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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.

Shoot your shot at these 18 single Charlotteans

These Charlotteans are single and ready to mingle. Find out who your type may be — and shoot your shot.

Dating

Single in Charlotte? Meet 18 other Charlotteans who are, too.State of play: We&#x27;re shaking things up with our usual <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Blind Date series" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/06/29/axios-charlotte-blind-date-update-2026" data-vars-content-id="6ba31192-a51a-464b-9165-86e9127be00d" data-vars-headline="Shoot your shot at these 18 single Charlotteans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/06/29/axios-charlotte-blind-date-update-2026" target="_self">Blind Date series</a>. And this time, we&#x27;re letting you shoot your shot.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' top-paid employees in 2026

The ex-superintendent makes more in severance than anyone.

News

For a transparent look at how taxpayer dollars are spent, Axios keeps a list of the highest-paid government <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="employees" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2022/10/21/who-does-what-in-local-government-in-and-around-charlotte-311213" data-vars-content-id="b37d6fb6-0b77-4eee-9f44-abe67bc66e35" data-vars-headline="Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools&#x27; top-paid employees in 2026" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2022/10/21/who-does-what-in-local-government-in-and-around-charlotte-311213" target="_self">employees</a>.Why it matters: Local government must pay leaders enough to retain talent while still being responsible stewards of tax dollars.

Another corporate logo will join Charlotte's skyline

Huntington Bank will hang its sign on Charlotte's One South tower

Huntington <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="National Bank" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/03/06/banks-branch-expansion-huntington" data-vars-content-id="57e10ce2-bbcd-4931-b7b9-30a8e6b12a38" data-vars-headline="Another corporate logo will join Charlotte&#x27;s skyline" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/03/06/banks-branch-expansion-huntington" target="_self">National Bank</a> plans to hang its green logo, with synchronizable lights, atop the 40-story One South office tower in Uptown.Why it matters: Ohio-based Huntington is the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="next" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/06/13/wells-fargo-sign-skyline-uptown-letters-helicopter" data-vars-content-id="57e10ce2-bbcd-4931-b7b9-30a8e6b12a38" data-vars-headline="Another corporate logo will join Charlotte&#x27;s skyline" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/06/13/wells-fargo-sign-skyline-uptown-letters-helicopter" target="_self">next</a> corporation daring to make its mark on Charlotte&#x27;s skyline, following the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="controversial Wells Fargo" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/10/02/wells-fargo-sign-uptown-skyline-duke-energy-center-tryon-opinions-340669" data-vars-content-id="57e10ce2-bbcd-4931-b7b9-30a8e6b12a38" data-vars-headline="Another corporate logo will join Charlotte&#x27;s skyline" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/10/02/wells-fargo-sign-uptown-skyline-duke-energy-center-tryon-opinions-340669" target="_self">controversial Wells Fargo</a> and Truist logo installations.

Mapped: North Carolina's next data centers

The enormous pipeline helps explain the moratorium debate.

Business

The number of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="data centers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/09/17/uptown-data-center-digital-realty-ai" data-vars-content-id="87c62300-6a34-4957-9424-f3c8b11e303d" data-vars-headline="Mapped: North Carolina&#x27;s next data centers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/09/17/uptown-data-center-digital-realty-ai" target="_self">data centers</a> in North Carolina could more than quintuple in future years if not for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="moratoriums" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/06/09/charlotte-data-center-moratorium-150-days" data-vars-content-id="87c62300-6a34-4957-9424-f3c8b11e303d" data-vars-headline="Mapped: North Carolina&#x27;s next data centers" 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">moratoriums</a> and other obstacles in the way of demand.

Space Craft reveals next walkable Optimist Park development

Mira will replace an industrial building in Charlotte with residences and retail.

Space Craft is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="starting" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/02/07/space-craft-joinery-optimist-park-noda-tesla-transit-jump" data-vars-content-id="275cce31-bc0a-4653-8ca8-23c96ec92dd7" data-vars-headline="Space Craft reveals next walkable Optimist Park development" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/02/07/space-craft-joinery-optimist-park-noda-tesla-transit-jump" target="_self">starting</a> construction this fall on its next Charlotte apartment project: a 371-unit development called Mira that will replace an old chemical manufacturer&#x27;s site.Why it matters: With several projects clustered together, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="urbanist development firm" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/07/20/developers-parking-minimums-law-apartments" data-vars-content-id="275cce31-bc0a-4653-8ca8-23c96ec92dd7" data-vars-headline="Space Craft reveals next walkable Optimist Park development" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/07/20/developers-parking-minimums-law-apartments" target="_self">urbanist development firm</a> has helped turn Optimist Park into a more walkable area along the Blue Line light rail.

Sneak peek: Charlotte's next swanky steakhouse

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After months of anticipation, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Guard &amp; Grace" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/02/17/guard-and-grace-south-end-charlotte-queensbridge-collective-rooftop-steakhouse-opening-2026" data-vars-content-id="472bb669-d5c6-49d6-94b1-5dbe1978bdf6" data-vars-headline="Sneak peek: Charlotte&#x27;s next swanky steakhouse" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/02/17/guard-and-grace-south-end-charlotte-queensbridge-collective-rooftop-steakhouse-opening-2026" target="_self">Guard &amp; Grace</a> opens Oct. 1 in South End&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="sleekest new tower" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/02/26/vivian-apartments-south-end-rent" data-vars-content-id="472bb669-d5c6-49d6-94b1-5dbe1978bdf6" data-vars-headline="Sneak peek: Charlotte&#x27;s next swanky steakhouse" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/02/26/vivian-apartments-south-end-rent" target="_self">sleekest new tower</a>. And it&#x27;s already sold out for the first two nights.Why it matters: The skyscraper steakhouse is the third location for chef Troy Guard&#x27;s Michelin Guide-recommended restaurant, following Denver and Houston.

North Carolina is betting millions on Charlotte's biggest events

Sports betting taxes are helping North Carolina compete for the WTA Finals and other marquee events.

<figure><img alt="WTA Finals trophy in front of a sign reading &quot;2027 WTA FINALS CHARLOTTE.&quot; " height="450" id="1ff5d7a8-e515-45dc-97e0-319621e44e81" src="https://images.axios.com/dU_MfxyPWfRWoL9uApC6ptlYVsA=/2026/09/18/1789753413830.gif" width="800"/><figcaption>Video: Ashley Mahoney/Axios</figcaption></figure>Public <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="investment to secure major events" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/09/16/wta-tennis-charlotte-wta-finals-spectrum-center" data-vars-content-id="1dcdc7f2-486e-4cc1-9211-367eac9b41e3" data-vars-headline="North Carolina is betting millions on Charlotte&#x27;s biggest events" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/09/16/wta-tennis-charlotte-wta-finals-spectrum-center" target="_self">investment to secure major events</a> is now part of doing business as cities and states compete for capital, Wake Forest economics professor Todd McFall tells Axios.Why it matters: North Carolina&#x27;s $14.4 million commitment to bring the Women&#x27;s Tennis Association Finals to Charlotte shows how the state is using sports betting tax revenue to compete for marquee events.

Charlotte is losing journalists. Who steps up?

Charlotte lost two newsrooms, eight Observer journalists in a year

Charlotte should <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="brace" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/07/22/local-journalists-npr-pbs" data-vars-content-id="44eed7c3-1598-46f1-9580-7aa3e4a9563c" data-vars-headline="Charlotte is losing journalists. Who steps up?" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/07/22/local-journalists-npr-pbs" target="_self">brace</a> for the impacts of losing eight journalists this week after McClatchy, the parent company of The Charlotte Observer, slashed a quarter of its newsroom to focus on what &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="subscribers value" data-vars-click-url="https://www.poynter.org/business-work/2026/mcclatchy-media-newspapers-layoffs/" data-vars-content-id="44eed7c3-1598-46f1-9580-7aa3e4a9563c" data-vars-headline="Charlotte is losing journalists. Who steps up?" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.poynter.org/business-work/2026/mcclatchy-media-newspapers-layoffs/" target="_blank">subscribers value</a>.&quot;Why it matters: Charlotte — a growing city with rising stakes, from elections to government to schools — can expect <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="lost taxpayer money" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/07/13/illinois-news-deserts-local-newspapers-municipal-bonds-government-oversight" data-vars-content-id="44eed7c3-1598-46f1-9580-7aa3e4a9563c" data-vars-headline="Charlotte is losing journalists. Who steps up?" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/07/13/illinois-news-deserts-local-newspapers-municipal-bonds-government-oversight" target="_self">lost taxpayer money</a> and even less coverage of overlooked neighborhoods as newsrooms continue to shrink.

Inside the remote-first law firm finding success in Charlotte

Two Charlotte lawyers are redefining what freedom and connection look like in the industry.

Partners

Nearly five years ago, two Charlotte lawyers built the law firm they wished existed. Their success proves it&#x27;s exactly what clients, the community and the next generation of lawyers needed.The background: Matt Villmer and Bo Caudill spent years working in traditional law firms. After the pandemic forced people to go remote, they took a hard look at the legal industry&#x27;s rigid culture.

How much a monthly membership costs at Charlotte fitness studios

Charlotteans have more fitness options than ever, and many come with a hefty price tag.

A gym membership can easily become a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="pricey monthly expense" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/06/18/charlotte-cost-of-living-getting-expensive" data-vars-content-id="58129b1e-3431-465e-ad1e-d37faf4a2b5e" data-vars-headline="How much a monthly membership costs at Charlotte fitness studios" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/06/18/charlotte-cost-of-living-getting-expensive" target="_self">pricey monthly expense</a>. In Charlotte, plenty of people are willing to pay for it.Why it matters: Charlotteans have more <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="fitness" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/05/29/new-fitness-and-wellness-openings-charlotte-2026" data-vars-content-id="58129b1e-3431-465e-ad1e-d37faf4a2b5e" data-vars-headline="How much a monthly membership costs at Charlotte fitness studios" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/05/29/new-fitness-and-wellness-openings-charlotte-2026" target="_self">fitness</a> options than ever, and many come with a hefty price tag.<ul><li>But local members tell Axios they&#x27;re willing to make room in their budgets for studios that deliver great instructors, convenient classes, community and results.</li></ul>

How a Charlotte family is redefining home design

Renewal by Andersen brings local guidance to high-stakes home upgrades.

Replacing windows and doors might seem straightforward — until the decisions start stacking up.Why it&#x27;s important: For Charlotte-area homeowners, the choices go beyond style. Materials, energy efficiency and installation all affect how a home looks, feels and functions over time.<ul><li>The right choice is not only about the product; it&#x27;s about having a clear process, trusted guidance and one team accountable from start to finish.</li></ul>

W Hotels coming to Charlotte with Uptown's highest rooftop bar

A foreclosed-on Uptown office tower is turning into a luxury hotel.

400 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="South Tryon" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/04/03/uptown-charlotte-400-south-tryon-conversion" data-vars-content-id="c5fa910e-2bc4-4e9c-a84f-a8bb95a683d6" data-vars-headline="W Hotels coming to Charlotte with Uptown&#x27;s highest rooftop bar" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/04/03/uptown-charlotte-400-south-tryon-conversion" target="_self">South Tryon</a>, a foreclosed-on 1970s Uptown office tower, will turn into a luxury hotel with Charlotte&#x27;s &quot;highest rooftop bar,&quot; plus 399 apartments, Spandrel Development Partners announced Wednesday.Why it matters: The redevelopment will take something Uptown really doesn&#x27;t need — another dead office building — and give the area something it does — a hotel. And one with a posh reputation at that.<ul><li>It should open by the end of 2029.</li></ul>

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Mapped: North Carolina's next data centers

Space Craft reveals next walkable Optimist Park development

Another corporate logo will join Charlotte's skyline

Sneak peek: Charlotte's next swanky steakhouse

North Carolina is betting millions on Charlotte's biggest events