The Carolinas Aviation Museum’s new facility will break ground on Sept. 27, Axios' Ashley Mahoney writes.

Why it matters: The space is anticipated to serve not only as an educational resource but also as a catalyst for economic growth for west Charlotte.

• Museum leaders expect 120,000 visitors each year.

Context: The museum has been closed since July 2019 in preparation for the transition.

• In its final year before closing, the museum attracted 74,000 visitors, as CBJ reported.

Details: The new 105,000-square-foot museum will be renamed in honor of Capt. C.B. "Sully" Sullenberger, who landed Charlotte-bound US Airways Flight 1549 safely in the Hudson River in 2009.

• The plane from the flight is the museum's featured exhibition.
• Expect more than 45 historic planes, a multi-building campus, flight simulators, multimedia and interactive exhibitions, plus STEM education programs once the museum is complete.

Full story: Charlotte museum renamed for famed Captain Sully to break ground soon

Funding for an Umbrella Center in Charlotte is coming together, Ashley writes.

• The planned east Charlotte space will serve people in Mecklenburg County impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse and human trafficking.

Why it matters: Domestic violence cases rose amid the pandemic.

State of play: The previous Charlotte City Council approved $5 million for the Family Justice Center last month.

• Funding would come from COVID-19 relief funds, and is contingent on the center raising $20 million in private funding and $10 million from Mecklenburg County by Sept. 2024.
• The Board of County Commissioners also approved their contribution last month, including costs to acquire the proposed site on Albemarle Road.

The big picture: Safe Alliance, Pat’s Place and the Jamie Kimble Foundation for Courage are trying to raise $35 million for the center.

• The nonprofits have raised $8 million in private funding per our news partners at WBTV — $23 million total.

What's next: They plan to open the center in 2024.

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Bus passengers in Charlotte are more likely to catch their promised rides than in previous weeks, Axios' Alex Sands writes.

Yes, but: They’re waiting longer at stops.

What’s happening: Charlotte Area Transit System is reporting fewer missed rides after cutting the frequency of several bus routes, as well as the LYNX Blue Line, on Aug. 15.

• The agency made changes to its schedules to combat the perception that CATS is unreliable as it's plagued by bus driver shortages.

Details: Frequencies of multiple bus routes decreased by five, 10, or in some cases, 15 minutes.

By the numbers: On Monday, Aug. 8, CATS missed 480 trips. The Monday after the service adjustments, the number of missed trips was down to the 40s, according to a recent Transit Services Advisory Committee presentation.

• The past two Mondays, Aug. 29 and Sept. 5, it has hit zeros.
• Saturday is still a common day for error, with 95 missed trips on Sept. 3.

What’s next: RATP Dev, a CATS contractor, and SMART Union, which represents drivers, are working with a mediator to overcome an impasse in labor contract negotiations.

📚 The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is hosting a March Madness-style book club competition. (Details)

💰 Mecklenburg County’s small business fund, Meck Lending, is accepting applications for the program, which offers business loans and free assistance to help small business owners grow their businesses. (Details)

🏠 After two years of virtual-only tours, Charlotte’s Mad About Modern home tour returns on Saturday, Sept. 24, as a hybrid event, with homes available to view both in-person and online. (Details)

🏥 Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) introduced a bill on Tuesday that would ban abortion nationally after 15 weeks. The legislation includes exceptions for situations involving rape, incest or risks to the life and physical health of the mother. (Axios)

A man was arrested and charged for the murder of a popular Charlotte DJ that was shot and killed by a stray bullet in March. (WBTV)

The Charlotte International Arts Festival kicks off this weekend, bringing 200+ attractions to Charlotte for 2+ weeks, presented by Blumenthal Performing Arts.

Even better: The first 100 Axios readers at this Uptown concert on Friday night will get a pint of beer, a CIAF t-shirt and a bunny lamp *for free.*

• Here’s how: Head to the table labeled “Axios check in” upon arrival starting at 6 p.m.

One of the most expensive homes in Cornelius is for sale for $16 million, Axios’ Alexis Clinton writes.

Context: The home belongs to ACN co-founder Robert Stevanovski.

• It's the most expensive listing in the area, according to local realtors association Cornelius Canopy MLS.

The design: The 5,000-square-foot estate has six bedrooms and eleven bathrooms.

• It also has a mirrored elevator, safe room, ballroom, library, game room and gym.
• The three-level floor plan has a grand suspended staircase leading to lakefront bedrooms and 12 to 30-foot vaulted ceilings. 

Full story: Cornelius lake house with ballroom space listed for $16M

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Bar One Lounge will make big changes by the end of the year.

What's happening: The bar, which shares the same space as 800° Woodfired Kitchen, is adding 2,500 additional square feet for a total of 7,000 square feet.

• Once the project is complete, it'll have more seating, a private dining room, a stage, and a new kitchen.

Full story: Bar One Lounge expanding with bigger bar, stage, and expanded kitchen