Construction Starting on Uptown’s New Whole Foods, Hotel, and Luxury Apartment Complex

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whole foods coming to uptown charlotte
Crescent Communities is about to break ground on a massive new Uptown Charlotte development with Whole Foods as its main anchor.

Once completed, the new development will include; 450 luxury apartments, 2 hotels, 15,000 square feet of retail space, and a 47,000 square foot Whole Foods Market.

The developer will break ground in less than 2 weeks on the 5.4 acre project at the Lynx Light Rail’s Stonewall Station.

“It is our vision that this Crescent community will redefine urban living in Charlotte. Whole Foods Market will be Uptown’s first full-sized grocery store. Its size, combined with Whole Foods Market’s holistic approach to the shopping experience, will allow residents, commuters and visitors to enjoy Uptown in an entirely new way.” commented Ben Collins, Crescent Communities regional vice president.

The developer is now expected to finish the complex by the end of 2016.

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This West Virginia Man Drove To Charlotte To Give Over 600 Sleeping Bags To Homeless People

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Fred Kinder, a sales employee with Ramey Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge-Ram in West Virginia, started a sleeping bag giveaway last year in partnership with Charlotte based non-profit Hope Uprising. The Princeton, WV man noted that when he saw the homeless people in Charlotte, his heart melted and he knew he had to do something.

Kinder, along with family members, friends, and fellow employees made the trek down to the Queen City last night with a trailer full of sleeping bags, and 4 cars full of warm hearts.

“We really want to help people with the very basic need of staying warm, many of the people we helped last year would have frozen to death without somewhere warm to sleep.” Kinder commented in a recent Princeton news article.

Kinder’s new non-profit, Warm a Heart, Give a Bed, just became official last month. This year, the organization delivered over 1,500 sleeping bags to various towns and cities around West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

He’s hoping to spread even more warmth and love next year throughout the southeast.

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Police Now Searching Charlotte Area For Missing 16 Year Old Girl

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missing charlotte girl Aremy Naranjo MendezThe mother of a 16 year old girl recently filed a missing persons report after her daughter went missing over a month ago. Aremy Lizeth Naranjo Mendez was last seen around 2 a.m. on Nov. 15 at 515 Martha Ave., Gastonia, according to police.

The young girl is 5’0″ weighs 120 lbs, and has brown eyes and brown hair.

She has a scar on her left arm, wears a necklace with a cross and was last seen by her mother wearing black shoes with a white stripe.

If you have any information contact Gaston County Police Department at (704) 866-3320 or Private Investigator Tom McNamara at (980) 221-2277. Law Enforcement Case # 56377

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Charlotte Council To Vote On Ordinance Allowing Men To Use Women’s Bathrooms and Locker Rooms

Last year, the Charlotte City Council voted down a controversial new ordinance that was referred to as the “Bathroom Bill”.

Supporters of the bill say that the new ordinance will protect the rights of trans-gendered people, allowing them to use any public restroom without the fear of being harassed. Those who oppose the bill say that it puts girls in danger by making it easier for sexual predators to attack their victims.

Chad Severance-Turner via LGBT Chamber
Chad Severance-Turner via LGBT Chamber
One of the biggest supporters and founders of the bill is Charlotte’s LGBT Chamber president Chad Severance-Turner, who is actually a registered sex offender himself – he was convicted and served jail time for sexually assaulting a 15 year-old.

Before taking office, Charlotte’s new mayor promised Chad that she would do whatever it took to get the bill passed.

To make good on her promise, our new mayor hired an acting crew to stage a mock public forum earlier this month, then pushed the bathroom bill through the city counsel for a re-vote on February 22nd (Monday night).

If passed, the new law would allow men to use women’s restrooms , locker rooms, and shower facility (and vice-versa), solely based on their current “gender identity”.

Similar bills have passed in Toronto and Seattle, and both cities have already begun to see negative consequences.

A man in Seattle recently undressed in a women’s locker room, citing Seattle’s new law that allowed men to use women’s facilities based on their current gender identity;

The Toronoto Sun also reported that a man claiming to be transgender was arrested for sexually assaulting women in two local women’s shower facilities.

Tonight the Council votes, and currently at least 8 of the 11 members support the ordinance, as does the new mayor. Apple apparently told Mayor Roberts that the company will only expand into cities that have an LGBT non-discrimination ordinance.

charlotte bathroom ordinanceNorth Carolina State Representative Dan Bishop has already contended that the Charlotte City Council does not have the authority to pass this ordinance. He has promised to take action in Raleigh if the bill passes on Monday night.

A group of concerned parents in Charlotte have also started a movement called “Don’t Do It Charlotte“.

The movement is urging citizens to inform themselves about the new ordinance, and to sign a petition if they disagree with it.

So far, their petition has received over 14,500 signatures against the ordinance.

Don’t Do It Charlotte will also be organizing a rally on Monday night before the City Counsel meets.

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Charlotte Selected To Host The NBA All-Star Games – Drawing Thousands From Around The World

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september_open_house_mw_750x445charlotte all star weekendLast year, Charlotte agreed to spend $27.5 million to renovate the Time Warner Cable arena in an attempt to attract several national events. That decision is already paying off, as the city has now been officially selected to host the 2017 NBA All-Star Weekend.

The last time Charlotte hosted the All-Star crowd was back in 1991.

The NBA All-Star festivities will include the highly anticipated NBA All-Star Game, various skills competitions (a dunk contest and a 3-point shooting contest specifically), and several other games between NBA pros and rising stars from the Development League. There will also be a massive fan fest, to include music, celebrity appearances, games, and incredible food.

All-Star Weekends have consistently attracted tens of thousands of fans from around the world to each host city, and will undoubtedly prove to be an incredible boost to the local Charlotte economy.

For more information or for tickets to the games click here.

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Top 5 Things To Do This Weekend In Charlotte

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The weekend is almost here!

Here are the top 5 things to do this weekend in Charlotte;

#1 Toby Mac

Toby Mac has now sold over 11 million albums and won 11 Grammy awards and he’s about to perform at the Time Warner Cable Arena this Saturday, Feb. 20th.

For more information or tickets click here.

Here’s a sample from one of his recent shows;

#2 The Beach Boys

beach-boys-in-charlotteYes, those Beach Boys are coming to Charlotte! For the first time in decades, all of the band’s surviving members have reunited for one of their biggest tours ever.

This legendary group is not just going to “Do It Again” on the road. Beach Boys Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston, and David Marks also recently completed their recording sessions at Los Angeles’ famed Ocean Way Studios for That’s Why God Made The Radio – the legendary band’s 29th studio album.

They will be in Charlotte on Saturday evening (Feb. 20th) at the Ovens Auditorium – click here for more information or tickets.

#3 Science on the Rocks: Fire & Ice

science on the rocks uptown charlotteThis has to be one of Uptown Charlotte’s most unique events – an ‘adult-only’ night at Discovery Place.

The night will include tons of science demonstrations, including a giant Fire Tornado. There will also be liquid nitrogen ice cream, a dance challenge, spicy food challenge, and a dating game (perfect opportunity to find your true love if your single, or watch other people make fools out of themselves if you’re taken).

Click here to buy tickets or to find out more information.

#4 Trashy: A Story Slam

poetry slam at southendJoin the Charlotte Storytellers + The Crock for a night of live story telling. Trashy: A Story Slam will take place tomorrow at Atherton Mill and Market, 2104 South Boulevard.

You can get in free if you bring something compostable – leftovers from fruits and vegetables, bread, pasta, egg shells…check out the full list here. If you don’t want to bring waste, then $5 will also get you in.

There will be approximately 10-12 performers to at each slam and randomly select the performers through a lottery system

For more information you can visit the Facebook event here.

#5 Charlotte’s 4th Annual Banana Bar Crawl

banana bar crawl charlotte epicenterThis the largest annual gathering of people in banana costumes.

If you love dressing up like a banana – this is the event for you!

Tickets include; complimentary banana suit courtesy of Morris Costumes, Admission to 8 Uptown bars, & drink specials at all locations!

For more information or VIP tickets click here.

Bonus: Greg Lilley Live at Birdsong Brewery

Greg Lilley is a local favorite here in Charlotte, his music can be technically classified as ‘roots rock’ – you can check him out on Reverb Nation by clicking here.

The concert will be free at Birdsong Brewery on Friday, Feb. 19th, from 6-8pm, and they’ll have the Taco Green-Go food truck on hand for anyone who’s hungry.

This weekend in Charlotte, Groupon is also offering tons of discounts on;

North Carolina wine toursFerrari rentalshorse-back riding, golf lessons, and painting classes.

Hope everyone has an incredible weekend in the greatest city in the world!

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Panther’s Jared Allen Announces His Retirement In The Most Epic Way Possible

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12 year NFL veteran Jared Allen, who just had one of his best years with the Carolina Panthers has just ended his career – and he did it in style.

Allen was originally drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2004 and quickly became one of the NFL’s best pass rushers. After joining the Panthers earlier this year, he proved to be an incredibly valuable addition to one of the best defenses in the game.

He made the announcement via Twitter….on horseback…

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Here Are The 5 Cheapest Homes Currently For Sale in Charlotte

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All of the following homes are currently listed for sale by NC licensed Realtors on the Carolina MLS, they are all located in the city of Charlotte. Prices and features taken from the Carolina MLS.

Yes, you can buy a home for under $40k, or you can buy all 5!

#1 North-West Palace – Asking $39,900

cheapest homes in charlotte1This beauty is under 2 miles from Center City – this 3 bedroom ranch home is, without a doubt, one of the best deals in the history of the Queen City.

It features central air conditioning, gas-powered hot air, and a gravel-lined crawl space.

Original construction dates back to 1937, the same year that Leon Trotsky and his wife went to stay with Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo in Mexico.

Pets are allowed.

An abundance of mature trees in the back yard provide shade and fresh oxygen.

#2 West-Side Cottage – Asking $39,900

cheapest homes in charlotte2Are you in the market for something a little more ‘cottagish’? Well, this isn’t technically a cottage, but it kinda looks like one, right?

It also has 3 bedrooms and 1 bath, and features 924 sprawling square feet and wall-to-wall carpet.

It was built in 1941, back when Orson Welles’ first feature-length film, Citizen Kane, was released.

The water and sewage pipes connect directly to the city, so you won’t have to worry about any hand-pumps or outhouses.

#3 North-Side Brick Estate – Asking $35,000

cheapest homes in charlotte3Ever thought about buying a home for less than a car? Given that many sellers in Charlotte have been known to take less than asking price for house sales, this might even cost less than a used car.

A stone’s throw from both the i85 and i77 on-ramps, this beauty couldn’t be any more convenient. It sits about 1 1/2 miles from Uptown and about 10 miles from Lake Norman – luxury living at it’s finest.

The home was built in 1962, the same year that David Bowie was punched in the eye over a girl at the age of 15, doctors had to perform surgery so he would not go blind, his right pupil was made permanently larger than his left as a result of the surgery.

The refrigerator has a state-of-the-art ice maker connection. It has 708 square feet w/ 2 bedrooms and at least 1 bathroom.

#4 West-Side Retreat – Asking $30,000

cheapest homes in charlotte4This Charlotte home has a tax value of $72,800, 1,264 square feet, and 3 bedrooms with 1 bath.

You’ll also get a monstrous .19 acres of potentially gold-rich dirt!

It was built in 1933, the year Wiley Post became the first person to fly around the world alone, the year that Adolf Hitler became the Chancellor of Germany, and the same year that Franklin D. Roosevelt became the 32nd president of the United States.

The best part about this home is that it is within walking distance to Uptown Charlotte, well, as long as you don’t mind walking a mile.

#5 Carolina Golf Club Home – Asking $29,900

cheapest homes in charlotte5This sprawling 2 bed 1 bath home has 620 square feet of living goodness.

The massive .30 acre lot backs directly up to the Carolina Golf Club, so in your spare time, you can search for golf balls in your back yard.

 

This Charlotte house was built in 1950, the same year that Stevie Wonder was born

The floors glisten with rich vinyl in the kitchen and bathroom, and the living room and bedrooms feature lush wall-to-wall carpet.

If you’d like to see the inside of these homes, or submit an offer – Evergreen Real Estate wants to help!

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    Charlotte Was Ranked One Of The Best Places To Live In America by US News & World Report

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    Charlotte ranked as best city in americaThe Queen City is officially one of the top 20 cities to live in the USA, according to the U.S. News & World Report. Our official rank was #15, beating out Atlanta at #61, Tampa at #42, Honolulu at #26, Nashville at #22, and even Charleston at #19.

    The publication analysed the top 100 most populous cities in America, by comparing each one’s quality of life, value, job market, desirability and net migration. Charlotte achieved an overall score of 6.9 out of 10 (the #1 city on the list, Denver, only scored a 7.8).

    The came to the total score for each city by weighting each category as follows:

    Job Market Index – 20 percent
    Value Index – 25 percent
    Quality of Life Index – 30 percent
    Desirability Index – 15 percent
    Net Migration – 10 percent

    The report comments that, “Charlotte has become a place filled with new restaurants to try and events that attract people from all over. It’s a standalone destination city now, no longer living in the shadow of Atlanta or Charleston, South Carolina.”

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    Massive New $50 Million Development Being Built on Greensboro’s New Greenway

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    new greensboro north carolina developmentA key area of Greensboro’s Midtown is now getting a major face-lift via a new $50 million mixed-use development.

    Last summer, developer Marty Kotis announced a new retail and restaurant phase that he would build onto his Red Cinemas property at 1305 Battleground Ave. – that plan has now drastically grown.

    The new $50 million plan will include an additional nine-story high-density residential tower, a hotel, as well as a new integrated greenway, to make it a true connective center for Greensboro’s rejuvenated Midtown.

    His bold plan is to build a dense mix of residential, retail, and restaurants in a city that typically builds out each of those uses with expansive surface parking.

    Downtown Greensboro has historically been the only exception to this rule, where space is at a premium, and parking decks are not an option. Kotis’ new development will buck this trend by building one of the biggest parking decks outside of the downtown district.

    Kotis is now planning on breaking ground later this year.

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