Why do natives refer to downtown Charlotte, North Carolina as “uptown”? It’s the only major city in the nation to do that. A local historian told us why.

Why do natives refer to downtown Charlotte, North Carolina as “uptown”? It’s the only major city in the nation to do that. A local historian told us why.

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, colorful and Instagrammable hotel is ready to prove that. The ...

Charlotte is the only major city in the U.S. where its central district is referred to as “uptown.” Here’s why.

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, colorful and Instagrammable hotel is ready to prove that. The ...

Futbol fans gathered in Uptown Charlotte on Tuesday afternoon at the FIFA World Cup match at the Bank of America Stadium where Benfica finished top of Group C at the Club World Cup after beating ...

Derrick Johnson, far left, the president and CEO of the NAACP, announced during a press conference Monday, June 16, 2025, ...

Uptown gained a new landmark on Wednesday as the final construction fences came down around the recently completed McColl Park. Why it matters: The transformed park replaces a long-neglected plaza and ...