The Western North Carolina Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church is also headquartered in Charlotte. 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. [338] The Council appoints a city manager to serve as chief administrative officer. The percentage of the population living at or below the poverty line was 10.6%, with 7.8% of families living at or below the poverty line. [47] Historically, voters have been friendly to moderates of both parties. Settled about 1750, it was incorporated in 1768 and named for Princess Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, George III s queen. All locations provide free access to Internet-enabled computers and WiFi, and a library card from one location is accepted at all 20 locations.[293]. Charlotte constitutes most of Mecklenburg County in the Carolina Piedmont. 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WebSold: 3 beds, 2 baths, 1877 sq. Kratt, Mary Norton and Mary Manning Boyer. Better grab a pen; these parts of city life arent to be missed. [54] The Charlotte Mint was active until 1861, when Confederate forces seized it at the outbreak of the Civil War. [322][323] The city has also been the host many ACC men's basketball tournaments most recently in 2019. [177] Charlotte has also all drawn international attention from banks, in August 2022 UK based The Bank of London announced it will be leasing 40,000 square feet (3,716m2) in 101 Independence Center to house the 350 jobs they're creating in Charlotte by 2026. Charlotte, city, seat (1774) of Mecklenburg county, south-central North Carolina, U.S. MLS# 3924122. This page was last edited on 17 January 2023, at 16:18. Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. 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According to the news channel, " the zoo will cost roughly $300 million, and will be completely privately-funded. [378] CPCC is part of the statewide North Carolina Community College System. [318] The Big South Conference is also headquartered in Charlotte. The Midwest entered Zillows list of hottest housing markets as a rival to the previously dominant Sun Belt. [155][156] Shalom Park in south Charlotte is the hub of the Jewish community, featuring two synagogues, Temple Israel[157] and Temple Beth El, as well as a community center, the Charlotte Jewish Day School for gradesK5, and the headquarters of the Charlotte Jewish News.[158]. [340], Patrick Cannon, a Democrat, was sworn in as mayor on December 2, 2013. [462], The city is planning a new centralized downtown multimodal station called Gateway Station. [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. [443][444][445][446], Charlotte's central location between the population centers of the northeast and southeast has made it a transportation focal point and primary distribution center, with two major interstate highways, I-85 and I-77, intersecting near the city's center. The Reed Gold Mine operated until 1912. [127] As the nearest NWS-owned NEXRAD is located in Greer, South Carolina, more than 80mi (130km) to the west-southwest of Charlotte, this deficit is particularly problematic during severe thunderstorm or tornado episodes. This reflected the national demographic shift as Hispanic or Latinos and Asians increased in population.[139][140][141][142]. And this rare array of one-of-a-kind attractions sets the Queen City apart. Shop-till-you-drop types will love SouthPark mall, the citys upscale destination with more than 150 retailers and restaurants. [319], Over the years, Charlotte has hosted many international, collegiate, and professional sporting events. [28][29][30][31][32][33], Charlotte has a humid subtropical climate. National Wrestling Alliance, World Championship Wrestling, WWE has big matches, and many pay-per-view event. We know you're curious about the community and how it functions. 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. [279][280], Breakaway Music Festival is a music festival which takes place at the NC Music Factory and consists of hip hop and electronic music artists and DJs. Measured by control of assets, Charlotte became the second largest banking headquarters in the United States after New York City. [339], Unlike some other cities and towns in North Carolina, elections are held on a partisan basis. [430] Some Chester residents spoke out against the program on February 26, 2013. The philanthropist Andrew Carnegie donated $25,000 for a library building, on the condition that the city of Charlotte donate a site and $2,500 per year for books and salaries,[295] and that the state grant a charter for the library. The national average was 8.7 percent in 2016. Shop-till-you-drop types will love SouthPark mall, the citys upscale destination with more than 150 retailers and restaurants. Carolina blue skies can be seen year-round in Charlotte. [427][428], Charlotte has a municipal waste system consisting of trash pickup, water distribution, and waste treatment. Welcome to the GREAT OAKS Community! Located near the intersection of NC73 and Poplar Tent Road, the Carolina Renaissance Festival is one of the largest renaissance themed events in the country. [116] The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Parks & Recreation Department operates 36 tennis facilities and the 12 lighted tennis courts at the park. [147], The Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America is headquartered in Charlotte, and both Reformed Theological Seminary and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary have campuses there; more recently, the religious studies academic departments of Charlotte's local colleges and universities have also grown considerably. [309] On the same day, the franchise reclaimed the history and records of the original 19882002 Hornets. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) Thursdays strong thunderstorms caused big problems in the Charlotte area. Partnering educational organizations include UNC Charlotte and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, from the Charlotte region, as well as Appalachian State University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Duke University, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, North Carolina A&T State University, Shaw University, North Carolina Central University and North Carolina State University. [408], Hospitals in Charlotte include Atrium Health Mercy,[410] Atrium Health Pineville,[411] Atrium Health University City,[412] Carolinas ContinueCare Pineville,[413] Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center[414] / Levine Children's, Novant Health Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital,[415] Novant Health Hemby Children's Hospital,[416] and Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center. It was already on the wane in 1952 when E.B. In May 2021 Ally Financial moved into their newly built Ally Charlotte Center which houses all 2,100 Charlotte-based employees and contractors across 725,000 square feet (67,400m2) of the building.[168][169]U.S. Winter is welcoming, spring and fall are transformative, and summer is sunny and bright. Duchess Sophie Charlotte Augustine in Bavaria (23 February 1847 4 May 1897) was a granddaughter-in-law of King Louis Philippe of France, the favourite sister of Empress Elisabeth of Austria and fiance of King Ludwig II of Bavaria Life. [275] The Yiasou (the Greek word for Hello, Goodbye and Cheers) Greek Festival features Hellenic cultural exhibits, authentic Greek cuisine and homemade pastries, entertainment, live music and dancing, wine tastings, art, shopping and more. [324] In 2021, Charlotte hosted the ACC baseball tournament. The city of Charlotte was developed first by a wave of migration of Scots-Irish Presbyterians, or Ulster-Scot settlers from Northern Ireland, who dominated the culture of the Southern Piedmont Region. [227] The company as of August 2022 has 357 local employees. WebCharlotte is an international co-production between Canada, Belgium and France. [65][66], According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 308.6 square miles (799km2), of which 306.6 square miles (794km2) is land and 2.0 square miles (5.2km2) is water. It lies just east of the Catawba River in the Piedmont region. The church has over 15,000 congregants at nine Charlotte locations. [56], In 1910, Charlotte surpassed Wilmington to become North Carolina's largest city with 34,014 residents. WebCharlotte is one of the 25 largest cities in the U.S. and the largest city in North Carolina. [218][219] The University of North Carolina at Charlotte has a reputation in energy education and research, and its Energy Production and Infrastructure Center (EPIC) trains energy engineers and conducts research. It derived from Charlot, a French diminutive of Charles meaning "little Charles," and the name of Charlemagnes son in French literature and legend. [166][167], Charlotte also has become a large employment center for major banks not headquartered in Charlotte. Web60 Ways to Go Out in Charlotte Things to Do 23 Things to Do in 2023 FEATURED EVENTS See All Celebrate the Winter Season Events & Things to Do MORE TO DO See All Eat & Drink Your Guide to Optimist Hall Eat & Drink Uniquely Charlotte Craft Beers Shopping Plant Shops and Nurseries in Charlotte Sports 10 Must-Play Golf Courses Near Charlotte [301] The Panthers have won six division titles from (1996, 2003, 2008, 2013, 2014, 2015) and two NFC championships in 2003 and 2015. Winter is welcoming, spring and fall are transformative, and summer is sunny and bright. [87][88][89] Myers Park, Dilworth, and Eastover are home to some of Charlotte's most affluent, oldest and largest houses, on tree-lined boulevards, with Freedom Park nearby. Web60 Ways to Go Out in Charlotte Things to Do 23 Things to Do in 2023 FEATURED EVENTS See All Celebrate the Winter Season Events & Things to Do MORE TO DO See All Eat & Drink Your Guide to Optimist Hall Eat & Drink Uniquely Charlotte Craft Beers Shopping Plant Shops and Nurseries in Charlotte Sports 10 Must-Play Golf Courses Near Charlotte Charlotte was selected in 2011 to host the 2012 Democratic National Convention, which was held at the Spectrum Center. As of 2013[update], 51.91% of people in Charlotte practice religion on a regular basis, making it the second most religious city in North Carolina after Winston-Salem. Many of the city's Bradford pear trees split apart under the weight of the ice. White used it in the classic childrens novel Charlottes Web. WebUNC Charlotte, North Carolina's urban research university, fuels American innovation in everything from resilient and sustainable architecture and environmental systems, epidemiological modeling and sustainable energy, shaping the future of work for greater Charlotte and beyond. The mayor is exofficio chair of the City Council, and only votes in case of a tie. 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In 1799, in nearby Cabarrus County, 12-year-old Conrad Reed found a 17- pound rock, which his family used as a doorstop. Local leaders came together in 1775 and signed the Mecklenburg Resolves, more popularly known as the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. San Jose, Sacramento, Minneapolis, and Denver are expected to be the coolest large housing markets in 2023. Thomas Polk (great-uncle of U.S.President James K. Polk), who later married Thomas Spratt's daughter, built his house by the intersection of two Native American trading paths between the Yadkin and Catawba rivers. [337], Charlotte has a council-manager form of government. Last years hottest market, Tampa, fell out of the top 10 this year. ft. house located at 2600 Century Oaks Ln, Charlotte, NC 28262 sold for $358,000 on Jan 17, 2023. [152] Charlotte is home to ~28,000 Catholics. [225] A number of Charlotte-based logistics companies have experienced a lot of recent growth. [124] There is an average of 3.5 inches (8.9cm) of snow, mainly in January and February and rarely December or March, with more frequent ice storms and sleet mixed in with rain; seasonal snowfall has historically ranged from trace amounts in 201112 to 22.6in (57cm) in 195960. WebCharlotte is nestled between two lakes, Lake Norman and Lake Wylie, both accessible in under an hour by car for boating, swimming and fishing. Three years later, a jeweler determined it was nearly solid gold, paying the family a paltry $3.50. [302] Carolina has reached the Super Bowl twice but has been unsuccessful in both losing to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2004 and against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50 in 2016. Welcome to the GREAT OAKS Community! [83][84] North Tryon and the Sugar Creek area include several Asian American communities. Duke Energy crews are spread out across the area working to restore power, making a lot of progress overnight. 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Read today's latest news headlines from Charlotte and North Carolina. As undeveloped land within Mecklenburg has become scarce, many of these communities have expanded into Weddington and Waxhaw in Union County. Charlotte has landed atop a list by Zillow predicting the nation's hottest housing markets in 2023. the expected highest and lowest temperature readings at any point during the year or given month) calculated based on data at said location from 1991 to 2020. WebHousing Innovations: House Charlotte ADU Program: City of Charlotte Launches New Community Newsletter: Eight Emerging Insights on the State of Charlotte-Mecklenburgs Culture: City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services Collection Schedule for Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday: Future of Charlotte: Housing & Jobs Summit: Fast Five with Chief Reginald Johnson Winter is welcoming, spring and fall are transformative, and summer is sunny and bright. Charlotte was a popular name for girls in the U.S. in the first half of the 20th century, ranking among the top 100 from 1908 to 1953 and peaking at No. 50 in the year 1944. Charlotte has landed atop a list by Zillow predicting the nation's hottest housing markets in 2023. 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. [150], Charlotte's Cathedral of Saint Patrick is the seat of the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte, the head of which is Rev. The median income for a household in the city was $48,670, and the median income for a family was $59,452. First Union, later Wachovia in 2001, experienced similar growth before it was acquired by San Francisco-based Wells Fargo in 2008. [342] Mayor Pro Tem Michael Barnes served as Acting Mayor until April 7, when the City Council selected State Senator Dan Clodfelter, also a Democrat, to serve the remainder of Cannon's term. [426] However, the entire Charlotte-Gastonia Metropolitan Statistical Area ranked as 27th most dangerous out of 338 metro areas. While municipal powers have been broadly construed since the 1960s, the General Assembly still retains considerable authority over local matters.[347]. WebUNC Charlotte, North Carolina's urban research university, fuels American innovation in everything from resilient and sustainable architecture and environmental systems, epidemiological modeling and sustainable energy, shaping the future of work for greater Charlotte and beyond. 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[146], The Presbyterian Church (USA) is now the fourth largest denomination in Charlotte, with 68,000 members and 206 congregations. [185][186] In 2019, Dole Food Company relocated its headquarters to Charlotte from California, and expanded its presence in Charlotte with its merger with Ireland-based Total Produce in February 2021. Carolina blue skies can be seen year-round in Charlotte. [220] Over the last couple of years, Charlotte has become a hub in the Information technology (IT) industry. Restaurant owner Carlos Centurions newest Bulla (boo-ya) Gastrobar location in SouthPark at 4310 Sharon Rd., Suite W01. In professional basketball, the city hosted the NBA All-Star Game twice in 1991 at the old Charlotte Coliseum and most recently in 2019 at Spectrum Center. As of 2020, Charlotte was considered as a Gamma + level global city by the GaWC. In 2020, the average cost for a home in Charlotte was $273,500. WebSold: 3 beds, 2 baths, 1877 sq. Charlotte is served daily by three Amtrak routes with ten daily trips from a station on North Tryon Street, just outside downtown. The Charlotte Observer is here to answer your questions about the city and surrounding area. [296] The Brevard Street Library was the first library for African Americans in the state of North Carolina,[296] and some sources say in the southeast. We know you're curious about the community and how it functions. Booked 61 times today. [153], The Greek Orthodox Church's cathedral for North Carolina, Holy Trinity Cathedral, is located in Charlotte. This was completed in 1905 with the opening of the Brevard Street Library for Negroes, an independent library in Brooklyn, a historically black area of Charlotte, on the corner of Brevard and East Second Streets (now Martin Luther King Boulevard). [396] Major television stations located in Charlotte include CBS affiliate WBTV 3 (the oldest television station in the Carolinas),[397]ABC affiliate WSOC-TV 9,[398]NBC affiliate WCNC-TV 36,[399] CW affiliate WCCB 18,[400] and PBS member station WTVI 42. [75] Consequently, development has neither been constrained nor helped by waterways or ports that have contributed to many cities of similar size. Since 2007 more than 4,000 energy sector jobs have been announced. Major energy players in Charlotte include AREVA, Duke Energy, Electric Power Research Institute, Fluor, Metso Power, Piedmont Natural Gas, Albemarle Corp, Siemens Energy, Shaw Group, Toshiba, URSCorp., and Westinghouse. [290], Charlotte is also served by the Sea Life Charlotte-Concord Aquarium in the nearby city of Concord. [348] It began September 4, 2012, and ended on September 6, 2012. Charlotte is the major center of the U.S.motorsports industry, housing the US's only Formula One team, Haas F1,[212][213] multiple teams and offices of NASCAR, the NASCAR Hall of Fame, and Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord. One path ran northsouth and was part of the Great Wagon Road; the second path ran eastwest along what is now Trade Street. [11][12] Based on U.S. Census data from 2005 to 2015, Charlotte tops the U.S. in millennial population growth. Established in 1999 and administered as a department of the City of Charlotte, CATS operates light rail transit, streetcar, express buses, local buses, and special bus services serving Charlotte and the surrounding area in addition to other programs such as vanpool. Charlotte, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh top this years list. [67] Charlotte is the twenty-sixth-most expansive city in the United States and lies at an elevation of 751 feet (229m). [374][375][376], UNC Charlotte is the city's largest university. [96] Many students, researchers, and affiliated professionals live near UNCCharlotte in the northeast area known as University City. [61], On September 22, 1989, the city was hit by Hurricane Hugo. Charlotte, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh top this years list. Vi Lyles, a Democrat elected in 2017, became the 59th mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina. [123] The following narrative reflects 1991-2020 climate data. The 1903 state charter also required that a library be opened for the disenfranchised African-American population of Charlotte. WebCharlotte's Historical City Tour 339 Bus Tours from $38.00 per adult Queen City Ghosts of Charlotte Chilling Haunted Dark History Ghost Tour 19 Walking Tours from $30.00 per adult LIKELY TO SELL OUT* Original Charlotte Brewery Tour - Craft Beer Experience 22 Bus Tours from $115.00 per adult 2022 Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte WebWEATHER. [393][394] The local National Public Radio news affiliate is WFAE News, which sponsors a number of podcasts and radio shows. While the City Council is responsible for passing ordinances, the city's budget, and other policies, all decisions can be overridden by the North Carolina General Assembly, since North Carolina municipalities do not have home rule. Located in the Piedmont region, it is the county seat of Mecklenburg County. [441][442], A 2011 study by Walk Score ranked Charlotte the 49th most walkable of the 50 largest cities in the United States. [124] Precipitation is evenly distributed through the year; only August stands out as a slightly wetter month, averaging 4.35 inches of rainfall. WebHousing Innovations: House Charlotte ADU Program: City of Charlotte Launches New Community Newsletter: Eight Emerging Insights on the State of Charlotte-Mecklenburgs Culture: City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services Collection Schedule for Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday: Future of Charlotte: Housing & Jobs Summit: Fast Five with Chief Reginald Johnson For other uses, see. Charlotte is also served by both Greyhound and low-cost curbside carrier Megabus. Duchess Sophie Charlotte Augustine in Bavaria (23 February 1847 4 May 1897) was a granddaughter-in-law of King Louis Philippe of France, the favourite sister of Empress Elisabeth of Austria and fiance of King Ludwig II of Bavaria Life. 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. Within the city, the I-277 loop freeway encircles Charlotte's uptown (usually referred to by its two separate sections, the John Belk Freeway and the Brookshire Freeway) while Charlotte Route 4 links major roads in a loop between I-277 and I-485. Central Piedmont Community College is the largest community college in the Carolinas, with more than 70,000 students each year and 6 campuses throughout the Charlotte-Mecklenburg region. While major groups like iHeartMedia and Urban One have stations serving Charlotte, several smaller groups also own and operate stations in the area. [431] Charlotte's sludge is handled, transported, and spread on farm fields in Chester by a company called Synagro, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Carlyle Group[432] Charlotte's sludge is of the "CLASS B" variety, which means it still contains detectable levels of pathogens. [456] The 145th Airlift Wing of North Carolina Air National Guard is also located east of the airport.[457][458]. Numerous residential units continue to be built uptown, including over 20 skyscrapers under construction, recently completed, or in the planning stage. [298][299][300] The Panthers have been located in Charlotte since the team's creation in 1995, and the current Hornets franchise has been located in Charlotte since its creation in 1988 (with the exception of the 2002-03 and 2003-04 seasons). 1 tech town in America", "Where the rubber meets the road for Charlotte's trucking industry", "FedEx eyes Concord for 800-employee distribution hub", "Coke Consolidated unit to add nearly 300 jobs in Charlotte", "Largest Charlotte-area logistics companies", "XPO Logistics spinoff to create new Charlotte publicly traded company", "Charlotte logistics company Armstrong Transport Group moves into new HQ at Vantage South End", "State of the Center City 2021: $3B in development planned in uptown, midtown, South End", "South End's meteoric rise into a bustling submarket chronicled in CBRE report, is more growth to follow? [90][91][92][93], The SouthPark area offers shopping, dining, and multifamily housing. As of 2020, Charlotte was considered as a Gamma + level global city by the GaWC. At the time of their largest population, Catawba people numbered 10,000, but by 1826 their total population had dropped to 110.[37]. Republican strength is concentrated in the southeastern portion of the city, while Democratic strength is concentrated in the south-central, eastern, and northern areas. The northern half of the city is in the 12th District, represented by Democrat Alma Adams. WebCharlotte's Historical City Tour 339 Bus Tours from $38.00 per adult Queen City Ghosts of Charlotte Chilling Haunted Dark History Ghost Tour 19 Walking Tours from $30.00 per adult LIKELY TO SELL OUT* Original Charlotte Brewery Tour - Craft Beer Experience 22 Bus Tours from $115.00 per adult 2022 Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte Charlotte has historically been a Protestant city. [178][179] In January 2023, the California based Silicon Valley Bank announced it's plan to Expand in Charlotte and will be located in the South End neighborhood. [55], Charlotte's city population at the 1890 census grew to 11,557. [429] Charlotte has a biosolids program. [45] A form of "Charlottetown" also appears on maps of British origin depicting General Cornwallis' route of invasion. Essential Charlotte [285][286][287], Charlotte is " the largest metropolitan area in the United States without a zoo". [282], Charlotte Pride is an annual LGBT event held in August. [51] The first documented gold find in the United States of any consequence set off the nation's first gold rush. [380][381] Wake Forest University, with its main campus in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, also operates a satellite campus of its Babcock Graduate School of Management in the Uptown area. [372][373] Also nearby are Winthrop University, Clinton Junior College, York Technical College in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs, North Carolina in the westernmost part of the Charlotte area. [291][292], The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library serves the Charlotte area with a large collection (more than 1.5million) of books, CDs and DVDs at 15locations in the city of Charlotte, with branches in the surrounding towns of Matthews, Mint Hill, Huntersville, Cornelius and Davidson. In total, Charlotte proper has over 700 places of worship. The city council has 11 members (7 from districts and 4 at-large). WebCharlotte's Historical City Tour 339 Bus Tours from $38.00 per adult Queen City Ghosts of Charlotte Chilling Haunted Dark History Ghost Tour 19 Walking Tours from $30.00 per adult LIKELY TO SELL OUT* Original Charlotte Brewery Tour - Craft Beer Experience 22 Bus Tours from $115.00 per adult 2022 Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte The per capita income for the city was $29,825. [104][105][106], Since the 1980s in particular, Uptown Charlotte has undergone massive construction of buildings, housing Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Hearst Corporation, and Duke Energy, several hotels, and multiple condominium developments. Stay up to date on local business, sports, crime, politics, arts, culture, and more. 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. Charlotte, city, seat (1774) of Mecklenburg county, south-central North Carolina, U.S. WebWEATHER. German immigrants also settled in the area before the American Revolutionary War, but in much smaller numbers. [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. White used it in the classic childrens novel Charlottes Web. Nicknamed the "Queen City",[41] like its county a few years earlier, Charlotte was named in honor of German princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, who had become the Queen Consort of Great Britain and Ireland in 1761, seven years before the town's incorporation. 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. CATS operates express buses to outlying parts of the city and some commuter bus to the northern suburbs in the Lake Norman area under the MetroRAPID umbrella. [115] Park Road Park features eight basketball courts, two horseshoe pits, six baseball fields, five picnic shelters, volleyball courts, playgrounds, trails, tennis courts, and an eleven-acre lake. Additionally, Union Presbyterian Seminary has a non-residential campus offering the Master of Arts in Christian Education, and the Master of Divinity in Charlotte near the Beverley Woods area. With sustained winds of 69mph (111km/h) and gusts of 87mph (140km/h),[62] Hugo caused massive property damage, destroyed 80,000 trees, and knocked out electrical power to most of the population. The city is the cultural, economic, and transportation center of the Charlotte metropolitan area, whose 2020 population of 2,660,329 ranked 22nd in the U.S.[8] Metrolina is part of a sixteen-county market region or combined statistical area with a 2020 census-estimated population of 2,846,550. Annual precipitation has historically ranged from 26.23in (666mm) in 2001 to 68.44in (1,738mm) in 1884. The corresponding record since the observation site was moved to Charlotte/Douglas International Airport in 1948 is 79F (26C), last recorded on July 25, 2010. The name was popularized by England's Queen Charlotte Sophia, wife of King George III. [165] Charlotte also serves as the headquarters for Wells Fargo's capital markets activities. [151] St. Matthew Parish, located in the Ballantyne neighborhood, is the largest Catholic parish with over 30,000 parishioners. [107][108][109][110][111][112], The 120acre Park Road Park is a prominent landmark near the SouthPark area. 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