July 31, 2025 • 3 mins
Good morning, this is Charlotte Local Pulse for Thursday, July 31, 2025.
As our Thursday begins, residents across Charlotte are waking up to scattered clouds and humidity, with temperatures in the mid-70s. We can expect a high near 89 later, with a mix of sun and clouds throughout the day. Thunderstorms are possible late this afternoon, so keep an umbrella handy if you are heading to an outdoor event or commute during rush hour.
Let’s start with breaking news. Uptown Charlotte faces mounting safety concerns following another overnight shooting on North Caldwell Street near the Spectrum Center. This incident left one person seriously injured, marking the fifteenth person shot in Uptown this July alone. Residents near Fourth Ward and Romare Bearden Park continue demanding more police patrols and tighter security. In response, Mecklenburg County has installed armed security around some Uptown parks, but many neighbors worry these measures are too sporadic to make a real impact. To help, there’s a new safety tax in the Fourth Ward, which means property owners are seeing a modest increase—about 80 dollars more a year on a million-dollar property.
Elsewhere, police report that a second teen suspect is now in custody in connection with the June shooting death of a 15-year-old in northeast Charlotte. In the Independence Division, detectives are investigating a murder that occurred on the 4600 block of Coronado Drive. And over around Sugar Creek Road and Reagan Drive, neighbors are calling on city leaders for accountability as crime worries persist in that corridor.
Turning to City Hall, local interest in Charlotte’s “social districts” has faded since the excitement of 2022. Despite early buzz, only Plaza Midwood has a designated area where you can walk with a drink, and other neighborhoods seem content with business as usual. According to the Charlotte Ledger, Plaza Midwood’s 25 participating businesses have seen a bump in sales—about ninety thousand dollars over sixteen months—but nobody’s calling it a game changer. Those looking for an evening out are still flocking to South End and NoDa’s already busy patios and taprooms.
On the economic front, Charlotte’s job market remains steady with a slight uptick in listings as summer winds down. Several tech employers along Tryon Street are expanding, and local news from WCNC suggests uptown office occupancy is stabilizing near 70 percent. As for housing, interest rates remain high, which is tempering new sales, but construction projects continue along South Boulevard and Central Avenue.
For music lovers, the excitement is building at Bank of America Stadium, where Charlotte FC sets out tonight on its Leagues Cup run against FC Juárez. With a five-match unbeaten streak, fans are optimistic. Associate Head Coach Miles Joseph says the energy is high and the squad is ready for a trophy push.
In community news, Charlotte schools are getting ready for back-to-school season, and athletes at Myers Park High just clinched a regional soccer title, adding another proud moment for local sports.
Before we wrap, a heartwarming update from Wesley Heights: neighbors recently joined forces to restore playground equipment at Bryant Park, offering kids a safe place to wrap up their summer.
Thanks for joining us today and letting us keep you informed and connected. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a beat in your city. 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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As our Thursday begins, residents across Charlotte are waking up to scattered clouds and humidity, with temperatures in the mid-70s. We can expect a high near 89 later, with a mix of sun and clouds throughout the day. Thunderstorms are possible late this afternoon, so keep an umbrella handy if you are heading to an outdoor event or commute during rush hour.
Let’s start with breaking news. Uptown Charlotte faces mounting safety concerns following another overnight shooting on North Caldwell Street near the Spectrum Center. This incident left one person seriously injured, marking the fifteenth person shot in Uptown this July alone. Residents near Fourth Ward and Romare Bearden Park continue demanding more police patrols and tighter security. In response, Mecklenburg County has installed armed security around some Uptown parks, but many neighbors worry these measures are too sporadic to make a real impact. To help, there’s a new safety tax in the Fourth Ward, which means property owners are seeing a modest increase—about 80 dollars more a year on a million-dollar property.
Elsewhere, police report that a second teen suspect is now in custody in connection with the June shooting death of a 15-year-old in northeast Charlotte. In the Independence Division, detectives are investigating a murder that occurred on the 4600 block of Coronado Drive. And over around Sugar Creek Road and Reagan Drive, neighbors are calling on city leaders for accountability as crime worries persist in that corridor.
Turning to City Hall, local interest in Charlotte’s “social districts” has faded since the excitement of 2022. Despite early buzz, only Plaza Midwood has a designated area where you can walk with a drink, and other neighborhoods seem content with business as usual. According to the Charlotte Ledger, Plaza Midwood’s 25 participating businesses have seen a bump in sales—about ninety thousand dollars over sixteen months—but nobody’s calling it a game changer. Those looking for an evening out are still flocking to South End and NoDa’s already busy patios and taprooms.
On the economic front, Charlotte’s job market remains steady with a slight uptick in listings as summer winds down. Several tech employers along Tryon Street are expanding, and local news from WCNC suggests uptown office occupancy is stabilizing near 70 percent. As for housing, interest rates remain high, which is tempering new sales, but construction projects continue along South Boulevard and Central Avenue.
For music lovers, the excitement is building at Bank of America Stadium, where Charlotte FC sets out tonight on its Leagues Cup run against FC Juárez. With a five-match unbeaten streak, fans are optimistic. Associate Head Coach Miles Joseph says the energy is high and the squad is ready for a trophy push.
In community news, Charlotte schools are getting ready for back-to-school season, and athletes at Myers Park High just clinched a regional soccer title, adding another proud moment for local sports.
Before we wrap, a heartwarming update from Wesley Heights: neighbors recently joined forces to restore playground equipment at Bryant Park, offering kids a safe place to wrap up their summer.
Thanks for joining us today and letting us keep you informed and connected. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a beat in your city. 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 Thursday, July thirty, first,
twenty twenty five. As our Thursday begins, residents across Charlotte
are waking up to scattered clouds and humidity. With temperatures
in the mid seventies. We can expect a high near
eighty nine later with a mix of sun and clouds
throughout the day. Thunderstorms are possible late this afternoon, so
keep an umbrella handy if you are heading to an
(00:21):
outdoor event or commute during rush hour. Let's start with
breaking news. Uptown Charlotte faces mounting safety concerns following another
overnight shooting on North Caldwold Street near the Spectrum Center.
This incident left one person seriously injured, marking the fifteenth
person shot in Uptown this July alone. Residents near Fourth
Ward and Romare Bearden Park continue demanding more police patrols
(00:43):
and tighter security. In response, Mecklenberg County has installed armed
security around some Uptown parks, but many neighbors worry these
measures are too sporadic to make a real impact. To help,
there's a new safety tax in the Fourth Ward, which
means property owners are seeing a modest increase about eighty
dollars more a year on a million dollar property Elsewhere.
Police report that a second teen suspect is now in
(01:05):
custody in connection with the June shooting death of a
fifteen year old in northeast Charlotte. In the Independence Division,
detectives are investigating a murder that occurred on the four
six zero zero block of Coronado Drive and over around
Sugar Creek Road and Reagan Drive. Neighbors are calling on
city leaders for accountability as crime worries persist in that corridor,
turning to city hall. Local interest in Charlotte's social districts
(01:28):
has faded since the excitement of twenty twenty two. Despite
early buzz. Only Plaza Midwood has a designated area where
you can walk with a drink, and other neighborhoods seem
content with business as usual. According to the Charlotte Ledger,
Plaza Midwood's twenty five participating businesses have seen a bump
in sales about ninety thousand dollars over sixteen months, but
(01:48):
nobody's calling it a game changer. Those looking for an
evening out are still flocking to South End, and Noah's
already busy patios and tap rooms. On the economic front,
Charlotte's job market remains study, with a slight uptick in
listings as summer winds down. Several tech employers along Tryon
Street are expanding, and local news from WCNC suggests uptown
(02:09):
office occupancy is stabilizing near seventy percent. As for housing,
interest rates remain high, which is tempering new sales, but
construction projects continue along South Boulevard and Central Avenue. For
music lovers, the excitement is building at Bank of America Stadium,
where Charlotte FC sets out tonight on its League's Cup
run against f C WAAS with a five match unbeaten streak,
(02:32):
fans are optimistic. Associate head coach Miles Joseph says the
energy is high and the squad is ready for a
trophy push. In community news, Charlotte schools are getting ready
for back to school season, and athletes at Myers Park
High just clinched a regional soccer title, adding another proud
moment for local sports. Before we wrap, a heartwarming update
(02:52):
from Wesley Heights, neighbors recently joined forces to restore playground
equipment at Bryant Park, offering kids a safe place to
wrap up their summer. Thanks for joining us today and
letting us keep you informed and connected. Be sure to
subscribe so you never miss a beat in your city.
This has been Charlotte Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow
with more local updates. This has been a quiet please production.
(03:14):
For more check out Quiet please dot ai
Good morning. This is Charlotte Local Pulse for Thursday, July thirty, first,
twenty twenty five. As our Thursday begins, residents across Charlotte
are waking up to scattered clouds and humidity. With temperatures
in the mid seventies. We can expect a high near
eighty nine later with a mix of sun and clouds
throughout the day. Thunderstorms are possible late this afternoon, so
keep an umbrella handy if you are heading to an
(00:21):
outdoor event or commute during rush hour. Let's start with
breaking news. Uptown Charlotte faces mounting safety concerns following another
overnight shooting on North Caldwold Street near the Spectrum Center.
This incident left one person seriously injured, marking the fifteenth
person shot in Uptown this July alone. Residents near Fourth
Ward and Romare Bearden Park continue demanding more police patrols
(00:43):
and tighter security. In response, Mecklenberg County has installed armed
security around some Uptown parks, but many neighbors worry these
measures are too sporadic to make a real impact. To help,
there's a new safety tax in the Fourth Ward, which
means property owners are seeing a modest increase about eighty
dollars more a year on a million dollar property Elsewhere.
Police report that a second teen suspect is now in
(01:05):
custody in connection with the June shooting death of a
fifteen year old in northeast Charlotte. In the Independence Division,
detectives are investigating a murder that occurred on the four
six zero zero block of Coronado Drive and over around
Sugar Creek Road and Reagan Drive. Neighbors are calling on
city leaders for accountability as crime worries persist in that corridor,
turning to city hall. Local interest in Charlotte's social districts
(01:28):
has faded since the excitement of twenty twenty two. Despite
early buzz. Only Plaza Midwood has a designated area where
you can walk with a drink, and other neighborhoods seem
content with business as usual. According to the Charlotte Ledger,
Plaza Midwood's twenty five participating businesses have seen a bump
in sales about ninety thousand dollars over sixteen months, but
(01:48):
nobody's calling it a game changer. Those looking for an
evening out are still flocking to South End, and Noah's
already busy patios and tap rooms. On the economic front,
Charlotte's job market remains study, with a slight uptick in
listings as summer winds down. Several tech employers along Tryon
Street are expanding, and local news from WCNC suggests uptown
(02:09):
office occupancy is stabilizing near seventy percent. As for housing,
interest rates remain high, which is tempering new sales, but
construction projects continue along South Boulevard and Central Avenue. For
music lovers, the excitement is building at Bank of America Stadium,
where Charlotte FC sets out tonight on its League's Cup
run against f C WAAS with a five match unbeaten streak,
(02:32):
fans are optimistic. Associate head coach Miles Joseph says the
energy is high and the squad is ready for a
trophy push. In community news, Charlotte schools are getting ready
for back to school season, and athletes at Myers Park
High just clinched a regional soccer title, adding another proud
moment for local sports. Before we wrap, a heartwarming update
(02:52):
from Wesley Heights, neighbors recently joined forces to restore playground
equipment at Bryant Park, offering kids a safe place to
wrap up their summer. Thanks for joining us today and
letting us keep you informed and connected. Be sure to
subscribe so you never miss a beat in your city.
This has been Charlotte Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow
with more local updates. This has been a quiet please production.
(03:14):
For more check out Quiet please dot ai
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