Yorkmount Park
District of Charlotte
North Carolina - United States

Charlotte Coliseum

The Charlotte Coliseum was a multi-purpose sports and entertainment arena in Charlotte, North Carolina. It was operated by the Charlotte Coliseum Authority, which also oversees the operation of Bojangles' Coliseum (which was called Charlotte Coliseum prior to 1988), the Charlotte Convention Center, and Ovens Auditorium. It is best known as the home of the NBA's Charlotte Hornets from 1988–2002, and the Charlotte Bobcats from 2004–2005.

Located at 35.1864, -80.9128 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Event venues established in 1988, 2007 disestablishments, Charlotte 49ers basketball venues, , , Former music venues, Defunct National Basketball Association venues, Demolished sports venues in the United States, Arena football venues, Defunct indoor arenas

WBT (radio station)

WBT (known on air as News Talk 1110) is a radio station in Charlotte, North Carolina, broadcasting on the AM dial at 1110 kHz. A 50,000-watt clear-channel station, it can be heard across most of the eastern half of North America at night. It simulcasts on WBT-FM, at 99.3 MHz in Chester, South Carolina. It is owned by Greater Media. The station's studios are located just west of uptown Charlotte, while its transmitter is located in the southern part of the city.

Located at 35.1322, -80.8897 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Radio stations in the Charlotte metropolitan area, Greater Media stations, News and talk radio stations in the United States, Radio stations established in 1922

Tremont Music Hall

Tremont Music Hall is a music venue located near downtown Charlotte, North Carolina. The name is based on its address 400 West Tremont Ave. Most shows are all-ages, but the venue has a full-service bar serving beer and liquor. The venue has been in operation since 1995, and has become one of the premier venues for independent/metal/alternative bands in the Southeast.

Located at 35.2111, -80.8666 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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South End (Charlotte neighborhood)

Historic South End, often referred to as The South End, is a neighborhood immediately south of Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. It is also one of three Municipal Service Districts in Charlotte. The South End has its beginning in the 1850s with Charlotte's first railroad line, connecting the Queen City to Columbia and Charleston, SC. As time passed a thriving manufacturing community sprang up along the tracks, centered on the booming textile industry.

Located at 35.2126, -80.8588 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Neighborhoods in Charlotte, North Carolina, Populated places established in the 1850s

Eastern Air Lines Flight 212

Eastern Air Lines Flight 212 was an Eastern Air Lines Douglas DC-9-31, carrying 78 passengers and four crew, operating as a scheduled flight from Charleston, South Carolina to Chicago, Illinois, with an intermediate stop in Charlotte, North Carolina. On the morning of September 11, 1974, while conducting an instrument approach in dense ground fog into Douglas Municipal Airport, Charlotte, North Carolina, the aircraft crashed just short of the runway, killing 71 on board.

Located at 35.1539, -80.9261 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Airliner accidents and incidents caused by pilot error, Airliner accidents and incidents in North Carolina, Aviation accidents and incidents in 1974, 1974 in North Carolina, Eastern Air Lines accidents and incidents, Disasters in North Carolina, Accidents and incidents involving the McDonnell Douglas DC-9, History of Charlotte, North Carolina

WGIV

WGIV is an African American formatted radio station currently found at 1370 on the AM radio dial. Its city of license is Pineville, North Carolina. Its programming, which includes talk, gospel music, classic soul, old school hip hop, and urban adult contemporary, is simulcast on co-owned WYPJ & WGCD.

Located at 35.2125, -80.8683 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Tyvola (LYNX station)

The Tyvola station is a light rail station on the LYNX Blue Line in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.A.. The station officially opened for service on Saturday, November 24, 2007, and as part of its opening celebration fares were not collected. Regular service with fare collection commenced on Monday, November 26, 2007. The station is located along Old Pineville Road at Grover Road just to the south of Tyvola Road.

Located at 35.1631, -80.8775 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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LYNX stations, Railway stations opened in 2007

Archdale (LYNX station)

The Archdale station is a light rail station on the LYNX Blue Line in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.A.. The station officially opened for service on Saturday, November 24, 2007, and as part of its opening celebration fares were not collected. Regular service with fare collection commenced on Monday, November 26, 2007. The station is located along Old Pineville Road at Archdale Drive just to the west of South Boulevard.

Located at 35.1528, -80.8775 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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LYNX stations, Railway stations opened in 2007

East/West Boulevard (LYNX station)

The East/West Boulevard station is a rail station on the LYNX Blue Line in the South End of Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.A.. The station officially opened for service on Saturday, November 24, 2007, and as part of its opening celebration fares were not collected. Regular service with fare collection commenced on Monday, November 26, 2007.

Located at 35.2119, -80.8592 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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LYNX stations, Charlotte Trolley stations, Railway stations opened in 2007

New Bern (LYNX station)

The New Bern station is a light rail station on the LYNX Blue Line at the southern edge of the South End of Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.A.. The station officially opened for service on Saturday, November 24, 2007, and as part of its opening celebration fares were not collected. Regular service with fare collection commenced on Monday, November 26, 2007. The station is located one block to the west of South Boulevard along New Bern Street.

Located at 35.1997, -80.869 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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LYNX stations, Railway stations opened in 2007

Scaleybark (LYNX station)

Scaleybark is a light rail station on the LYNX Blue Line in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.A.. The station officially opened for service on Saturday, November 24, 2007, and as part of its opening celebration fares were not collected. Regular service with fare collection commenced on Monday, November 26, 2007. Although this is named the Scaleybark station, it is actually located opposite Scaleybark Road across South Boulevard at its intersection with Old Pineville Road in a 70 feet wide median.

Located at 35.1908, -80.875 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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LYNX stations, Railway stations opened in 2007

Woodlawn (LYNX station)

The Woodlawn station is a light rail station on the LYNX Blue Line in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.A.. The station officially opened for service on Saturday, November 24, 2007, and as part of its opening celebration fares were not collected. Regular service with fare collection commenced on Monday, November 26, 2007. The station is located just off Woodlawn Road along Old Pineville Road. It has side platforms, which sit on either side of the tracks.

Located at 35.1758, -80.8792 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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LYNX stations, Railway stations opened in 2007

Arrowood (LYNX station)

The Arrowood station is a light rail station on the LYNX Blue Line in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.A.. The station officially opened for service on Saturday, November 24, 2007, and as part of its opening celebration fares were not collected. Regular service with fare collection commenced on Monday, November 26, 2007. The station is located along South Boulevard just off Arrowood Road. It has an island platform, which sits between the two tracks.

Located at 35.1356, -80.8764 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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LYNX stations, Railway stations opened in 2007

Starmount (Charlotte neighborhood)

Starmount is a residential neighborhood in the South Charlotte (South Boulevard at Arrowood and Archdale) area. Starmount was constructed during the early 1960s by Ervin Construction Company. Phase one of construction took place primarily from Starbrook Drive south to Sherbourne then spread north towards Archdale Drive at Phase two. Starmount homes were built to last using true pine 2 x 4s, hardwood floors and brick construction. 1,200-1,500 sq.

Located at 35.1377, -80.8746 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Neighborhoods in Charlotte, North Carolina, Populated places established in the 1960s

Sedgefield (Charlotte neighborhood)

Sedgefield is a neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, just south of Dilworth. Many of the homes there have been renovated, and it is a popular area for young professionals. It is located between Park Rd and South Blvd. Property values have been increasing faster than average due to the development along South Blvd. There are many condo projects underway along its west side, spurred by the completion of the LYNX blue line of the Charlotte Light Rail.

Located at 35.1939, -80.8572 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Neighborhoods in Charlotte, North Carolina

Billy Graham Library

The Billy Graham Library is a public museum and library documenting the life and ministry of Christian evangelist Billy Graham. The 40,000-square-foot complex opened to the public on June 5, 2007. The library is located on the grounds of the international headquarters of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association in Charlotte, North Carolina, a few miles from where Graham was reared.

Located at 35.1918, -80.9106 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Libraries in North Carolina, Museums in Charlotte, North Carolina, Biographical museums in North Carolina, Religious museums in the United States

E. E. Waddell High School

E. E. Waddell High School was closed at the end of the school year 2010/11. The location is now used by E. E. Waddell Language Academy, a public K-8 language immersion magnet school in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Located at 35.1553, -80.9002 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Metrolina Regional Scholars' Academy

Metrolina Regional Scholars' Academy (MRSA) is a charter school in Charlotte, North Carolina. It was established in 2000 with the mission to provide appropriate education for highly gifted students in kindergarten through eighth grade. This school has earned several School of Excellence awards. It also earned a Blue Ribbon Award in 2011.

Located at 35.1686, -80.8859 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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The Art Institute of Charlotte

The Art Institute of Charlotte is one of The Art Institutes, a system of more than 45 educational institutions located throughout North America, providing education in design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts. The Art Institutes system is a subsidiary of Education Management Corporation, which is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Located at 35.1836, -80.9264 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Tremont (Charlotte Trolley station)

The Tremont station is a station on the Charlotte Trolley heritage streetcar line in the South End of Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.A.. This station has 1 side platform, which sits on western side of the tracks.

Located at 35.2106, -80.8603 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Charlotte Trolley stations

Atherton Mill (Charlotte Trolley station)

The Atherton Mill station is a station on the Charlotte Trolley heritage streetcar line in the South End of Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.A.. Serving as the southern terminus for the historic trolley, this station has 1 side platform, which sits on western side of the tracks.

Located at 35.2099, -80.8607 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Charlotte Trolley stations

The Art Institute of Raleigh–Durham

The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham – The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham is owned by The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham, Inc. The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Art Institutes International, LLC. The Art Institutes International, LLC through two intermediary limited liability companies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Education Management Corporation. The Art institute of Raleigh-Durham, a branch of The Art Institute of Charlotte.

Located at 35.1836, -80.9264 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Waddell Language Academy

E. E. Waddell Language Academy was formerly known as Smith Academy of International Languages is public K-8 magnet school (elementary and middle language immersion school combined) in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States and part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School (CMS) District. All tuition takes place in the medium of the second language. The school educates 1,311 students in grades K-8.

Located at 35.1624, -80.8712 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Schools in Charlotte, North Carolina, Public elementary schools in North Carolina, Public middle schools in North Carolina, Language schools, Magnet schools in North Carolina

Huntingtowne Farms Park (Charlotte, North Carolina)

Huntingtowne Farms Park is a 23 acre urban park at 2200 Huntingtowne Farms Lane lying between the Quail Hollow and Starmount Forest neighborhoods of Charlotte, North Carolina. A bridge across Sugar Creek connects the park to the Starmount Forest neighborhood. A section of the Little Sugar Creek Greenway runs through the park and serves to connect its features which include a picnic shelter, a playground, a basketball court, a multi-purpose sports field, and 2 tennis courts.

Located at 35.1358, -80.8636 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Clanton Park (Charlotte, North Carolina)

Clanton Park is a 77 acre urban park at 1520 Clanton Road in the West Boulevard neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina. It features playgrounds, fields for soccer and softball, eleven basketball courts, picnic shelters, and a gazebo. The park also manages the nearby Clanton community pavilion, a 4,500 square foot indoor facility at 3132 Manchester Avenue. A half-mile section of the Irwin Creek Greenway runs through Clanton Park.

Located at 35.2071, -80.8918 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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