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Airports - Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- CLT 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 359-4013
Animal License - Newcomers have 30 days
after establishing residency to get licenses for their dogs and cats.
Licenses are available from the Animal Control Bureau located at 8315
Bynum Ave, or call (704) 336-3786.
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Building Permits - If you're planning on doing a little
remodeling, and aren't sure whether or not you need a permit, call (704)
336-2831 first.
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Child Care - Child Care Resources, Inc. offers free
assistance in finding and selecting child care to meet your family's
specific needs. Call (704) 348-2181 for referrals to the accredited
child care centers located near your home or employer. Network with
other Charlotte area Moms with a free membership to Charlotte Mommies
for access to informative articles, crafts, message boards, play groups,
recipes, mothers night out, and other special events.
Churches and Places of Worship - Charlotte
has over 700 churches located within the city. Neighborhood churches
provide a variety of opportunities to their members, from daycare and
youth education to groups for singles, young adults, parents and seniors.
The Clergy Association of Charlotte-Mecklenburg can
provide information about churches in your area. You may also want to
contact one of the denominational headquarters listed below.
The Clergy Association of Charlotte-Mecklenburg
6904 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd.
Mint Hill, NC 28212
(704) 376-7782
Denominational Headquarters
Advent Christian - (704) 545-6161
AME Zion - (704) 332-7600
Baptist - (704) 375-1197
Catholic - (704) 370-6299
Christian & Missionary Alliance - (704) 543-0470
Church of God - (704) 394-6333
Church of the Nazarene - (704) 537-8801
Church of Religious Science - (704) 531-7993
Episcopal - (704) 333-0387 or (704) 332-4171
Greek Orthodox - (704) 334-4771
Islamic Center of Charlotte - (704) 537-9399
Jewish - (704) 366-5007
Lutheran - (704) 372-7317
Moravian - (704) 334-1381
Presbyterian - (704) 535-9999
Salvation Army - (704) 334-4731
Seventh Day Adventist - (704) 596-3200
Unitarian - (704) 366-8623
United Methodist - (704) 535-2260Ê
Cost of Living - Calculate the cost of living in Charlotte
compared to where you're living now. Overall housing values in the Mecklenburg
County have risen with the area's steady growth. As of September 2007,
the average price for a home in Mecklenburg County was $217,000.
Crime Analysis - Call (704) 336-4043 to get the crime
rate for specific areas or streets in the Charlotte area, or check the
NC Sex Offenders Registry or Crime Information , and put in the ZIP
Code of the area you want to search (Last Name is NOT required) .
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Drivers License - Newcomers have 30 days after establishing
residency to get their NC Drivers License.
Drivers License Offices
6016 Brookshire Blvd - (704) 392-3266
Hwy 29 North - (704) 547-5787
201 W. Arrowood Rd - (704) 527-2562
License Plate Offices
6016 Brookshire Blvd - (704) 399-8306
6058 E. Independence Blvd, and Hwy 495 - (704) 455-9517
4200 South Blvd - (704) 525-3832
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Charlotte NC Employers - Charlotte offers a productive
work force for companies concerned about the quality of their products
or services.
The number of firms locating in Charlotte during the last
ten years is evidence of the quality of Charlotte's work force. Presently,
nearly 300 of the nation's largest industrial and service corporations
listed by Fortune magazine have facilities in Mecklenburg County. A
quality work force attracts quality corporate citizens.
Top 25 Employer Listings by Number of Employees
Wachovia Corp.*
Carolinas HealthCare System*
Bank of America Corp.*
Duke Energy Corp.*
Delhaize America Inc./Food Lion LLC
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Ruddick Corp.*
U.S. Airways Group Inc.
Springs Industries Inc.
Winn-Dixie Charlotte Inc.
Presbyterian Healthcare/Novant Health Inc.*
Freightliner, LLC
Fieldcrest Cannon
Northeast Medical Center
Bi-Lo LLC.
Corning Cable Systems
BellSouth Corp.
Phillip Morris USA
CaroMont Health
Belk Inc.*
Compass Group North America*
CommScope Inc.
Solectron Technology Inc.
Continental Tire North America*
International Business Machines Corp.
*Headquartered in Mecklenburg County
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Fire Districts - To find out which fire department
services your neighborhood, and to determine your homeowner insurance
rating, call (704) 336-2441.
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Government - The city of Charlotte and Mecklenburg
County govern independently. If you're unsure which government agency
would handle your question, call (704) 366-7600.
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Healthcare - No matter where you live, you'll find
high-quality healthcare facilities nearby that offer everything from
primary to emergency care.
Charlotte Area Healthcare Facilities:
Carolinas Medical Center - (704) 355-2000 / (704) 355-4084
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center - (704) 663-1113 / (704) 662-3755
Mercy Hospital - (704) 379-5000 / (704) 379-6045
Mercy Hospital South - (704) 543-2000 / (704) 379-6045
NorthEast Medical Center - (704) 783-3000 / (704) 783-1231
Presbyterian Hospital - (704) 384-4001 / (704) 384-4295
Presbyterian Hospital Matthews - (704) 384-6370 / (704) 384-6515
University Hospital - (704) 568-6000 / (704) 355-4084
Healthcare Referral Services:
CareConnection - (704) 384-4111
Charlotte Dental Society - (704) 376-0847
Mecklenburg County Medical Society - (704) 376-3688
United Way Hotline - (704) 377-1100
History - Although settled by the Scotch Irish in the
1740s, the Charlotte area also felt the strong influence of German colonists
who came south about the same time. In fact, the city owes its name
to German born Queen Charlotte, wife of England's King George III, and
the county to her birthplace of Mecklenburg. That's also why Charlotte
is referred to as the "Queen City" and why the new NationsBank
building has a crown architecturally incorporated in its design.
From its modest beginnings as a small village, Charlotte
abruptly attained city status with America's first discovery of gold
in 1799. It was also the first small step in establishing the city as
a financial center. Charlotte quickly became the gold mining capital
of the country until the California Gold Rush fifty years later. It
was about that time that the cotton industry moved south from New England.
By 1903, the Charlotte area was clearly defined as a textile leader.
But the real driving force propelling business activities
was the arrival of the railroad. Today, Charlotte is a major distribution
hub and is at the center of the largest consolidated rail system in
the U.S.
Charlotte is the center of the nation's fifth largest
urban region. Charlotte, with a population of 520,317, is the largest
city within the region. Of the major distribution centers in the southeast,
Charlotte and Atlanta have the most people living within a 100-mile
radius.
As a result, Charlotte has emerged in this new millennium
as a financial, distribution and transportation center for the entire
urban region. In addition, Charlotte has developed into a major wholesale
center with the highest per capita sales in the United States.
Hotels - Make your reservations with one of our Hotel
Partners to visit the Charlotte area.
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International Resources - International House at (704)
333-8099 provides Charlotte's international residents with available
services that meet the needs of our diverse cultural community.
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Jobs - The City of Charlotte maintains a telephone
job line at (704) 336-3968 with updated information on openings in the
City Government. The Main Library at (704) 336-2725, the JobLink Career
Center , and the Charlotte NC Observer CareerPath also have information
on job openings in the Charlotte area.
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King George III - In 1768, Charlotte was named in honor
of the wife of King George III of England, Queen Charlotte from Mecklenburg-Strelitz,
Germany. But on May 20, 1775, Thomas Polk declared Mecklenburg free
from English rule with the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence.
Cornwallis later condemned Mecklenburg County as a "Hornets' Nest"
of anti-British hostility.
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Libraries - Get complete information on the Mecklenburg
County Library network website or call the Main Library at (704) 336-2725.
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Medical Care - The Mecklenburg Medical Society at (704)
376-3688 can refer you to member physicians who are taking new patients.
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Neighborhood Watch - The surest way to deter neighborhood
crime is an ongoing Neighborhood Watch program. Call (704) 336-2310
to start one in your neighborhood.
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Old Settlers' Cemetery - Owned by the city from the
1700's and located behind the First Presbyterian Church at 5th St. and
Poplar, Old Settlers Cemetery is the resting place of our early settlers
including Revolutionary War hero Thomas Polk, and many Civil War veterans.
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Population (1999 - 2000)
Date
Charlotte Mecklenburg County
Greater Charlotte - MSA
1999 512,628
644,338
1,399,126
2000 520,317
661,091
1,429,906
U.S. Population Rank is 25 for the City of Charlotte and 41 for MSA.
Source: Census Bureau
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Queen City - Named for Queen Charlotte in 1768, the
economic history of the Queen City was founded in textiles, transportation,
and commerce, symbolically represented by three of the four sculptures
at "The Square", the intersection of Trade and Tryon in the
center city. The fourth sculpture represents The Future. Charlotte also
ranks as the nation's 2nd largest banking center and 6th largest wholesale
trade center.
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Relocation - Call Carolina Buyer's Agent at (704) 366-0542
or (800) 304-9266 to get the services of a Exclusive Buyer's Agent or
a rental specialist who can help you locate the neighborhood or apartment
community that matches your lifestyle. Make your reservations with one
of our Hotel Partners to visit the Charlotte area. And finally, change
your address with the USPS at MoversGuide.
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Schools - Visit NC ABC's Report to compare ABC End-of-Grade
student test scores for Charlotte area Elementary, Middle and High schools.
For an information packet on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools, call
their Public Information Center at (980) 343-3000. Call Pupil Assignment
at (980) 343-5335 with your address or visit Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
to confirm what school your children will attend. Private School Information
is available from the Division of Non-Public School Information or by
calling (919) 733-4276. Call (919) 715-1730 for information on Charter
Schools. For an information packet on the Mecklenburg Area Catholic
School System, call 704-370-3273. Visit SC Schools for York County School
information.
Charlotte area Colleges and Universities offer
traditional, non-traditional, and continuing education programs.
Charlotte Area Colleges and Universities:
Barber-Scotia College - (704) 789-2900
Belmont Abbey College - (704) 825-6700
Central Piedmont Community College - (704) 330-2722
Davidson College - (704) 892-2000
Gaston College - (704) 922-6200
Johnson C. Smith University - (704) 378-1000
Pfeiffer University - (704) 521-9119
Queens College - (704) 332-7121
UNC-Charlotte - (704) 687-2000
Wingate - (704) 233-8000
Winthrop - (803)323-2221
Senior Resources - Call Ageline at (704) 522-8899 for
free referral services for older adults. For information about recreation,
health and wellness programs, and employment opportunities for seniors,
call Senior Services at (704) 522-6222. SeniorOutlook.com and Retirenet.com
provide information on a wide range of retirement communities in the
Charlotte area. Centralina Area Agency on Aging publishes a Consumer's
Guide to Housing and Long-Term Care - (704) 348-2715 or (800) 508-5777.
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Taxes - Get up-to-date Charlotte-Mecklenburg or York
County area property tax information. An additional Municipal Service
Districts tax applies to residents who live in the center city and own
real property. Call (704) 336-6879 for the property tax rates outside
Charlotte city limits. For more information contact the City-County
Tax Office - (704) 336-4600.
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Utilities
Charlotte
Electricity: Duke Energy - (800) 777-9898
Water/Sewer/Trash: City of Charlotte - (704) 336-7600
Gas: Piedmont Natural Gas - (704) 525-3882
Phone: BellSouth - (888) 757-6500
Cable: Time Warner Cable - (704) 377-9600
Concord
Electricity: City of Concord - (704) 786-6161
Water/Sewer: City of Concord - (704) 786-6161
Gas: Public Service Co. of North Carolina - 1-877-776-2427
Phone: Windstream - (704) 847-9055
Trash: City of Concord - (704) 786-0370
Cable: Time Warner - (704) 377-9600
Cornelius
Electricity: ElectriCities (east of I77) - (704) 948-0550 or
Duke Energy (west of I77) - (800) 777-9898 or EnergyUnited - (704) 892-0278
Water/Sewer: Town of Cornelius - 704-336-2564
Gas: Public Service Co. of North Carolina - 1-877-776-2427 or Piedmont
Natural Gas - (704) 525-3882
Phone: BellSouth - (888) 757-6500
Trash: Waste Management - 1-800-927-8362
Cable: Adelphia Cable 888-683-1000
Davidson
Electricity: Duke Energy - (800) 777-9898
Water/Sewer: City of Charlotte - (704) 336-7600
Gas: Public Service Co. of North Carolina - 1-877-776-2427
Phone: BellSouth - (888) 757-6500
Trash: Chambers Container Company - (704) 596-6930
Cable: Adelphia Cable 888-683-1000
Huntersville
Electricity: ElectriCities (east of I77) - (704) 948-0550 or
Duke Energy (west of I77) - (800) 777-9898 or EnergyUnited - (704) 892-0278
Water/Sewer: City of Charlotte - (704) 336-7600
Gas: Piedmont Natural Gas - (704) 525-3882
Phone: BellSouth - (888) 757-6500
Trash: Town of Huntersville - 704-875-6541
Cable: Time Warner - (704) 377-9600 or Adelphia Cable 888-683-1000
Indian Trail, Stallings
Electricity: Duke Energy - (800) 777-9898
Water/Sewer: Union County Public Works - (704) 296-4210
Gas: Piedmont Natural Gas - (704) 525-3882
Phone: Windstream - (704) 847-9055
Trash: ABCO Rubbish Removal and Demolition - (704) 756-8651
Cable: Time Warner Cable - (704) 377-9600
Lake Wylie
Electricity: Duke Energy - (800) 777-9898
Water/Sewer: Carolina Water & Sewer - (704)-525-7990
Gas: York Natural Gas Authority - (803) 222-7218
Phone: BellSouth - (888) 757-6500
Trash: Harris Waste Management Group - (803) 831-5442
Cable: Time Warner Cable - (704) 377-9600
Matthews
Electricity: Duke Energy - (800) 777-9898 or Union Electric - (704)
289-3145
Water/Sewer: City of Charlotte - (704) 336-7600
Gas: Piedmont Natural Gas - (704) 525-3882
Phone: Windstream - (704) 847-9055
Trash: Action Garbage Service - (704) 821-7578
Cable: Time Warner Cable - (704) 377-9600
Mint Hill
Electricity: Duke Energy - (800) 777-9898 or Union Electric - (704)
289-3145
Water/Sewer: City of Charlotte - (704) 336-7600
Gas: Piedmont Natural Gas - (704) 525-3882
Phone: BellSouth - (888) 757-6500
Trash: Residential Collection Service - (704) 376-9359
Cable: Time Warner Cable - (704) 377-9600
Mooresville
Electricity: Duke Energy - (800) 777-9898
Water: Town of Mooresville - (704) 663-3800
Gas: Public Service Co. of North Carolina - 1-877-776-2427
Phone: Windstream - (704) 847-9055
Trash: Town of Mooresville - (704) 664-4278
Cable: Time Warner Cable - (704) 377-9600
Monroe
Electricity: City of Monroe - (704) 282-4609
Water: City of Monroe - (704) 282-4609
Gas: City of Monroe - (704) 282-4609
Phone: Verizon - (800) 483-4000
Trash: Trinity Waste Systems (704) 291-7872 - (704) 394-1353
Cable: Time Warner Cable - (704) 377-9600
Mount Holly
Electricity: Duke Energy - (800) 777-9898
Water: City of Mount Holly - (704) 827-3931
Gas: PSNC - (877) 776-2427
Phone: BellSouth - (888) 757-6500
Trash: City of Mount Holly - (704) 827-3931
Cable: Time Warner Cable - (877) 566-4892
Pineville
Electricity: Town of Pineville - (704) 889-2291
Water/Sewer: City of Charlotte - (704) 336-7600
Gas: Piedmont Natural Gas - (704) 525-3882
Phone: Town of Pineville - (704) 889-2001 or BellSouth - (888) 757-6500
Trash: BFI of Charlotte - (704) 394-1353
Cable: Time Warner Cable - (704) 377-9600
Waxhaw
Electricity: Duke Energy - (800) 777-9898 or Union Electric - (704)
289-3145
Water/Sewer: Union County Public Works - (704) 296-4210
Gas: Piedmont Natural Gas - (704) 525-3882
Phone: Windstream - (704) 847-9055
Trash: Action Garbage - (704) 821-7578
Cable: Time Warner Cable - (704) 377-9600
Weddington
Electricity: Duke Energy - (800) 777-9898 or Union Electric - (704)
289-3145
Water/Sewer: Union County Public Works - (704) 296-4210
Gas: Piedmont Natural Gas - (704) 525-3882
Phone: Windstream - (704) 847-9055
Trash: Action Garbage - (704) 821-7578
Cable: Time Warner Cable - (704) 377-9600
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Voter Registration - To register, you must be 18 years old, and a resident
of NC for 30 days before an election. Register at the Mecklenburg County
Board of Elections, 741 Kenilworth Ave, (704) 336-2133, or any branch
of the public library.
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Weather - The average year-around temperature is 62 degrees with average
summer highs in the mid-80's and average winter highs in the low 50's.
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