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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.

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.

Breaking down the ballot: NC State Senate and House

Just a few North Carolina legislative races could tilt power in Raleigh.

A <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="handful of" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/09/21/north-carolina-senate-race-cooper-whatley-trump" data-vars-content-id="6e598acb-4b46-4291-a1f9-1713ea535bc0" data-vars-headline="Breaking down the ballot: NC State Senate and House" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/09/21/north-carolina-senate-race-cooper-whatley-trump" target="_self">handful of</a> North Carolina legislative races this year could tilt power in Raleigh, and some of the biggest battles are in Charlotte&#x27;s suburbs.Why it matters: The results of state races could either <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="embolden" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/12/19/nc-election-triangle-republican-democrat-primary" data-vars-content-id="6e598acb-4b46-4291-a1f9-1713ea535bc0" data-vars-headline="Breaking down the ballot: NC State Senate and House" 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">embolden</a> Republicans — who hold a near supermajority — or help Democrats regain some leverage and strengthen Gov. Josh Stein&#x27;s veto.

Mecklenburg County's 5 highest-paid government employees in 2026

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="2edce014-a3ba-4cb8-95b1-3ab2026471ef" data-vars-headline="Mecklenburg County&#x27;s 5 highest-paid government 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> locally.Why it matters: Local government must pay leaders enough to retain talent while still being responsible stewards of tax dollars.

Charlotte's 5 highest-paid city employees in 2026

Charlotte city manager tops the public payroll.

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="9aa90248-4578-422d-94ac-6551b79a953d" data-vars-headline="Charlotte&#x27;s 5 highest-paid city 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> locally.Why it matters: Local government must pay leaders enough to retain talent while still being responsible stewards of tax dollars.

Safety drags Charlotte down in public transit ranking

Charlotte ranked 45th in safety. Raleigh was first.

Charlotte was <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="outshone" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/08/13/charlotte-airport-silver-line-people-mover" data-vars-content-id="855558d4-7332-4393-a244-9a67d13c4e2b" data-vars-headline="Safety drags Charlotte down in public transit ranking" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/08/13/charlotte-airport-silver-line-people-mover" target="_self">outshone</a> by Raleigh in a recent ranking of the country&#x27;s top public transportation systems, particularly on safety.Why it matters: Safety concerns have hurt Charlotte&#x27;s light rail <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="reputation and ridership" data-vars-click-url="https://www.wfae.org/business/2025-12-05/cats-ridership-remains-lower-after-iryna-zarutskas-murder-on-light-rail" data-vars-content-id="855558d4-7332-4393-a244-9a67d13c4e2b" data-vars-headline="Safety drags Charlotte down in public transit ranking" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wfae.org/business/2025-12-05/cats-ridership-remains-lower-after-iryna-zarutskas-murder-on-light-rail" target="_blank">reputation and ridership</a>, and now the city&#x27;s transit system is falling behind Raleigh, a city half its size.

Queens unveils new name amid Elon merger

The Myers Park school will be called Elon University | Queens College as the two universities move toward a merger.

Education

Queens University of Charlotte has a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new name" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/09/16/queens-university-elon-university-merge-charlotte" data-vars-content-id="61b09950-5309-49ca-b795-c6d2f06cbde2" data-vars-headline="Queens unveils new name amid Elon merger" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/09/16/queens-university-elon-university-merge-charlotte" target="_self">new name</a>: Elon University | Queens College. Why it matters: The new name is part of the Queens-Elon merger, which they announced in September 2025.

School board votes to terminate Superintendent Crystal Hill

School board voted 5-4 to terminate the superintendent

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/08/17/charlotte-schools-face-new-scrutiny-after-hill-probe" data-vars-content-id="33e3d65b-92b9-468a-997f-592dc643d2e3" data-vars-headline="School board votes to terminate Superintendent Crystal Hill" 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-schools-face-new-scrutiny-after-hill-probe" target="_self">Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education</a> voted 5-4 Tuesday night to terminate <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Superintendent Crystal Hill." data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/09/08/cms-crystal-hill-investigation" data-vars-content-id="33e3d65b-92b9-468a-997f-592dc643d2e3" data-vars-headline="School board votes to terminate Superintendent Crystal Hill" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/09/08/cms-crystal-hill-investigation" target="_self">Superintendent Crystal Hill.</a>Why it matters: CMS is out a superintendent <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="(yet again)" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2022/04/19/cms-board-to-vote-on-termination-of-superintendent-winston-today-294876" data-vars-content-id="33e3d65b-92b9-468a-997f-592dc643d2e3" data-vars-headline="School board votes to terminate Superintendent Crystal Hill" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2022/04/19/cms-board-to-vote-on-termination-of-superintendent-winston-today-294876" target="_self">(yet again)</a> after a turbulent few months, with executives departing, board member Stephanie Sneed <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="stepping down from her position" data-vars-click-url="https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article317344184.html" data-vars-content-id="33e3d65b-92b9-468a-997f-592dc643d2e3" data-vars-headline="School board votes to terminate Superintendent Crystal Hill" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article317344184.html" target="_blank">stepping down from her position</a> as chair, and the district attorney calling for a criminal investigation into the school system.

Ex-Charlotte City Council member sentenced to prison

Tiawana Brown sentenced to 10 months on federal wire fraud charge.

Former Charlotte City Council member <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tiawana Brown" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/05/22/charlotte-city-council-tiawana-brown-federal-charges" data-vars-content-id="99688f8c-433e-4187-a6b4-1e64c83431d4" data-vars-headline="Ex-Charlotte City Council member sentenced to prison" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/05/22/charlotte-city-council-tiawana-brown-federal-charges" target="_self">Tiawana Brown</a> was sentenced to 10 months in prison on Tuesday, months after she pleaded guilty to a federal wire fraud charge, reported <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="our news partners at WBTV." data-vars-click-url="https://www.wbtv.com/2026/09/22/ex-charlotte-city-councilmember-sentenced-prison-after-pleading-guilty-federal-charge/" data-vars-content-id="99688f8c-433e-4187-a6b4-1e64c83431d4" data-vars-headline="Ex-Charlotte City Council member sentenced to prison" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wbtv.com/2026/09/22/ex-charlotte-city-councilmember-sentenced-prison-after-pleading-guilty-federal-charge/" target="_blank">our news partners at WBTV.</a>Why it matters: Brown fraudulently obtained tens of thousands of dollars in COVID relief and other small business loan funds. Part of that money was spent on a $15,000 birthday party.

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