Everything you've heard about Charlotte's empty office towers is about a year out of date. Vacancy has fallen four straight quarters, and in July this city ranked second in the entire country for office job growth — behind only New York. But the recovery isn't even: new and renovated buildings are pre-leasing at 90% while older towers get discussed for demolition. Plus: Charlotte FC run into Lewandowski's home debut in Chicago, and Queen's Feast ends tonight.

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Sources this episode: Cushman & Wakefield, Yardi Matrix, Axios Charlotte, The Charlotte Ledger, FOX Sports, ESPN.

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