Settled about 1750, it was incorporated in 1768 and named for Princess Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, George III s queen. [282], Charlotte Pride is an annual LGBT event held in August. While municipal powers have been broadly construed since the 1960s, the General Assembly still retains considerable authority over local matters.[347]. Charlotte, city, seat (1774) of Mecklenburg county, south-central North Carolina, U.S. Winter is welcoming, spring and fall are transformative, and summer is sunny and bright. WebCharlotte is home to the corporate headquarters of Bank of America, Truist Financial, and the east coast headquarters of Wells Fargo, which along with other financial institutions has made it the second-largest banking center in the United States. It was released in Canada on 22 April 2022 and in France on 9 November 2022. And this rare array of one-of-a-kind attractions sets the Queen City apart. [165] Charlotte also serves as the headquarters for Wells Fargo's capital markets activities. Charlotte, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh top this years list. Most African Americans in Charlotte are Baptists affiliated with the National Baptist Convention, the largest predominantly African American denomination in the United States. These areas were all part of one of the original six judicial/military districts of North Carolina known as the Salisbury District.[39]. It was released in Canada on 22 April 2022 and in France on 9 November 2022. [42] A second nickname derives from the American Revolutionary War, when British commander General Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis occupied the city but was driven out by hostile residents. The population was 874,579 at the 2020 census,[9] making Charlotte the 16th-most populous city in the U.S., the seventh most populous city in the South, and the second most populous city in the Southeast behind Jacksonville, Florida. Unlike other mayors in council-manager systems, Charlotte's mayor has the power to veto ordinances passed by the council; the council can override a mayoral veto by a vote of seven of its ten members. Come Play! Save on Your Next Brewery Adventure with the Charlotte Brew Badge MORE INFO THINGS TO DO See All Shopping A Guide to Shopping in Charlotte Duke Energy crews are spread out across the area working to restore power, making a lot of progress overnight. [341] On March 26, 2014, Cannon was arrested on public corruption charges. Democrats control the council with a 9-to-2 advantage, winning all 4 of the at-large seats in the November 2013, 2015, and 2017 municipal elections. Charlotte is a service stop for Greyhound routes running to Atlanta, Detroit, Jacksonville, New York and Philadelphia. [439] The LYNX Silver Line, a light rail line in the pre-project development phase as of fall 2020, will link the southeastern suburbs of Matthews, Stallings, and Indian Trail with Uptown Charlotte and the future Charlotte Gateway Station before extending west to Charlotte Douglas International Airport and across the Catawba River to Belmont in Gaston County. The western portion of New Hanover split into Bladen County in 1734, and its western portion split into Anson County in 1750. 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Murdock Research Institute (DHMRI), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and corporate entities that collaborate to advance the fields of human health, nutrition and agriculture. Additionally, INSP is headquartered in nearby Indian Land, South Carolina. We know you're curious about the community and how it functions. [449] The final segment was finished in mid-2015. WebCharlotte is home to the corporate headquarters of Bank of America, Truist Financial, and the east coast headquarters of Wells Fargo, which along with other financial institutions has made it the second-largest banking center in the United States. Charlotte has landed atop a list by Zillow predicting the nation's hottest housing markets in 2023. Read today's latest news headlines from Charlotte and North Carolina. [184] In June 2019, Lowe's announced it will be building its Lowe's Global Technology Center worth $153 million, which is set to be complete in 2021 and will be headquartered in South End neighborhood in Charlotte. Tendo vivido na pele o papel de ser a sombra do irmo ou o plano B da famlia, o prncipe Harry comentou a respeito de temer pelo futuro dos sobrinhos, no caso, Charlotte, de 7 anos, e Louis, com 4. Last years hottest market, Tampa, fell out of the top 10 this year. Charlotte constitutes most of Mecklenburg County in the Carolina Piedmont. WebThe worlds tallest and fastest giga coaster, the largest man-made whitewater river, the only motorsports hall of fame of its kind, the site of the first gold discovery and so much moreits all here in Charlotte. [308] The name change became official on May 20, 2014. Males had a median income of $38,767 versus $29,218 for females. And this rare array of one-of-a-kind attractions sets the Queen City apart. In 2015, 7.4 percent of Charlotte households lacked a car, and decreased to 6 percent in 2016. [306][307] The team retook the Hornets name when the New Orleans-based team renamed itself the New Orleans Pelicans in 2013. [409], In addition to dispatching MEDIC's EMS calls, the agency also dispatches all county fire calls outside of the city of Charlotte. [215] The large presence of the racing technology industry and the newly built NHRA dragstrip, zMAX Dragway at Concord, are influencing other top professional drag racers to move their shops to Charlotte as well. 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[124] Snow and ice storms can have a major impact on the area, as they often pull tree limbs down onto power lines and make driving hazardous. [27], Among Charlotte's notable attractions, some of the most popular include the Carolina Panthers (NFL), the Charlotte Hornets (NBA), Charlotte FC (MLS), the NASCAR Hall of Fame, the Charlotte Ballet, Children's Theatre of Charlotte, Mint Museum, Harvey B. Gantt Center, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, the Billy Graham Library, Levine Museum of the New South, Charlotte Museum of History, Carowinds amusement park, and the U.S. National Whitewater Center. In December 2015 FedEx announced plans to build a number of warehouse buildings in a Concord, North Carolina business park to located 800 jobs there. [343] Former Mecklenburg County Commission chairwoman Jennifer Roberts defeated Clodfelter in the 2015 Democratic primary and went on to win the general election, becoming the first Democratic woman to be elected to the post. [83][84] North Tryon and the Sugar Creek area include several Asian American communities. [47] In 1799, in nearby Cabarrus County, 12-year-old Conrad Reed found a 17- pound rock, which his family used as a doorstop. [368][369][370] Several notable colleges are located in the metropolitan suburbs. Shop-till-you-drop types will love SouthPark mall, the citys upscale destination with more than 150 retailers and restaurants. [285][286][287], Charlotte is " the largest metropolitan area in the United States without a zoo". [378] CPCC is part of the statewide North Carolina Community College System. Charlotte averaged 1.65 cars per household in 2016, compared to a national average of 1.8. Historically, voters have been friendly to moderates of both parties. [430] Some Chester residents spoke out against the program on February 26, 2013. For other uses, see. 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Bank leases 81,424 square feet (7,564.5m2) in Truist Center to house 850 employees[170][171] MUFG Union Bank, which is being acquired by U.S. Bank, leases 26,710 square feet (2,481m2) in Regions 615 to house 400 employees. [67] Charlotte is the twenty-sixth-most expansive city in the United States and lies at an elevation of 751 feet (229m). With more than 30,000students, UNCCharlotte is the second largest university in the state system.[377]. Jan 12, 2023. [36], The Catawba Native Americans were the first known historic tribe to settle Mecklenburg County (in the Charlotte area) and were first recorded around 1567 in Spanish records. [120], McAlpine Creek Park and integrated McAlpine Creek Greenway constructed in 1978 was the first greenway built in the western piedmont of North Carolina. It was already on the wane in 1952 when E.B. It is located in University City, the northeastern portion of Charlotte, which is also home to University Research Park, a 3,200 acres (13km2) research and corporate park. [288] The Charlotte Zoo initiative is a proposal to allocate 250 acres (101ha) of natural North Carolina land to be dedicated to the zoological foundation, which was incorporated in 2008. [191][192][193], As of 2019, Charlotte has seven Fortune 500 companies in its metropolitan area. Na linha de sucesso pelo comando do trono britnico, as duas crianas esto atrs do pai, William, e do irmo mais velho, George, de 9. [434][435][436], The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is the agency responsible for operating mass transit in the Charlotte metropolitan area, carrying over 16 million riders annually. With an annual average temperature of 61.5 degrees and the annual average precipitation of 43 inches distributed evenly throughout the year, weather in the Queen City is fair and mild. [316][317], The city is also the home of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) headquarters. [407], Emergency medical services for the city of Charlotte are provided by Mecklenburg EMS Agency (MEDIC). Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race. [124] On average, Charlotte receives 43.60 inches (1,110mm) of precipitation annually, evenly distributed throughout the year. [124] Precipitation is evenly distributed through the year; only August stands out as a slightly wetter month, averaging 4.35 inches of rainfall. San Jose, Sacramento, Minneapolis, and Denver are expected to be the coolest large housing markets in 2023. The Carolina Renaissance Festival operates on Saturdays and Sundays each October and November. [421][422][423][424][425], According to the Congressional Quarterly Press; '2008 City Crime Rankings: Crime in Metropolitan America,' Charlotte, North Carolina ranks as the 62nd most dangerous city larger than 75,000 inhabitants. 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