New Report: Charlotte Apartment Rents Decline as Thousands of New Units Hit the Market
According to the latest Apartments.com Multifamily Rent Growth Report, average apartment rents in Charlotte fell 0.01% from June to July and are down 1.2% compared to July 2025. Charlotte’s decline reflects a broader trend across many Sun Belt cities, where years of aggressive apartment construction have increased supp
Charlotte To Welcome Its First SKIMS Store
Charlotte shoppers will soon have a new destination for elevated basics as SKIMS prepares to make its local debut at SouthPark Mall. According to a recent CLTGuide Instagram post, the Kim Kardashian-co-founded apparel brand is among several new retailers expected to open at the shopping center. SouthPark Mall has also.
Juliana Nzita update: The latest on what we know about Charlotte teen’s hanging
Juliana Nzita, a 16-year-old Black girl, was found hanging in a churchyard in North Charlotte in May. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department concluded that she died by suicide. The Observer began investigating Juliana’s death in early June, after noticing a growing public outcry on social media and silence from CM
New taco spot with ‘overwhelming’ reviews opens in Plaza Midwood: What to expect
Traditional tacos and birria empanadas, mezcal sips and plantain chips are now hitting tables at La Vecina in Plaza Midwood. Co-owner and operating partner Carlos Nuñez told CharlotteFive that the outdoor restaurant is in a soft opening phase, where customers can stop in for a taste Wednesday through Sunday, starting a
Homeowners in west Charlotte combat threat of short-term, single-room rentals
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - It’s hard to miss the yard signs in Wesley Heights, publicizing homeowners’ opposition to the planned changes at two historic homes in the neighborhood. Online permits show one of the homes on Woodruff Place, after an addition, is planned to change from 2 bed/1...
CMPD officer outed undercover police to drug dealer, arrest affidavit alleges
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officer Seth Elliott used confidential police databases to let a drug dealer know about undercover police who were trying to buy drugs, court documents allege. Elliott has worked for CMPD in the University City Division since February 2024. He was arrested Wednesday, charged with
Restaurant and bar quietly closes in Plaza Midwood. Here’s what’s moving in
A new concept from a familiar Charlotte restaurateur is taking shape in Plaza Midwood. Touché Charlotte will debut at 2308 Central Ave., although an official opening date for the restaurant and lounge wasn’t made public. Led by restaurateur Chet Desai, the new place will offer elevated American fusion cuisine alongside
North Carolina lawmakers, business owners push to end ‘Wild West of Towing’
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - State lawmakers and Charlotte business owners held a news conference Thursday to call for an end to what they described as predatory towing practices. They said it’s time for lawmakers to step up and regulate the industry. State Rep. Laura Budd (D-Mecklenburg) and Sen. Caleb...
Historic Dorm Comes Down As HBCU Makes Room For Its Future
Liston Hall stood at Johnson C. Smith University for 64 years. Its demolition closes one chapter of HBCU history while creating space for the Charlotte university’s future. The post Historic Dorm Comes Down As HBCU Makes Room For Its Future appeared first on HBCU Gameday .
5 nonstop flights out of CLT for a last-minute summer getaway
August sips away like a bottle of wine, or at least, so says Taylor Swift. If you’re looking to make the most of your remaining summer sunshine without the scheduling struggle of connector flights, here are some direct, round-trip flights out of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) this August. We checked Goog
