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Media Information
on Charlotte, home of the Carolina Panthers

This site is designed as a media resource for reporters writing about Charlotte and the Carolinas region, home to the Super Bowl bound NFL Carolina Panthers.

Charlotte is located in southwestern North Carolina, just north of the South Carolina border.  Nearly 615,000 people call Charlotte home, and another almost 600,000 live in Mecklenburg County.  Charlotte is the nation's second largest banking center, second only to New York.  It is the eighth wealthiest city (based on median income) and the eighth most educated (based on the number of people with college degrees).  We have the third fastest growing population of young professionals flocking to our region.

All About Charlotte

Charlotte at a Glance

History

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Charlotte Center City Partners 

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Interview Resources

The following public relations professionals can grant interviews on their specific areas of expertise, or help you set up interviews with other key people in the region.

  • Business Community:  Stacey Ellis, Charlotte Chamber of Commerce
  • Center City Charlotte:  Moira Quinn, Charlotte Center City Partners
  • City of Charlotte/Mayor's Office:  Julie Hill, Public Information
  • The Greater Charlotte Region:  Angie Lawry, Charlotte Regional Partnership
  • Mecklenburg County:  Danny Diehl, Public Service & Information
  • Sports in the Region:  Bill McMillan, Charlotte Sports Commission
  • Tourism and Visitors:  Molly Hedrick, Visit Charlotte