I live about an hour and a half from charlotte and am there alot... The only thing about it - Rush hour traffic. It SUCKS!!! I would go to work early and stay late just to avoid it. I pass through charlotte about once a month on my way to charleston, and i always make sure to time my trip to avoid the morning, noon and evening rushes. Speaking of charleston... If you get a chance, head south on 77 to I 26 then head east. You'll end up in one of the most beautiful cities on the east coast - Seriously consider heading down if you get a chance. It kicks ass and is only about 3 hours from charlotte. PM me if you want more chucktown info.
I run suicide drills over and over with the weight of the world on my shouders... I'm far from being god, but i work god damn hard.