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Charlotte, nicknamed the "Queen City," is not only the largest city in North Carolina, it is also the fifth fastest growing city in the United States.
Charlotte has become a major U.S. financial center and is home to eight Fortune 500 Companies|fortune 500 companies. Bank of America, Family Dollar, Goodrich Corporation and Wachovia are just some examples of companies whose headquarters are in Charlotte.
Sports are pretty popular in Charlotte, home to NFL's Carolina Panthers and the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats, it is also the future site of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, which is set to open in 2009.
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- Country: United States
- State: North Carolina
- County: Mecklenburg County
- Mayor: Patrick L. McCrory
- City population: 671,588 (July 2007) City-Data.com: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Founded: 1768 superpages.com: Charlotte Overview
- Currency: U.S. Dollar
- Area codes: 704, 980 City-Data.com: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Time zone: Eastern Standard Time
- Nicknames: "The Queen City" and "The Hornet's Nest"
- Land Area: 242.3 Square miles City-Data.com: Charlotte, North Carolina
- This is the largest city in the state of North Carolina
- The city is named after the wife of British King George III CityTownInfocom: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Charlotte was awarded the "Best Place to Live in America" in 2008, according to Relocate-America.com's annual list. Yahoo! Finance: Charlotte Named Best Place to Live (May 16, 2008)
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Had a few beers with Chuck (charlotte) dunno what I would do with out her, since my friends are flakes.
@lakeshoretony | July 10, 2009 04:00 AM -
work tomorrow :( downtown charlotte with andrew :D then bruno and i love you beth cooper!!! ah! tomorrow will be swell :D
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so we arrived in charlotte, nc.it is 12 am.we sleep til 4:30 am. then go to the airport.fun huh?night!! oh and thanks for 12,000 followers!!
@juicystar007 | July 10, 2009 03:59 AM -
@prominencepr that quote abt the queen is good! thanks. hey u moving to charlotte. i do agree..ATL can be phony boogie,cliqueish,groupieish,
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"Ich Habe Schwein Gehabt--- I have had pig." Thank you, Charlotte.
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View All Charlotte Questions (25) | Ask a QuestionAbout the Charlottes Web(Book) 1.Which characters managed to save Wilbur? How? (1 Answer)It's been a while since I read it, but: 1. Mostly Charlotte saved Wilbur, by weaving nice descriptions of him into her webs ("some pig" for example). Also the farmer ... read moreWhich member of Good Charlotte is your favorite? (2 Answers)The guitarist Billy Martin seems pretty laid back and down-to-earth...and he does some of the songwriting here and there which is cool. The Madden brothers do most of the songwriting, ... read moreWhos the best plumber in Charlotte, NC? (1 Answer)Ammons Plumbing, Inc. (704) 531-7667 7110 Brighton Park Dr Ste 400 Pmb 363 Charlotte, NC 28227-7998 Original Business Start Date: January 2002 Principal: Mr. Scott Ammons, President This organization is ... read more
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Charlotte Vacation
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Charlotte's Web (Widescreen Edition) - $14.98
The classic story of loyalty, trust, and sacrifice comes to life in this live-action adaptation. Fern (Dakota Fanning) is one of only two living beings who sees that Wilbur is a special animal as she raises him, the runt of the litter, into...
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Best Seller! Winner of the Canadian Juno Award, Parents' Choice Classic Award and American Library Association Award. A Canadian Gold Record with 4 Hugs a Day, Octopus(Slippery Fish), I am a Pizza, I Wanna Be a Dog and Looking for Dracula.
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The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle (rpkg) - $5.99
The Seahawk looms against a darkening sky, black and sinister. Manned by an angry, motley crew at the mercy of a ruthless captain, the rat-infested ship reeks of squalor, despair ... and mutiny! It is no place for the lone passenger, thirte...
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Good Morning Revival - $18.98
Their multiple piercings, shaved heads, and abundant tattoos have them labeled a punk band, but on their fourth album, Good Charlotte--led by twin brothers Joel (lead vocals) and Benji (lead guitar) Madden--fall much more under the umbrella...
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Charlotte's Web - $8.99
Beloved by generations, Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little are two of the most cherished stories of all time. Now, for the first time ever, these treasured classics are available in lavish new collectors' editions. In addition ...
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Charlotte Sports Teams
- The Mahalo Guide to Charlotte Bobcats
- ECHL: Charlotte Checkers
- MiLB: Charlotte Knights
- Soccer: Charlotte Eagles
- Charlotte University: Charlotte 49ers
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