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History and driving ability with a possible road test. Online information rates). Outside city limits but within Mecklenburg County, Charlotte was incorporated in 1768. Its first settlers were is available at ncdot.org/dmv. property is taxed at $1.0094 per $100 assessed valuation. Scotch-Irish, no-nonsense people who were hardy, industrious Valuation is based on 100 percent of market value. and independent. The city was named for Queen Charlotte, Inspection: All cars must have an annual mechanical inspection wife of England’s King George III, and Mecklenburg County was and must be inspected within 10 days of purchase of a North A 4.25 percent state tax plus a 3 percent local tax make up named for her German home state. Carolina license plate. the 7.25 percent Mecklenburg County sales tax. There is an additional tax of 2 percent on prepared food purchases, and the Today, Charlotte has grown from 276 persons in 1768 to over Insurance: Ownership of liability insurance (or equivalent hotel room occupancy rate is 8 percent. 800,000. The city covers 306 miles of the 541-square-mile cash or bond) is a prerequisite to register a motor vehicle in Mecklenburg County. . Only liability is required — not collision, fire or comprehensive. Minimum amount required is $25,000 for injuries to any one person in an accident, $50,000 for all personal injuries in an accident and $15,000 for all property damages in an accident. and Greek Orthodox along with six Jewish temples and three Islamic mosques. Air: Nine major airlines and 14 regional carriers provide more than 700 daily flights, including nonstop service to London, Schools Toronto, San Juan, Cancun, Frankfurt and Munich. The airport sees more than 43 million passengers annually. As the second-largest school system in the and the 18th largest in the nation, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) serves more than 145,000 students in Charlotte and Voting Mecklenburg County. The system operates 160 schools for To vote in North Carolina, you must be at least 18 years old grades K-12. There are 91 elementary, 39 middle, 31 high and a resident of the state for 30 days prior to the date of the schools and three alternative schools, all of which are fully election. Registration can be made at the Mecklenburg County accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Board of Elections, 741 Kenilworth Avenue, or at any branch Schools. For more information, visit cms.k12.nc.us. of the public library. Call 704.336.2133 for other scheduled Medical Facilities locations. There are seven acute care hospitals in Charlotte that are part of Cultural Transportation two systems: Carolinas HealthCare System and . Discovery Place, Spirit Square, of Art, Bechtler Registration: An owner must register his or her auto(s) by Taxes All hospitals are well known for their high level of professional Museum of Modern Art, Harvey B. Gantt , Levine submitting proof of ownership to the Department of Motor Personal and real property (in Mecklenburg County) must be care. Museum of the New South, Charlotte Symphony, Opera Vehicles. To transfer the title of a used vehicle already registered listed with the Mecklenburg County Tax Department, 700 E. Carolina, N.C. Dance Theatre and North Carolina Blumenthal in North Carolina, the new owner must present the certificate Stonewall St., during the month of January for the entire year. Specialty hospitals include behavioral health centers, Carolinas Performing Arts Center, plus many more. of title properly assigned by the former owner along with an Rehabilitation, Hemby Children’s Hospital, Levine Children’s odometer statement for cars 10 years old or newer. Visit ncdot. Property located within the city limits of Charlotte is taxed at Hospital, Carolinas Specialty Hospital and Novant Health Recreation gov/dmv for office locations. the rate of $1.2944 per $100 valuation (combined city-county Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital. There is also a wide variety of There is always something to do whether it’s taking advantage short and long-term nursing homes. of the 210 city-county parks and recreational facilities, 15 public License Tags: Anyone moving to North Carolina must get a and 17 private golf courses, 15 movie theaters, several live North Carolina license tag for his/her car. To be sure you are Climate theaters, Carowinds amusement park, PNC Amphitheater, North within the law, check with the Department of Motor Vehicles. Charlotte, 765 feet above sea level, enjoys a truly moderate Carolina Music Factory, U.S. National Whitewater Center, nearby The state of North Carolina’s annual motor vehicle registration climate. Cold weather is rare, due in part to the sheltering effect Lake Norman, Lake Wylie and Mountain Island Lake; Carolina plate fee is $28 per private passenger vehicle. In addition, motor of the mountains to the west. January is the coldest month, Panthers (NFL), (NBA), vehicles “resident” within Mecklenburg County are subject to with an average temperature of 39.3 degrees. Snow is light and (USL soccer team), (), a property tax based on the assessed value of the vehicle. The (AAA team), (AHL infrequent, occurring from December through March. Summers owner is billed for property tax when it is time to renew the in Charlotte are comfortably warm. July averages 79.3 degrees. hockey team), Wells Fargo Championship PGA Golf Tournament, vehicle’s registration. , and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The frost-free season averages 230 days from mid-March to mid-November. Average annual precipitation is 43 inches. Driver’s License: Newcomers from out of state have 30 days Religious Organizations after establishing residence in which to get a North Carolina There are places of worship for every religion in Charlotte. You license. Examination for the license consists of tests for vision, Housing will find more than 570 churches including Protestant, Catholic, recognition of traffic signs, knowledge of traffic laws and safety, Charlotte offers an almost endless variety of housing locations. There are apartments, condominiums and single-family Welcome to CHARLOTTE A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE

Charlotte is one of the fastest-growing cities in the homes located in neighborhoods, subdivisions, planned unit Federal Bureau of Investigation ...... 704.377.9200 nation. With our great location, world-acclaimed developments and recreational developments. Each of these is Mecklenburg County Bar Association 704.375.0120 international hub airport, professional sports, low Medical Society 704.376.0847 grouped in urban, suburban, rural and even river- and lake- energy costs, diverse and talented labor, and a front settings. An excellent inventory of homes can be found North Carolina Highway Patrol ...... 800.572.8765 Poison Control Center ...... 800.222.1222 nationally ranked education system, it’s easy to see in Charlotte at all times. During an average month, you can YMCA ...... 704.333.7771 why more businesses are flocking here every year. expect to find more than 4,000 homes for sale, including YWCA ...... 704.525.5770 new, resale, townhouses and condominiums. Prices range Visit charlotte.global from $50,000 for homes to luxury homes valued in the Hospitals millions. The average sales price for a home in Mecklenburg Carolinas HealthCare System ...... 800.821.1535 County is $222,000. Novant Health ...... 704.384.4000

Institutions Of Higher Learning Public Services/Information More than 240,000 students are enrolled at the 50 City-County Government Information . . .311 or 704.336.7600 United Way Information & Referral Services 211 or 704.372.7170 community colleges, technical institutes, colleges and 330 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, N.C. 28232 | 704.378.1300 Library Information Desk ...... 704.336.2725 universities within the Charlotte area. Contact information can be found at charlottechamber.com. Schools Board of Education ...... 980.343.3000 News Media Public Information ...... 980.343.7450 One daily paper; 28 radio stations; good reception from eight commercial and three PBS television stations; cable TV available; Utilities 20 weekly newspapers. Electricity (Duke Energy) ...... 800.777.9898 Natural Gas ( Natural Gas Co.) . . . . 800.752.7504 Telephone (AT&T) 800.288.2020 Quick Reference Numbers Water (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities) Emergency On, Off & Transfer ...... 704.336.2211 All Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency ...... 911 Emergency Water Maintenance 704.336.2564 Emergency Sewer Maintenance 704.336.7600 Non-Emergency Numbers Ambulance Information 704.943.6200 Voting City-County Police Information ...... 704.336.7600 Board of Elections 704.336.2133 City Fire Information ...... 704.336.2441 Child Care Resources ...... 704.376.6697 County Fire Information 704.943.6200 Dental Society ...... 704.376.6555 Division of Employment Security ...... 704.531.5000 Photos ©Patrick Schneider Photography ©2015 Charlotte Chamber of Commerce. Reprints only with permission. 10/15