plans to revitalize Queen City Quarter — aka the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Epicentre" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/03/17/queen-city-quarter-epicentre-uptown-development" data-vars-content-id="1f69ba09-ba6f-4bd0-af8a-c9fd7a97a747" data-vars-headline="The Hornets are buying the old Epicentre in a joint venture" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/03/17/queen-city-quarter-epicentre-uptown-development" target="_self">Epicentre</a> — in a joint venture with two real estate firms.Why it matters: The Hornets bring the built-in customer base, capital and literal buzz that may be necessary to revive Uptown&#x27;s once-booming party central, right next to Spectrum Center.<ul><li>This could also be the missing piece to the Hornets&#x27; long-desired &quot;entertainment district&quot; along Trade Street.</li></ul>

2026 Midterm election results: Charlotte

Cooper wins, constitutional amendments pass, and more results.

North Carolina handed <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Democrats" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/11/04/senate-republicans-trump-midterm-elections" data-vars-content-id="58480ad8-8e0a-47c7-b2af-67f000fb3305" data-vars-headline="2026 Midterm election results: Charlotte" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/11/04/senate-republicans-trump-midterm-elections" target="_self">Democrats</a> key votes to win control of both chambers of Congress, including a swift Roy Cooper victory and an unexpected lead for Democrat LaKesha Womack over Rep. Tim Moore, according to unofficial results from the State Board of Elections as of 7am, Wednesday.Here are all the results from races on Charlotteans&#x27; ballots:

Weekender: 33 things to do in Charlotte this weekend, including Ally Tipoff

Events happening Nov. 6-8 include college basketball, vendor markets, concerts, Panthers game, Hornets game, Veterans Parade and more.

Things to Do

The fourth <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Ally Tipoff" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/11/02/ally-tipoff-2026-south-carolina-unc-nc-state-kentucky-charlotte" data-vars-content-id="84fffa2b-252c-433f-86af-79b5ea8211a3" data-vars-headline="Weekender: 33 things to do in Charlotte this weekend, including Ally Tipoff" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/11/02/ally-tipoff-2026-south-carolina-unc-nc-state-kentucky-charlotte" target="_self">Ally Tipoff</a> is back in Uptown — and there are a few outdoor markets you&#x27;ll want to add to your calendar this weekend.

Elite women's college basketball returns to Uptown this weekend

South Carolina, North Carolina, N.C. State and Kentucky head to Spectrum Center for the Ally Tipoff.

Sports

Four <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="nationally ranked" data-vars-click-url="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-pollhttps://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-poll" data-vars-content-id="fff4badc-8279-4be7-a656-f06c7c07d322" data-vars-headline="Elite women&#x27;s college basketball returns to Uptown this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-pollhttps://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-poll" target="_blank">nationally ranked</a> women&#x27;s college basketball teams head to Uptown this weekend for the fourth <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Ally Tipoff" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/11/06/charlotte-ally-tipoff-womens-college-basketball-2026-2028" data-vars-content-id="fff4badc-8279-4be7-a656-f06c7c07d322" data-vars-headline="Elite women&#x27;s college basketball returns to Uptown this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/11/06/charlotte-ally-tipoff-womens-college-basketball-2026-2028" target="_self">Ally Tipoff</a>. Why it matters: Women&#x27;s college basketball has become a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="regular fall fixture" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/11/10/ally-tipoff-2024-charlotte" data-vars-content-id="fff4badc-8279-4be7-a656-f06c7c07d322" data-vars-headline="Elite women&#x27;s college basketball returns to Uptown this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/11/10/ally-tipoff-2024-charlotte" target="_self">regular fall fixture</a> at Spectrum Center.

5 things to do in Charlotte Nov. 2–6, 2026 

From local theater to touring shows to dinner and a movie, it's a busy week in Charlotte. Don't forget to vote.

From local theater to touring shows, it&#x27;s a busy week in Charlotte. Don&#x27;t forget to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="vote" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/news" data-vars-content-id="28bbba2e-d828-4457-8960-4287b9fecd30" data-vars-headline="5 things to do in Charlotte Nov. 2–6, 2026 " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/news" target="_self">vote</a>. <ul><li>Here are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="things to do around town" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/10/29/biggest-events-in-charlotte-2026" data-vars-content-id="28bbba2e-d828-4457-8960-4287b9fecd30" data-vars-headline="5 things to do in Charlotte Nov. 2–6, 2026 " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/10/29/biggest-events-in-charlotte-2026" target="_self">things to do around town</a> this week.</li></ul>

16 biggest events in Charlotte in November 

This month comes with football, holiday markets and the return of some of the city's  biggest Thanksgiving traditions.

November is the sweet spot when Charlotte is enjoying those crispy fall weekends and pulling out the Christmas lights.What to expect: This month comes with major concerts, Panthers football, holiday markets, festive light displays and the return of some of the city&#x27;s biggest Thanksgiving traditions.

Weekender: 35 things to do in Charlotte this Halloween weekend

Events happening Oct. 30-Nov. 1 include a Day of the Dead Festival, halloween bar crawls, costume contest, Hornets game, Charlotte FC match and more.

It&#x27;s Halloween weekend, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate in Charlotte this season, but there are also things for those not in the spooky spirit.

Charlotte's viral hot dog crawl organizer is back

More than 20 local businesses will participate in Holiday Hop x Krampus Krawl on Dec. 5.

The organizer behind Charlotte&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="viral hot dog crawl" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/08/06/charlotte-hot-dog-bar-crawl" data-vars-content-id="4015227d-2679-44f6-8647-23f29ddfaa14" data-vars-headline="Charlotte&#x27;s viral hot dog crawl organizer is back" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/08/06/charlotte-hot-dog-bar-crawl" target="_self">viral hot dog crawl</a> is back with another unconventional holiday celebration.Why it matters: Olive&#x27;s August hot dog crawl drew over 1,000 people and helped several local businesses achieve record sales. Now, she&#x27;s channeling that success into another community-driven event across two neighborhoods.

Anywhere Country Club brings the golf course to you

You can play Augusta National in your Charlotte backyard with this mobile golf simulator.

Anywhere Country Club, a Charlotte-based mobile golf <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="simulator" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/05/05/rain-or-shine-golf-simulator-charlotte-company-quail-hollow-328248" data-vars-content-id="eb9c62da-2222-4b5b-9c55-55408ea9fd30" data-vars-headline="Anywhere Country Club brings the golf course to you" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/05/05/rain-or-shine-golf-simulator-charlotte-company-quail-hollow-328248" target="_self">simulator</a>, allows you to play more than 43,000 golf courses without leaving Charlotte. Why it matters: The average golfer won&#x27;t play the course at Augusta National, but Anywhere Country Club brings the course to your backyard.

5 things to do in Charlotte Oct. 26–30, 2026 

This week in Charlotte includes sports, comedy and a community conversation.

This week in Charlotte includes sports, comedy and a community conversation. Here are five fun <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="things to do around town" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/10/01/charlotte-biggest-events-october-2026" data-vars-content-id="1421495a-c709-4f8e-a090-2eb5c5d6f8ad" data-vars-headline="5 things to do in Charlotte Oct. 26–30, 2026 " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/10/01/charlotte-biggest-events-october-2026" target="_self">things to do around town</a>.

7 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="7 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.

Culinary bookstore coming to Optimist Hall

Special Sauce opens in Charlotte's popular food hall on Nov. 9.

Charlotte&#x27;s first cookbook <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bookstore" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2021/12/02/best-local-bookstores-in-charlotte-and-a-few-more-within-driving-distance-for-the-readers-on-your-shopping-list-280937" data-vars-content-id="93efd004-18b8-48cf-ba1e-43cc6d20ed94" data-vars-headline="Culinary bookstore coming to Optimist Hall" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2021/12/02/best-local-bookstores-in-charlotte-and-a-few-more-within-driving-distance-for-the-readers-on-your-shopping-list-280937" target="_self">bookstore</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Special Sauce" data-vars-click-url="https://specialsauceclt.com/" data-vars-content-id="93efd004-18b8-48cf-ba1e-43cc6d20ed94" data-vars-headline="Culinary bookstore coming to Optimist Hall" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://specialsauceclt.com/" target="_blank">Special Sauce</a>, opens in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Optimist Hall" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/05/15/everything-we-know-so-far-about-optimist-halls-food-and-drink-tenants-142625" data-vars-content-id="93efd004-18b8-48cf-ba1e-43cc6d20ed94" data-vars-headline="Culinary bookstore coming to Optimist Hall" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/05/15/everything-we-know-so-far-about-optimist-halls-food-and-drink-tenants-142625" target="_self">Optimist Hall</a> next month. Why it matters: Special Sauce reflects not only Charlotte&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="independent bookstore boom" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/07/17/charlotte-bookstores-boom" data-vars-content-id="93efd004-18b8-48cf-ba1e-43cc6d20ed94" data-vars-headline="Culinary bookstore coming to Optimist Hall" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/07/17/charlotte-bookstores-boom" target="_self">independent bookstore boom</a>, but also the city&#x27;s hunger to be considered a culinary destination.

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