Good morning, this is Charlotte Local Pulse for Saturday, August 9. We begin today with breaking news in the Holly Ridge Townhome community. Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened Thursday morning, leaving residents in shock and on edge. Authorities continue their search for answers as neighbors rally to support the family of the victim. In a separate case, state and local police recaptured Alberto P., a teen who escaped custody back in June. He was found safe during an early morning sweep in east Charlotte. Parents in our area are acting quickly on health matters, with some rushing to have their children vaccinated. This comes as concerns over possible Medicaid coverage changes grow, and health officials are urging families to check their status and schedule pediatric appointments as soon as possible.
Turning to City Hall, council members are set to finalize this year’s budget with a focus on affordable housing. This includes expanding resources for renters near Central Avenue and targeting additional investment in the transit lines connecting Uptown and the South End. The hope is to make our commutes smoother and keep growing Charlotte’s reach as a hub. Speaking of growth, the local job market is showing signs of steady progress. Charlotte’s unemployment rate is holding near four percent, with new tech and logistics openings, especially out near University City and along Arrowood Road. Real estate activity is brisk, too. The average home price downtown ticked up to about five hundred thirty thousand dollars last week, as buyers jockey for homes near Dilworth and Plaza Midwood. For renters, prices are up about five percent since spring. New apartment buildings are set to open on South Tryon, and some local shops are relocating to take advantage of increased foot traffic.
Weekend weather looks pleasant for outdoor fun. WCNC’s weather team expects a sunny, warm day with highs near ninety and barely a cloud in sight. There’s a slight breeze this morning, perfect for farmers markets at First Ward Park or a stroll on the Rail Trail in South End. The next couple of days should stay warm and dry, so outdoor plans are a go. In arts and music, the Blumenthal hosts a sold-out jazz concert tonight and Spirit Square welcomes a new gallery pop-up with local artists later this afternoon. Football season hype is in the air as Panthers begin training camp. High school teams wrapped up summer practice with Providence and Mallard Creek posting strong preseason results, and CMS schools get ready for fall sports.
For our community calendar, be sure to check out the Charlotte Food Truck Festival near Romare Bearden Park on Sunday, featuring local favorites and live music. There’s also a free yoga morning at Freedom Park this weekend. In business news, a new bookstore café has opened on Commonwealth Avenue, aiming to become a gathering spot for readers and neighbors alike. Over in Ballantyne, two restaurants closed this week, but redevelopment plans are already in motion.
Finally, a quick dose of good news. Volunteers gathered along Little Sugar Creek yesterday to clean up debris after last week’s storms, showing once again the spirit that keeps Charlotte connected. Thanks for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a beat. This has been Charlotte Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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Turning to City Hall, council members are set to finalize this year’s budget with a focus on affordable housing. This includes expanding resources for renters near Central Avenue and targeting additional investment in the transit lines connecting Uptown and the South End. The hope is to make our commutes smoother and keep growing Charlotte’s reach as a hub. Speaking of growth, the local job market is showing signs of steady progress. Charlotte’s unemployment rate is holding near four percent, with new tech and logistics openings, especially out near University City and along Arrowood Road. Real estate activity is brisk, too. The average home price downtown ticked up to about five hundred thirty thousand dollars last week, as buyers jockey for homes near Dilworth and Plaza Midwood. For renters, prices are up about five percent since spring. New apartment buildings are set to open on South Tryon, and some local shops are relocating to take advantage of increased foot traffic.
Weekend weather looks pleasant for outdoor fun. WCNC’s weather team expects a sunny, warm day with highs near ninety and barely a cloud in sight. There’s a slight breeze this morning, perfect for farmers markets at First Ward Park or a stroll on the Rail Trail in South End. The next couple of days should stay warm and dry, so outdoor plans are a go. In arts and music, the Blumenthal hosts a sold-out jazz concert tonight and Spirit Square welcomes a new gallery pop-up with local artists later this afternoon. Football season hype is in the air as Panthers begin training camp. High school teams wrapped up summer practice with Providence and Mallard Creek posting strong preseason results, and CMS schools get ready for fall sports.
For our community calendar, be sure to check out the Charlotte Food Truck Festival near Romare Bearden Park on Sunday, featuring local favorites and live music. There’s also a free yoga morning at Freedom Park this weekend. In business news, a new bookstore café has opened on Commonwealth Avenue, aiming to become a gathering spot for readers and neighbors alike. Over in Ballantyne, two restaurants closed this week, but redevelopment plans are already in motion.
Finally, a quick dose of good news. Volunteers gathered along Little Sugar Creek yesterday to clean up debris after last week’s storms, showing once again the spirit that keeps Charlotte connected. Thanks for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a beat. This has been Charlotte Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Good morning. This is Charlotte Local Pulse for Saturday, August ninth.
We begin today with breaking news in the Holly Ridge
town Home community. Police are investigating a fatal shooting that
happened Thursday morning, leaving residents in shock and on edge.
Authorities continue their search for answers as neighbours rally to
support the family of the victim. In a separate case,
state and local police recaptured uberto p, a teen who
(00:22):
escaped custody back in June. He was found safe during
an early morning sweep in East Charlotte. Parents in our
area are acting quickly on health matters, with some rushing
to have their children vaccinated. This comes as concerns over
possible Medicaid coverage changes grow, and health officials are urging
families to check their status and schedule pediatric appointments as
(00:43):
soon as possible. Turning to city Hall, council members are
set to finalize this year's budget with a focus on
affordable housing. This includes expanding resources for renters near Central
Avenue and targeting additional investment in the transit lines connecting
Uptown and the South End. The hope is to make
our commute smoother and keep growing Charlotte's reach as a hub.
(01:04):
Speaking of growth, the local job market is showing signs
of steady progress. Charlotte's unemployment rate is holding near four percent,
with new tech and logistics openings, especially out near University
City and a long Arrowood Road. Wheel estate activity is
brisk too. The average home price downtown ticked up to
about five hundred and thirty thousand dollars last week, as
(01:25):
buyer's jockey for homes near Dilworth and Plazamidwood. For renters,
prices are up about five percents. In spring, new apartment
buildings are set to open on South Tryin, and some
local shops are relocating to take advantage of increased foot traffic.
Weekend weather looks pleasant for outdoor fun. Wdcnc's weather team
expects a sunny, warm day with highs near ninety and
(01:47):
barely a cloud in sight. There's a slight breeze this morning,
perfect for farmers' markets at Firstward Park or a stroll
on the rail trail and South End. The next couple
of days should stay warm and dry, so outdoor plans
are a go. In arts and music, the Blumenthal hosts
a sold out jazz concert tonight, and Spirit Square welcomes
(02:07):
a new gallery pop up with local artists later this afternoon.
Football season hype is in the air as Panthers begin
training camp. High school teams wrapped up summer practice with
Providence and Mallard Creek posting strong preseason results, and CMS
schools get ready for fall sports. For our community calendar,
be sure to check out the Charlotte Food Truck Festival
(02:28):
near Romar Bearden Park on Sunday, featuring local favorites and
live music. There's also a free yoga morning at Freedom
Park this weekend. In business news, a new bookstore cafe
has opened on Commonwealth Avenue, aiming to become a gathering
spot for readers and neighbors alike. Over in Ballentine, two
restaurants closed this week, but redevelopment plans are already in motion. Finally,
(02:51):
a quick dose of good news, Volunteers gathered along Little
Sugar Creek yesterday to clean up debris after last week's storms,
showing one once again the spirit that keeps Charlotte connected.
Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to subscribe so
you never miss a beat. This has been Charlotte Local pulse.
We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has
(03:11):
been a quiet please production. For more check out Quiet
please dot ai
Good morning. This is Charlotte Local Pulse for Saturday, August ninth.
We begin today with breaking news in the Holly Ridge
town Home community. Police are investigating a fatal shooting that
happened Thursday morning, leaving residents in shock and on edge.
Authorities continue their search for answers as neighbours rally to
support the family of the victim. In a separate case,
state and local police recaptured uberto p, a teen who
(00:22):
escaped custody back in June. He was found safe during
an early morning sweep in East Charlotte. Parents in our
area are acting quickly on health matters, with some rushing
to have their children vaccinated. This comes as concerns over
possible Medicaid coverage changes grow, and health officials are urging
families to check their status and schedule pediatric appointments as
(00:43):
soon as possible. Turning to city Hall, council members are
set to finalize this year's budget with a focus on
affordable housing. This includes expanding resources for renters near Central
Avenue and targeting additional investment in the transit lines connecting
Uptown and the South End. The hope is to make
our commute smoother and keep growing Charlotte's reach as a hub.
(01:04):
Speaking of growth, the local job market is showing signs
of steady progress. Charlotte's unemployment rate is holding near four percent,
with new tech and logistics openings, especially out near University
City and a long Arrowood Road. Wheel estate activity is
brisk too. The average home price downtown ticked up to
about five hundred and thirty thousand dollars last week, as
(01:25):
buyer's jockey for homes near Dilworth and Plazamidwood. For renters,
prices are up about five percents. In spring, new apartment
buildings are set to open on South Tryin, and some
local shops are relocating to take advantage of increased foot traffic.
Weekend weather looks pleasant for outdoor fun. Wdcnc's weather team
expects a sunny, warm day with highs near ninety and
(01:47):
barely a cloud in sight. There's a slight breeze this morning,
perfect for farmers' markets at Firstward Park or a stroll
on the rail trail and South End. The next couple
of days should stay warm and dry, so outdoor plans
are a go. In arts and music, the Blumenthal hosts
a sold out jazz concert tonight, and Spirit Square welcomes
(02:07):
a new gallery pop up with local artists later this afternoon.
Football season hype is in the air as Panthers begin
training camp. High school teams wrapped up summer practice with
Providence and Mallard Creek posting strong preseason results, and CMS
schools get ready for fall sports. For our community calendar,
be sure to check out the Charlotte Food Truck Festival
(02:28):
near Romar Bearden Park on Sunday, featuring local favorites and
live music. There's also a free yoga morning at Freedom
Park this weekend. In business news, a new bookstore cafe
has opened on Commonwealth Avenue, aiming to become a gathering
spot for readers and neighbors alike. Over in Ballentine, two
restaurants closed this week, but redevelopment plans are already in motion. Finally,
(02:51):
a quick dose of good news, Volunteers gathered along Little
Sugar Creek yesterday to clean up debris after last week's storms,
showing one once again the spirit that keeps Charlotte connected.
Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to subscribe so
you never miss a beat. This has been Charlotte Local pulse.
We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has
(03:11):
been a quiet please production. For more check out Quiet
please dot ai
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