Read more: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/sports-legends/article265071064.html
Davis Love III talks with the Charlotte Observer’s Scott Fowler about former NBA star Michael Jordan’s start in golf.
By Jeff Siner / The Charlotte Observer
More from The Charlotte Observer:
Subscribe:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/theobserver
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecharlotteobserver
Website: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/
Digital news subscription:
Charlotte North Carolina
|
Charlotte North Carolina
Charlotte North Carolina is located in the Piedmont region of the eastern United States. It was once home to the Catawba Indian Tribe, but was eventually settled by Scots-Irish and German settlers. It was incorporated in 1768, two years before the American Revolution, and became one of the first cities to declare independence from British rule. In the 18th century, a gold rush in the area led to the development of the city. Cotton, tobacco, and the railroad through Charlotte added to the area’s population. During World War II, a military base known as Camp Green contributed to the city’s growth. Today, Charlotte is one of the most populous cities in the state.
Charlotte has a diverse population that includes many different racial and religious groups. It has historically been a leading textile and manufacturing center in the South, but today it is a cosmopolitan metropolis with a diverse economy. It is home to world-renowned evangelist Billy Graham, and has 700 places of worship, most of which are Protestant and Methodist. In addition, the city has a large Jewish and Catholic population, and is home to five mosques.
The economy is booming in Charlotte, NC, and many companies have relocated their headquarters here. As a result, the city’s job market has grown rapidly. However, the median home value is lower than the national average. The median home value in Charlotte is about 190,000, compared to 211,000 in the rest of the United States. However, home prices in the city have increased dramatically over the last decade.