More People Than Ever Are Moving To This North Carolina Area and Here’s Why
More people than ever are moving to this North Carolina area and here’s why. The Charlotte area is still booming. According to recent reports by the United States Census Bureau, Charlotte is outpacing Raleigh but is lagging behind the influx of new citizens in some parts of the South.
In a recent survey by the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance and reported by Channel 9, 113 people moved to the Charlotte area every single day. The data was taken between July 2021 and July 2022. The number is up from 89 people daily in 2021 and 91 people daily before the pandemic in 2019. The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance says the influx of people coming into the Charlotte area marked the highest it has been since 2008. To learn more about this study get all the details from Channel 9 right here.
So my question is why are so many people moving to the Charlotte area every single day? Well, it is awesome living in the area apparently. According to Rent Bottom Line people are moving from all over the place. New neighbors are coming from Florida and Detroit, New York and Massachusetts. More people than ever are moving to this North Carolina and here’s why.
What is the attraction? People are drawn to the area for the relatively lower cost of housing than in other parts of the country. They like the weather here, the culture and the job opportunities. To learn more get all the details from Rent Bottom Line right here.
26 Indoor Activities To Have Fun While Staying Cool This Summer In Charlotte North Carolina
There is no way around it, it is HOT in the Carolinas this summer. It was in the mid-90s all last week and will be there the rest of this week as well. There are only so many things you can do inside to entertain yourself or your kids and let’s face it it’s just too miserable to be outside. At this temperature, I can’t even lay out at the pool, it’s get in the water of bust. And forget that afternoon rail trail walk or outdoor dining. So if you’re like me and don’t want to sit at home, but instead want to beat the heat this is the list for you. I’ve scoured the internet for 26 indoor activities for you to have fun while staying cool this summer in Charlotte.
All of these activities have one main thing in common. And that one thing is air conditioning. Because when it’s 95 degrees outside nothing else will cut it! Indoors is also helpful when that oh-so-common summer storm pops up. So no getting wet (unless by choice) here.
On this list you’ll find a variety of activities some for kids and adults alike, others geared more towards just adults. Tap into your creative side, your adventurous side, or just relax and enjoy. Many offer the chance to have a cold drink but aren’t drinking-focused. Instead, you’ll find indoor activities in Charlotte that are sure to entertain and break up the monotony that the summer heat can often bring. Hopefully, this list will be helpful and you’ll find something new to try or remember an old favorite you’d forgotten about. Try one of these activities. Let us know! Stay cool out there this summer, Charlotte (it will be winter and we will be begging for warmer days before we know it).
Catherine Lane is the morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for the past 24 years and is a recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been on air in both radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs on local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and out of the way places in the Carolinas. Anything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists from the Carolinas.
