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The duo behind Charlotte's most relatable comedy videos

From I-77 toll lanes to airport confusion, their sketches tap into everyday Charlotte frustrations.

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Two Charlotte comedians are turning the city&#x27;s pain points into laughs. Why it matters: Comedians Alex King and Sean Kett roast Charlotte out of love, the same way you&#x27;re allowed to pick on your siblings. But there will be hell to pay if someone from <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Atlanta" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/05/26/charlotte-growth-population-1-million" data-vars-content-id="c484d6ee-3b4f-4360-9b41-23c1ce904186" data-vars-headline="The duo behind Charlotte&#x27;s most relatable comedy videos" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/05/26/charlotte-growth-population-1-million" target="_self">Atlanta</a> or Raleigh talks smack about Charlotte.

Comedian Matt Rife returns to Charlotte with jokes about the city

The comedian returns to Spectrum Center this June and he has a few jokes to share about Charlotte traffic, sports fans and dating.

Comedian Matt Rife loves Charlotte, but that didn&#x27;t stop him from finding a few things to joke about ahead of his upcoming show this summer.Why it matters: Rife credits Charlotte&#x27;s Comedy Zone as one of the first clubs to give him a shot, and says the city has remained one of his favorite stops ever since.

Charlotte's food scene has the same identity problem as Charlotte

Charlotte's food scene has the same identity problem as Charlotte.

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Charlotte, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="once" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/06/27/best-restaurants-charlotte-2025" data-vars-content-id="0e0eacee-48a0-4799-b568-f25cd5a602ba" data-vars-headline="Charlotte&#x27;s food scene has the same identity problem as Charlotte" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/06/27/best-restaurants-charlotte-2025" target="_self">once</a> known for steakhouses and company-credit-card dinners, is chasing recognition for its evolving food scene, investing millions in exposure through &quot;Top Chef&quot; and Michelin.Why it matters: There are some criteria for building a food-city reputation that money can&#x27;t buy. Few people can succinctly describe Charlotte&#x27;s culinary identity. The debate sounds awfully familiar.

Hot Homes: 4 houses for sale in Charlotte ranging from $440K to $1.4M

These homes pair private backyards and green spaces with easy access to some of Charlotte's best dining, nightlife and entertainment.

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These homes pair private backyards and green spaces with easy access to some of Charlotte&#x27;s best dining, nightlife and entertainment.

Hot homes: 5 houses for sale in Charlotte ranging from $289K to $895K

New listings in neighborhoods from Windsor Park to Starmount Forest that include open floor plans, spacious backyards and more.

These homes make the most of every square foot, from a detached backyard studio to a resort-like backyard retreat.

Did someone put mattress store signs in the old Soul building to mess with Plaza Midwood?

What's next for the old Soul Gastrolounge building?

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We <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="don&#x27;t" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/08/04/soul-gastrolounge-noda-opening" data-vars-content-id="64763e44-8cdc-49e9-be5e-bccef15160ba" data-vars-headline="Did someone put mattress store signs in the old Soul building to mess with Plaza Midwood?" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/08/04/soul-gastrolounge-noda-opening" target="_self">don&#x27;t</a> know if it&#x27;s trolling, a marketing stunt or a harsh reality, but someone put mattress store signs in the long-vacant old Soul Gastrolounge building in Plaza Midwood.Why it matters: The brick corner at Pecan and Central Avenue is one of Charlotte&#x27;s most visible and talked-about storefronts, coming to symbolize the fight to preserve the neighborhood&#x27;s funky character.

Hot homes: 5 houses for sale in Charlotte ranging from $350K to $900K

New listings that make the most of outdoor space, from a property with its own pickleball court to another with a putting green, pool and spa.

This week&#x27;s hot homes make the most of outdoor space, from a property with its own pickleball court to another with a putting green, pool and spa.

Charlotte 20-somethings: "God, I'm never going to own a house"

The dream hasn't completely disappeared. But it has moved farther away.

Charlotte&#x27;s 20- and 30-somethings are increasingly <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="giving up" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/01/homebuying-millennials-gen-z-giving-up" data-vars-content-id="01eea12a-67e7-4bbf-9afe-5aff16366782" data-vars-headline="Charlotte 20-somethings: &quot;God, I&#x27;m never going to own a house&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/01/homebuying-millennials-gen-z-giving-up" target="_self">giving up</a> on the dream of homeownership, at least in the city where they hoped to buy.Why it matters: Buying a first home used to be the starter pack for adult life, to gain a financial footing and grow a family. But many young people today are resigned to perpetual renting or putting down roots elsewhere.

Ex-Hornet Nicolas Batum lists Lake Norman mansion for $6M

The Mediterranean-style estate comes with a basketball court, wine vault, home theater, waterfront views and more.

Former Hornets player Nicolas Batum&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Lake Norman" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/08/22/lake-norman-guide" data-vars-content-id="3855e728-7b84-458a-a3bb-a418686ecae4" data-vars-headline="Ex-Hornet Nicolas Batum lists Lake Norman mansion for $6M" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/08/22/lake-norman-guide" target="_self">Lake Norman</a> mansion just hit the market for $6 million.Why it matters: Batum was on the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hornets" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/03/05/how-the-charlotte-hornets-became-the-unlikely-darling-of-the-nba" data-vars-content-id="3855e728-7b84-458a-a3bb-a418686ecae4" data-vars-headline="Ex-Hornet Nicolas Batum lists Lake Norman mansion for $6M" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/03/05/how-the-charlotte-hornets-became-the-unlikely-darling-of-the-nba" target="_self">Hornets</a> roster the last time the team <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="made the playoffs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2016/04/13/hornets-season-45495" data-vars-content-id="3855e728-7b84-458a-a3bb-a418686ecae4" data-vars-headline="Ex-Hornet Nicolas Batum lists Lake Norman mansion for $6M" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2016/04/13/hornets-season-45495" target="_self">made the playoffs</a> in 2016, and selling his Cornelius waterfront home marks one of his final ties to the Charlotte area.

Hot homes: 6 houses for sale in Charlotte ranging from $299K to $1M

New listings with open houses in neighborhoods including Plaza-Shamrock, Villa Heights and more.

Make some time to add a few open houses to your <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="weekend schedule" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/05/28/things-to-do-in-charlotte-this-weekend-including-a-vintage-market" data-vars-content-id="f149af5e-cfa7-4fc5-be84-1948349d4c8c" data-vars-headline="Hot homes: 6 houses for sale in Charlotte ranging from $299K to $1M" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/05/28/things-to-do-in-charlotte-this-weekend-including-a-vintage-market" target="_self">weekend schedule</a> with listings that range from cozy starter homes to spacious properties with backyard pools.

Hot homes: 5 houses for sale in Charlotte ranging from $265K to $730K

New house listings in neighborhoods like Dilworth, Shannon Park, Plaza-Shamrock and Belmont.

This week&#x27;s hot homes all bring something extra to the table, from a Shannon Park bungalow at a starter-home price to a Dilworth cottage close enough to Freedom Park for an evening stroll.

Hot homes: 5 houses for sale ranging from $399K to $1.2M

New listings with standout gathering spaces, from a Sheffield Park home with a backyard pool to an Oakhurst property featuring a marble-heavy kitchen built for hosting.

This week&#x27;s hot homes are all about standout gathering spaces, from a Sheffield Park home with a backyard pool to an Oakhurst property with a marble-heavy kitchen built for hosting.

Charlotte's rental market is evolving — and lifestyle is leading

The average age of first-time homebuyers hit a new high. Local lifestyle-driven communities are evolving in response.

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Charlotte home prices continue to climb, stretching the path to homeownership and causing more people to rent for longer.Why it&#x27;s important: Renting isn&#x27;t just a stopgap anymore — it&#x27;s a long-term decision as home buying gets pushed later in life.<ul><li>Key number: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="WCNC reports" data-vars-click-url="https://www.wcnc.com/article/money/markets/real-estate/charlotte-housing-prices-grow/275-081f4548-cf93-4a22-a6be-5c694a858de2" data-vars-content-id="22fcbe60-040e-4ee0-8b89-f5754b81446f" data-vars-headline="Charlotte&#x27;s rental market is evolving — and lifestyle is leading" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wcnc.com/article/money/markets/real-estate/charlotte-housing-prices-grow/275-081f4548-cf93-4a22-a6be-5c694a858de2" target="_blank">WCNC reports</a> the average age of a first-time homebuyer has hit a record high of 40.</li></ul>This is reshaping what renters are prioritizing, with more emphasis on lifestyle, flexibility and a community that enhances the day-to-day.

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Hot homes: 5 houses for sale in Charlotte ranging from $289K to $895K

Hot Homes: 4 houses for sale in Charlotte ranging from $440K to $1.4M

Did someone put mattress store signs in the old Soul building to mess with Plaza Midwood?

Hot homes: 5 houses for sale in Charlotte ranging from $350K to $900K

Charlotte 20-somethings: "God, I'm never going to own a house"