CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Work will start Wednesday on Charlotte's newest hotel, a 22-story tower at the EpiCentre.
City leaders hope it will help keep up with the rising demand for hotel rooms.
The AC Hotel and Residence Inn Tower will have 300 rooms.
Leaders will hold a sky-breaking event at the Ritz Carlton in uptown to celebrate.
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