August 7, 2025 • 3 mins
Good morning, this is Charlotte Local Pulse for Thursday, August 7, 2025.
We start today with breaking news from northeast Mecklenburg County, where neighbors on Olive Coast Street near Harrisburg are shaken after two separate shootings this week. According to Channel 9, more than 50 shots were fired into a home early Sunday, injuring a 24-year-old woman and tragically killing a family pet. Thankfully, six other people inside escaped serious injury, but the neighborhood remains on edge. Police responded again after more gunfire overnight Tuesday, targeting the same house. Residents are now considering security upgrades, and some are making plans to move, highlighting the impact violent crime can have on our sense of safety. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are investigating and maintaining a presence in the area, but no arrests have been reported so far.
Turning to City Hall, Mecklenburg County has just reopened applications for the Helping Out Mecklenburg homeowners with Economic Support program, also known as HOMES. This initiative offers economic assistance grants of over one thousand dollars to qualifying homeowners, aiming to boost housing stability as Charlotte’s real estate market remains competitive. Interested residents can apply online, and the process takes less than ten minutes.
The job market in our city is a bright spot. According to the Interview Guys and recent figures, Charlotte’s employment rate continues to outpace national trends, with more than forty-one thousand open positions listed as of this morning. Major sectors driving growth include finance, healthcare, technology, and professional services. The average salary for new roles is now between seventy and one hundred five thousand dollars a year, fueled by continued interest from major companies like Wells Fargo and newcomers in the tech sector.
If you are heading onto campus or near Poplar Lane today, plan for delays. Rescheduled asphalt repairs are underway, closing part of the southbound lane near Lot 25 from this morning until ten pm Friday. Traffic control is on site, and construction crews are asking drivers to be patient as they work to keep campus roads in good shape.
On weather, WCNC is calling for lingering showers this afternoon, with humid air making it feel sticky through the evening. Flash flood risk remains elevated, especially in low-lying areas, but the weekend should bring some sunshine and a break from the rain.
For families, Mecklenburg County Health is reminding parents about essential back-to-school vaccinations as area schools gear up for fall. In education news, several local schools received word yesterday that certain federal mental health grants are being cut, a loss that affects counseling resources for students and staff. School administrators say they are exploring local solutions to close the gap.
Charlotte FC fans, there’s excitement at Bank of America Stadium tonight. The Crown hosts CF Monterrey in their final Leagues Cup match, kicking off at 7:30. Young striker Idan Toklomati returns from suspension and hopes are high for a big performance, especially with standout Pep Biel out due to a recent injury. This match promises an electric atmosphere for soccer supporters across the city.
This weekend, check out community events such as the Plaza Midwood Art Walk and the final concerts in Romare Bearden Park’s summer series. Locally owned bakery Sugar and Spoon celebrates its grand opening on Tryon Street, bringing jobs and something sweet for neighbors and visitors.
For our feel-good note, a team of Charlotte teens has won a regional robotics award, blending engineering smarts and teamwork to inspire younger students at summer camps across the city.
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We start today with breaking news from northeast Mecklenburg County, where neighbors on Olive Coast Street near Harrisburg are shaken after two separate shootings this week. According to Channel 9, more than 50 shots were fired into a home early Sunday, injuring a 24-year-old woman and tragically killing a family pet. Thankfully, six other people inside escaped serious injury, but the neighborhood remains on edge. Police responded again after more gunfire overnight Tuesday, targeting the same house. Residents are now considering security upgrades, and some are making plans to move, highlighting the impact violent crime can have on our sense of safety. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are investigating and maintaining a presence in the area, but no arrests have been reported so far.
Turning to City Hall, Mecklenburg County has just reopened applications for the Helping Out Mecklenburg homeowners with Economic Support program, also known as HOMES. This initiative offers economic assistance grants of over one thousand dollars to qualifying homeowners, aiming to boost housing stability as Charlotte’s real estate market remains competitive. Interested residents can apply online, and the process takes less than ten minutes.
The job market in our city is a bright spot. According to the Interview Guys and recent figures, Charlotte’s employment rate continues to outpace national trends, with more than forty-one thousand open positions listed as of this morning. Major sectors driving growth include finance, healthcare, technology, and professional services. The average salary for new roles is now between seventy and one hundred five thousand dollars a year, fueled by continued interest from major companies like Wells Fargo and newcomers in the tech sector.
If you are heading onto campus or near Poplar Lane today, plan for delays. Rescheduled asphalt repairs are underway, closing part of the southbound lane near Lot 25 from this morning until ten pm Friday. Traffic control is on site, and construction crews are asking drivers to be patient as they work to keep campus roads in good shape.
On weather, WCNC is calling for lingering showers this afternoon, with humid air making it feel sticky through the evening. Flash flood risk remains elevated, especially in low-lying areas, but the weekend should bring some sunshine and a break from the rain.
For families, Mecklenburg County Health is reminding parents about essential back-to-school vaccinations as area schools gear up for fall. In education news, several local schools received word yesterday that certain federal mental health grants are being cut, a loss that affects counseling resources for students and staff. School administrators say they are exploring local solutions to close the gap.
Charlotte FC fans, there’s excitement at Bank of America Stadium tonight. The Crown hosts CF Monterrey in their final Leagues Cup match, kicking off at 7:30. Young striker Idan Toklomati returns from suspension and hopes are high for a big performance, especially with standout Pep Biel out due to a recent injury. This match promises an electric atmosphere for soccer supporters across the city.
This weekend, check out community events such as the Plaza Midwood Art Walk and the final concerts in Romare Bearden Park’s summer series. Locally owned bakery Sugar and Spoon celebrates its grand opening on Tryon Street, bringing jobs and something sweet for neighbors and visitors.
For our feel-good note, a team of Charlotte teens has won a regional robotics award, blending engineering smarts and teamwork to inspire younger students at summer camps across the city.
Thanks for tuning in. Remember to subscribe for your daily update. 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, August seventh,
twenty twenty five. We start today with breaking news from
northeast Mecklenburg County, where neighbours on all of Coast Street
near Harrisburg are shaken after two separate shootings this week.
According to Channel nine, more than fifty shots were fired
into a home early Sunday, injuring a twenty four year
(00:22):
old woman and tragically killing a family pet. Thankfully, six
other people inside escaped serious injury, but the neighborhood remains
on edge. Police responded again after more gunfire over night Tuesday,
targeting the same house. Residents are now considering security upgrades
and some are making plans to move, highlighting the impact
(00:43):
violent crime can have on our sense of safety. Charlotte
Mecklenburg Police are investigating and maintaining a presence in the area,
but no arrests have been reported so far. Turning to
city Hall, Mecklenburg County has just reopened applications for the
Helping Out Mecklenburg home Owners with Economic Support Program, also
known as HOMES. This initiative offers economic assistance grants of
(01:07):
over one thousand dollars to qualifying homeowners, aiming to boost
housing stability. As Charlotte's real estate market remains competitive, interested
residents can apply online and the process takes less than
ten minutes. The job market in our city is a
bright spot. According to the Interview Guys and recent figures.
Charlotte's employment rate continues to outpace national trends, with more
(01:28):
than forty one thousand open positions listed as of this morning.
Major sectors driving growth include finance, health care, technology, and
professional services. The average salary for new roles is now
between seventy and one hundred and five thousand dollars a year,
fueled by continued interest from major companies like Walls, Fargo
and newcomers in the tech sector. If you are heading
(01:49):
on to campus or near Poplar Lane today, plan for
delays rescheduled asphal repairs are underway, closing part of the
southbound lane near Lot twenty five from this morning until
ten pm Friday. Traffic control is on site and construction
crews are asking drivers to be patient as they work
to keep campus roads in good shape. On weather, we
WCNC is calling for lingering showers this afternoon, with humid
(02:13):
air making it feel sticky through the evening. Flash flood
risk remains elevated, especially in low lying areas, but the
weekend should bring some sunshine and a break from the
rain for families. Mecklenburg County Health is reminding parents about
essential back to school vaccinations as area schools gear up
for fall. In education news, several local schools received word
(02:35):
yesterday but certain federal mental health grants are being cut,
a loss that affects counseling resources for students and staff.
School administrators say they are exploring local solutions to close
the gap. Charlotte FC fans, there's excitement at Bank of
America Stadium tonight. The Crown hosts c F Monterey in
their final league's cap match, kicking off at seven thirty.
(02:59):
Young striker e Anteclamati returns from suspension and hopes are
high for a big performance, especially with standout Pepiel out
due to a recent injury. This match promises an electric
atmosphere for soccer supporters across the city this weekend. Check
out community events such as the Plaza, Midwood Art Walk
and the final concerts in Romar Beard and Park's summer series.
(03:21):
Locally owned Bakery Sugar and Spoon celebrates its grand opening
on Tryon Street, bringing jobs and something sweet for neighbors
and visitors. For our feel good note, a team of
Charlotte teens has won a regional Robotics award, blending engineering
smarts and teenwork to inspire younger students at summer camps
across the city. Thanks for tuning in. Remember to subscribe
(03:44):
for your daily update. This has been Charlotte Local Pulse.
We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has
been a quiet please production. For more checkout Quiet Please
dot ai
Good morning. This is Charlotte Local Pulse for Thursday, August seventh,
twenty twenty five. We start today with breaking news from
northeast Mecklenburg County, where neighbours on all of Coast Street
near Harrisburg are shaken after two separate shootings this week.
According to Channel nine, more than fifty shots were fired
into a home early Sunday, injuring a twenty four year
(00:22):
old woman and tragically killing a family pet. Thankfully, six
other people inside escaped serious injury, but the neighborhood remains
on edge. Police responded again after more gunfire over night Tuesday,
targeting the same house. Residents are now considering security upgrades
and some are making plans to move, highlighting the impact
(00:43):
violent crime can have on our sense of safety. Charlotte
Mecklenburg Police are investigating and maintaining a presence in the area,
but no arrests have been reported so far. Turning to
city Hall, Mecklenburg County has just reopened applications for the
Helping Out Mecklenburg home Owners with Economic Support Program, also
known as HOMES. This initiative offers economic assistance grants of
(01:07):
over one thousand dollars to qualifying homeowners, aiming to boost
housing stability. As Charlotte's real estate market remains competitive, interested
residents can apply online and the process takes less than
ten minutes. The job market in our city is a
bright spot. According to the Interview Guys and recent figures.
Charlotte's employment rate continues to outpace national trends, with more
(01:28):
than forty one thousand open positions listed as of this morning.
Major sectors driving growth include finance, health care, technology, and
professional services. The average salary for new roles is now
between seventy and one hundred and five thousand dollars a year,
fueled by continued interest from major companies like Walls, Fargo
and newcomers in the tech sector. If you are heading
(01:49):
on to campus or near Poplar Lane today, plan for
delays rescheduled asphal repairs are underway, closing part of the
southbound lane near Lot twenty five from this morning until
ten pm Friday. Traffic control is on site and construction
crews are asking drivers to be patient as they work
to keep campus roads in good shape. On weather, we
WCNC is calling for lingering showers this afternoon, with humid
(02:13):
air making it feel sticky through the evening. Flash flood
risk remains elevated, especially in low lying areas, but the
weekend should bring some sunshine and a break from the
rain for families. Mecklenburg County Health is reminding parents about
essential back to school vaccinations as area schools gear up
for fall. In education news, several local schools received word
(02:35):
yesterday but certain federal mental health grants are being cut,
a loss that affects counseling resources for students and staff.
School administrators say they are exploring local solutions to close
the gap. Charlotte FC fans, there's excitement at Bank of
America Stadium tonight. The Crown hosts c F Monterey in
their final league's cap match, kicking off at seven thirty.
(02:59):
Young striker e Anteclamati returns from suspension and hopes are
high for a big performance, especially with standout Pepiel out
due to a recent injury. This match promises an electric
atmosphere for soccer supporters across the city this weekend. Check
out community events such as the Plaza, Midwood Art Walk
and the final concerts in Romar Beard and Park's summer series.
(03:21):
Locally owned Bakery Sugar and Spoon celebrates its grand opening
on Tryon Street, bringing jobs and something sweet for neighbors
and visitors. For our feel good note, a team of
Charlotte teens has won a regional Robotics award, blending engineering
smarts and teenwork to inspire younger students at summer camps
across the city. Thanks for tuning in. Remember to subscribe
(03:44):
for your daily update. This has been Charlotte Local Pulse.
We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has
been a quiet please production. For more checkout Quiet Please
dot ai
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