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Origin: Nicknamed the Queen City, Charlotte and its resident county are named for Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, a German princess and the queen consort of British King George III during the time of the city's founding.
In alignment with regional partners, Charlotte Water will implement Voluntary Water Restrictions (Low Inflow Protocol Stage 1) beginning Monday, , due to ongoing dry conditions.
The City of Charlotte Planning, Design & Development Department is pleased to announce the release of the 14 Draft Community Area Plans, a pivotal component in implementing the Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
The acquisition included the purchase of a 22-mile rail corridor of the Norfolk Southern O-Line from Charlotte north to Mecklenburg County line and approximately 1.6 acres adjacent to Charlotte Gateway Station for a Red Line station and station tracks.
Siemens Energy has announced it will further expand its operations in Charlotte as part of a $421 million expansion across North Carolina, creating 500 new jobs statewide.
The Charlotte City Council has adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Budget and FY 2026 – 2030 Capital Investment Plan. The fiscal year will begin on .