You know it’s coming. The most vexing question posed by visiting out-of-town guests: “Why does Charlotte refer to its downtown as … Uptown?” I asked several notable Charlotteans what they thought.

Charlotte's central business district is uniquely called 'uptown,' not 'downtown.' The name 'uptown' reflects the area's historic elevation and 1974 city branding move. Trade and Tryon crossroads mark ...

An August 1965 report in the Charlotte Observer — “This Could Be Charlotte’s Center in The Future” — was the first glimpse Charlotteans got at an ambitious new plan for revitalizing uptown, then still ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- After more than five years of political angst, Charlotte is ready to take the wrapper off a $265 million downtown arena that will be home to the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats. And the ...

CHARLOTTE, Mich (WLNS)- Small business Saturday may have passed but the community of charlotte is hoping to inspire people to shop local, all season long with a holiday gift guide. “Small business, ...

Listener Jeff Moen moved to Charlotte about three years ago, and has never really figured out this one quirk of his new hometown. While nearly every city in the nation calls its central business ...

Charlotte is the only major city in the U.S. where its central district is referred to as “uptown.” Alex Slitz FILE PHOTO Most cities have an area called downtown where businesses and retail are ...

Listener Jeff Moen moved to Charlotte about three years ago, and has never really figured out this one quirk of his new hometown. While nearly every city in the nation calls its central business ...