ABOUT CHARLOTTE NC
Welcome to Charlotte – Your New Home Awaits!
If you're thinking about making Charlotte, North Carolina, your next home, you're in for something truly special. Few places in the country feel as welcoming and full of life as the Queen City. With its beautiful tree-lined streets, friendly neighborhoods, and that perfect Southern charm mixed with big-city energy, Charlotte is the kind of place where families thrive, friends gather, and everyone feels right at home.
People are noticing—and they're moving here in droves! Charlotte's city population is approaching 978,000 (with projections putting it over that milestone soon), while the broader metro region exceeds 2.4 million residents. On average, about 157 new people join our community every single day, drawn by the warmth, opportunities, and quality of life that make this area so special. It's one of the fastest-growing major cities in the U.S., and it's easy to see why.
Charlotte offers the best of both worlds: a vibrant downtown buzzing with restaurants, breweries, parks, and events, plus peaceful suburbs and family-friendly spots just minutes away. The weather is mild year-round—think beautiful springs and falls with colorful leaves, warm summers for outdoor fun, and winters that are gentle enough to enjoy without the deep freeze. Our diverse communities celebrate everyone, from young professionals building careers to families raising kids in top-rated schools and neighborhoods.
Whether you're drawn to the endless green spaces (like Freedom Park or the U.S. National Whitewater Center), the incredible food scene (from Southern classics to global flavors), the strong sense of community, or simply the feeling that people here genuinely look out for one another—Charlotte wraps you in that "welcome home" hug.
We know moving to a big, growing city can feel exciting (and a little overwhelming), but the truth is, it's a place that makes room for everyone. The friendly faces, the sense of possibility, and the everyday joys—like weekend farmers' markets, easy access to the mountains or beach, and neighbors who become friends—make it feel like the perfect spot to plant roots.
If you're ready to discover why so many call Charlotte home (and why they stay), you're already on the right path. We can't wait for you to experience all the warmth and wonder this incredible city has to offer!

Area Schools
Stanly County Schools- Administration information, board policy, calendars, curriculum, directory, links, online news, reference, sports information, online workshop registration
Cabarrus County Schools- District information including school calendar and job listings
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools- Comprehensive information on the system, including departments, employment, individual schools, and bulletin board. Includes Spanish translation.
Gaston County Schools- Features information on schools, school board and programs.
Iredell-Statesville Schools- Complete information about the K-12 public schools in Iredell County, North Carolina, located 50 minutes north of Charlotte
Lincoln County Schools- Includes mission, school calendar, departments, school board policy manual, and pages for individual schools.
Union County Public Schools- Information about Union County Public Schools
City Guides
Charlotte Real Estate News
Economy Continues to Fuel Worries- Every homeowner is worried about their home values, thankfully, Charlotte’s market is keeping it’s value, despite record losses across the country.
Magazines
Business Journal of Charlotte- Your best source for up to date local Charlotte business news and resources
Charlotte - The City Magazine- All about Charlotte - Where to eat, the latest, sports line, current cultural events - features focusing on the news and personalities of the moment
Newspapers
Charlotte Observer- The in-depth news site for the county and metro areas
Professional Sports Teams
Charlotte Knights- Official home of the MiLB Charlotte Knights
Carolina Panthers- Official team site of the NFL Carolina Panthers
Charlotte Hornets- The Official home of the NBA Charlotte Hornets
Radio
95.1 Kiss FM - Live Radio Station
WBT- Radio Home of the Panthers
WFAE - (NPR)
TV
WTVI (PBS) Charlotte- Community. Television
NBC6 WCNC- Carolinas’ News Channel
WBTV (CBS)- On Your Side
WCCB (FOX)- FOX Charlotte
WSOC (ABC)- Eyewitness News

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