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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.

Cocktail lounge Peace & Saint now open in Uptown

The Triangle-based cocktail lounge expanded to Charlotte with a First Ward location across from Spectrum Center.

Food and Drink

A <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="cocktail bar" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2022/03/22/best-cocktail-bars-in-charlotte-137213" data-vars-content-id="57d692a5-1301-43b8-b1e9-25fa98c43406" data-vars-headline="Cocktail lounge Peace &amp; Saint now open in Uptown" 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">cocktail bar</a> called Peace &amp; Saint is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="now open" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/03/20/charlotte-new-business-openings-2026" data-vars-content-id="57d692a5-1301-43b8-b1e9-25fa98c43406" data-vars-headline="Cocktail lounge Peace &amp; Saint now open in Uptown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/03/20/charlotte-new-business-openings-2026" target="_self">now open</a> in Uptown.Context: The Triangle-based cocktail lounge expanded to First Ward earlier this year, adding a Charlotte location to its other spots in Raleigh and Durham.

The Pearl adds a café

The Study Food Social is now open at The Pearl.

The Study Food Social is now open at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Pearl" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/06/02/the-pearl-see-inside" data-vars-content-id="7b7d8e0f-ae5d-4c70-afeb-b42ffaa50005" data-vars-headline="The Pearl adds a café" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/06/02/the-pearl-see-inside" target="_self">The Pearl</a> — the massive midtown development housing Charlotte&#x27;s first <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="four-year medical school" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/08/28/pearl-wake-forest-university-school-of-medicine-atrium-health" data-vars-content-id="7b7d8e0f-ae5d-4c70-afeb-b42ffaa50005" data-vars-headline="The Pearl adds a café" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/08/28/pearl-wake-forest-university-school-of-medicine-atrium-health" target="_self">four-year medical school</a>.

New Chinese restaurant Juicy Dumpling opens in north Charlotte

Juicy Dumpling brings a variety of handmade dumplings and noodle dishes to University City.

Juicy Dumpling, located across from <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Wine Vault" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/08/18/charlotte-wine-tastings-university-city-wine-vault-wednesdays-" data-vars-content-id="f3139e06-a5ef-427f-b321-6f24770760d0" data-vars-headline="New Chinese restaurant Juicy Dumpling opens in north Charlotte" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/08/18/charlotte-wine-tastings-university-city-wine-vault-wednesdays-" target="_self">The Wine Vault</a>, is now open in University City.Why it matters: The Chinese restaurant joins a growing list of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new businesses we&#x27;ve reported on" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/03/20/charlotte-new-business-openings-2026" data-vars-content-id="f3139e06-a5ef-427f-b321-6f24770760d0" data-vars-headline="New Chinese restaurant Juicy Dumpling opens in north Charlotte" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/03/20/charlotte-new-business-openings-2026" target="_self">new businesses we&#x27;ve reported on</a> this year, adding another dining option to the Boardwalk at University Place.

It's still good: 9 years later, Havana Carolina is still serving up the American dream

The family behind El Puro and Muraya built a restaurant legacy from one Concord dream.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Havana Carolina" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2019/10/31/the-remarkable-story-of-havana-carolina-a-cuban-restaurant-where-two-unc-charlotte-students-keep-their-fathers-dream-alive-184952" data-vars-content-id="bd84ae4e-f582-471c-9d93-22d997c6b709" data-vars-headline="It&#x27;s still good: 9 years later, Havana Carolina is still serving up the American dream" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2019/10/31/the-remarkable-story-of-havana-carolina-a-cuban-restaurant-where-two-unc-charlotte-students-keep-their-fathers-dream-alive-184952" target="_self">Havana Carolina</a>, an authentic Cuban restaurant in downtown <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Concord" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/12/19/spend-a-day-in-concord-20-things-to-eat-drink-see-and-do-2-294442" data-vars-content-id="bd84ae4e-f582-471c-9d93-22d997c6b709" data-vars-headline="It&#x27;s still good: 9 years later, Havana Carolina is still serving up the American dream" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/12/19/spend-a-day-in-concord-20-things-to-eat-drink-see-and-do-2-294442" target="_self">Concord</a>, turns nine this year.Why it matters: What started as one family-run dream has grown into a collection of some of the Charlotte area&#x27;s most recognizable Latin restaurants. But getting here took resilience.

Axios Social Club brings mystery dinners to Charlotte

Meet fellow locals over dinner at a restaurant we hand-picked.

Things to Do

Axios Social Club is bringing readers together for dinner to Charlotte&#x27;s South End and SouthPark neighborhoods on Tuesday, Oct. 6. (South End is already sold out, but we still have a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="few seats left" data-vars-click-url="https://axiossocialclub.dnnr.io/" data-vars-content-id="2b085735-07da-4e97-bc4f-0b2adb3517e4" data-vars-headline="Axios Social Club brings mystery dinners to Charlotte" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://axiossocialclub.dnnr.io/" target="_blank">few seats left</a> in SouthPark!)Why it matters: Your city is full of interesting people you haven&#x27;t met yet. We&#x27;re making it easier to change that.

Sneak peek: Charlotte's next swanky steakhouse

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.

5 things to do in Charlotte Sept. 21–25, 2026 

From hockey romance trivia to the Edit Sale, here are your plans for the week.

Culture

From hockey romance trivia to Charlotte&#x27;s favorite fashion pop-up, there&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="so much to do" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/09/08/fall-guide-in-around-charlotte-fall-activities" data-vars-content-id="73eff9e4-e702-4639-951b-0b3c645cd6d7" data-vars-headline="5 things to do in Charlotte Sept. 21–25, 2026 " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/09/08/fall-guide-in-around-charlotte-fall-activities" target="_self">so much to do</a> this week.

Babaloo Coffee Club is expanding to Rea Farms

The globally-inspired coffee shop's Rea Farms location will be roughly three times the size of its South End flagship.

Babaloo Coffee Club is expanding to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="South Charlotte" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/04/29/south-charlotte-arts-hub-nonprofit-campus-plan-feasibility-study-funding-theater" data-vars-content-id="429bc370-e71e-4d2b-85c6-38fd2eff6a7a" data-vars-headline="Babaloo Coffee Club is expanding to Rea Farms" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/04/29/south-charlotte-arts-hub-nonprofit-campus-plan-feasibility-study-funding-theater" target="_self">South Charlotte</a>.Why it matters: The globally inspired coffee shop is opening its second location less than two years after husband-and-wife owners Manny Pérez Ochoa and Carolina Maury debuted <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Babaloo in a tiny South End storefront" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/01/16/babaloo-coffee-club-charlotte-south-end" data-vars-content-id="429bc370-e71e-4d2b-85c6-38fd2eff6a7a" data-vars-headline="Babaloo Coffee Club is expanding to Rea Farms" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/01/16/babaloo-coffee-club-charlotte-south-end" target="_self">Babaloo in a tiny South End storefront</a>.

40+ Hispanic- and Latino-owned restaurants to check out in Charlotte

One of the best ways to learn more about and celebrate Hispanic culture is through food.

Whether you&#x27;re looking for Venezuelan, Colombian, Cuban or Mexican, there&#x27;s an authentic and locally owned spot for you in the city.Why it matters: Charlotte&#x27;s Hispanic population continues to grow. Hispanic or Latino residents now make up nearly 18% of Mecklenburg County&#x27;s population, according to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="U.S. Census Bureau data" data-vars-click-url="https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/mecklenburgcountynorthcarolina/IPE120223" data-vars-content-id="824a085b-a125-4234-9a8a-db77e21ba198" data-vars-headline="40+ Hispanic- and Latino-owned restaurants to check out in Charlotte" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/mecklenburgcountynorthcarolina/IPE120223" target="_blank">U.S. Census Bureau data</a>.

Mochi's Deli draws crowds for New York-style sandwiches

Mochi's Deli is serving stacked chicken cutlets, chopped cheeses and more — with most sandwiches around $12 or less in-store.

Charlotteans are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="waiting nearly an hour" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/08/17/charlotte-line-culture-restaurants-pop-ups" data-vars-content-id="b6ae3882-4804-4b29-b690-9ca710aad6fd" data-vars-headline="Mochi&#x27;s Deli draws crowds for New York-style sandwiches" 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-line-culture-restaurants-pop-ups" target="_self">waiting nearly an hour</a> for New York-inspired <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="sandwiches" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/03/14/philadelphia-sandwich-shop-ricci-s-hoagies-opens-in-noda" data-vars-content-id="b6ae3882-4804-4b29-b690-9ca710aad6fd" data-vars-headline="Mochi&#x27;s Deli draws crowds for New York-style sandwiches" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/03/14/philadelphia-sandwich-shop-ricci-s-hoagies-opens-in-noda" target="_self">sandwiches</a> at one of Dilworth&#x27;s newest lunch spots.Why it matters: As Charlotte adds more upscale dining options, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Mochi&#x27;s Deli" data-vars-click-url="https://mochisdeli.com" data-vars-content-id="b6ae3882-4804-4b29-b690-9ca710aad6fd" data-vars-headline="Mochi&#x27;s Deli draws crowds for New York-style sandwiches" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://mochisdeli.com" target="_blank">Mochi&#x27;s Deli</a> offers something simpler — big, made-to-order sandwiches at relatively affordable prices in a no-frills setting.

Food and Drink 🍽

Cocktail lounge Peace & Saint now open in Uptown

The Pearl adds a café

New Chinese restaurant Juicy Dumpling opens in north Charlotte

It's still good: 9 years later, Havana Carolina is still serving up the American dream

Axios Social Club brings mystery dinners to Charlotte