Big-name tennis is coming to Spectrum Center.
Naomi Osaka, Amanda Anisimova, Frances Tiafoe and Learner Tien are slated for the Charlotte Invitational on December 11 at 7 PM.
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Five Charlotte things I’d actually do this weekend.
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On Joel’s radar · Updated Nov. 4
3 Charlotte updates worth knowing right now.
Fresh developments and things coming up around the Queen City. I update these as news changes.
A major redevelopment is approved in South Charlotte.
Charlotte approved a 366-unit apartment and townhome redevelopment at Carmel Commons Boulevard. Demolition is planned for early 2027.
See the development update →The Hornets host Boston for an NBA Cup game.
Charlotte faces the Celtics at Spectrum Center on Friday, November 6 at 7 PM in Emirates NBA Cup play.
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