Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In most cities, the central area filled with businesses and shops is known as “downtown.” But in Charlotte, the heart of the city ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Uptown Charlotte doesn’t necessarily evoke trendy vibes, like South End or NoDa. But old is just a state of mind and uptown’s new, ...

Among the actions planned is forming a local business recruitment team focused on attracting new business that have %22blue collar and rural appeal - meat market%2C bread baker%2C dime store%2C ...

President George Washington called Charlotte a "Trifling Place." That’s how our first president described the city during a visit in 1791. But it’s certainly changed since then. Welcome to "A Trifling ...

CHARLOTTE - On a Monday morning in March, in the 100 block of South Cochran Avenue, Richard Turbin and Jason Vanderstelt are expounding on a grassroots movement to save their downtown. Say ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Charlotte's central business district is uniquely called 'uptown,' not 'downtown.' The name 'uptown' reflects the area's historic ...

Charlotte is the only major city in the U.S. where its central district is referred to as “uptown.” Alex Slitz FILE PHOTO Most cities have an area called downtown where businesses and retail are ...