On the latest episode of Processing Blue, Langston Wertz Jr. and Mike Kaye look ahead to the Week 1 showdown between the Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons, discuss expectations for Bryce Young’s rookie season and more.

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The Best Places to Live in Charlotte North Carolina

Events, Life, Sports, Weather, News

Ranked as one of the best places to live in America, Charlotte offers a myriad of exceptional qualities. From its top-tier healthcare to booming job market, the Queen City is truly a great place to be.

A popular destination for families, Charlotte has a variety of neighborhoods that fit all lifestyles. From suburban enclaves to urban downtown, you’re sure to find the perfect neighborhood that suits your needs.

The finance sector is a major driver of the Charlotte economy with companies like Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Duke Energy headquartered in the area. It’s also home to college students from schools such as UNC-Charlotte, Davidson College, and Queens University.

Sports are a way of life in Charlotte with the city’s teams competing at every level of the American football leagues, basketball association and NASCAR. Packed stadiums, courts and fields are a regular sight as fans show their support for the local stars.

The city’s art culture is flourishing as well with venues such as the Levine Museum of the New South exploring post–Civil War history in the region and Discovery Place Science offering hands-on interactive learning. A huge draw is the NASCAR Hall of Fame with racing simulators and other exhibits. The Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden also hosts Holidays at the Garden with over a million lights and festive activities.