Good morning, this is Charlotte Local Pulse for Friday, July eighteenth. Our city is waking up to breaking news and major developments that have touched so many of us. Overnight, police announced a major update in the tragic Uptown mass shooting that left one man dead and five others injured on North College Street near East Sixth. Authorities say a sixteen-year-old is in custody on murder charges, following his arrest Thursday in Statesville. He awaits extradition to Charlotte. Two other men, both with extensive criminal records, also face serious firearm charges. Police continue to investigate, and the community is shaken, remembering the victim, thirty-seven-year-old Arleigh Bryant, who was working at Encore Nightclub when the violence erupted.
City leaders held a press conference this week, highlighting increased patrols in Uptown, particularly around bars and restaurants as they address concerns about public safety. According to Charlotte Center City Partners, new multi-year investments are underway to restore a sense of security and vibrancy to Uptown. CMPD’s latest report reminds us that overall citywide crime is actually down eight percent since last year, and violent crime has dropped by about a quarter. But July’s recent uptick in violence is driving calls for even bolder action and partnership between business owners and law enforcement.
Turning to weather, expect a hot and humid Friday. Temperatures will reach ninety-three by afternoon, with a slight chance of pop-up thunderstorms especially east of I-77. Outdoor plans later today could be interrupted by brief showers, so keep an umbrella handy. The weekend forecast brings more heat and sticky conditions, with high temperatures sitting in the low to mid nineties and the chance of late-day storms continuing.
In real estate, Charlotte’s market remains active. The median home price is just over four hundred thirty thousand, holding steady from last month. Inventory is gradually rising, especially for condos and starter homes in areas like South End and Plaza Midwood, giving buyers more options as we enter the peak summer season.
Job hunters, there’s a bright spot as major employers in the finance and logistics industries post nearly three thousand open positions citywide, according to WCNC’s morning update. Tech companies continue to drive much of the new hiring uptown and in University City.
Queen’s Feast, also known as Charlotte Restaurant Week, officially kicks off tonight. Diners can snag deals at dozens of local favorites, including spots along Tryon Street and in NoDa. Meanwhile, the Charlotte Symphony is set for an outdoor performance at Freedom Park this Saturday, promising music under the stars for families and friends.
For sports fans, the Charlotte Knights grabbed a win last night at Truist Field, while soccer supporters get ready for Charlotte FC’s home matchup on Saturday. Local high schoolers on summer teams are making headlines, too, with Myers Park’s girls soccer squad celebrating a regional tournament win.
Before we wrap up, a feel-good story: a group of Myers Park neighbors banded together to refurbish the playground at Latta Park, raising funds and volunteering their time so local kids have a safer, brighter place to play this summer.
This morning, our police department also reminds us to stay vigilant, especially in bustling Uptown corridors at night, and to report suspicious behavior as the city continues to invest in making Charlotte safer for everyone.
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City leaders held a press conference this week, highlighting increased patrols in Uptown, particularly around bars and restaurants as they address concerns about public safety. According to Charlotte Center City Partners, new multi-year investments are underway to restore a sense of security and vibrancy to Uptown. CMPD’s latest report reminds us that overall citywide crime is actually down eight percent since last year, and violent crime has dropped by about a quarter. But July’s recent uptick in violence is driving calls for even bolder action and partnership between business owners and law enforcement.
Turning to weather, expect a hot and humid Friday. Temperatures will reach ninety-three by afternoon, with a slight chance of pop-up thunderstorms especially east of I-77. Outdoor plans later today could be interrupted by brief showers, so keep an umbrella handy. The weekend forecast brings more heat and sticky conditions, with high temperatures sitting in the low to mid nineties and the chance of late-day storms continuing.
In real estate, Charlotte’s market remains active. The median home price is just over four hundred thirty thousand, holding steady from last month. Inventory is gradually rising, especially for condos and starter homes in areas like South End and Plaza Midwood, giving buyers more options as we enter the peak summer season.
Job hunters, there’s a bright spot as major employers in the finance and logistics industries post nearly three thousand open positions citywide, according to WCNC’s morning update. Tech companies continue to drive much of the new hiring uptown and in University City.
Queen’s Feast, also known as Charlotte Restaurant Week, officially kicks off tonight. Diners can snag deals at dozens of local favorites, including spots along Tryon Street and in NoDa. Meanwhile, the Charlotte Symphony is set for an outdoor performance at Freedom Park this Saturday, promising music under the stars for families and friends.
For sports fans, the Charlotte Knights grabbed a win last night at Truist Field, while soccer supporters get ready for Charlotte FC’s home matchup on Saturday. Local high schoolers on summer teams are making headlines, too, with Myers Park’s girls soccer squad celebrating a regional tournament win.
Before we wrap up, a feel-good story: a group of Myers Park neighbors banded together to refurbish the playground at Latta Park, raising funds and volunteering their time so local kids have a safer, brighter place to play this summer.
This morning, our police department also reminds us to stay vigilant, especially in bustling Uptown corridors at night, and to report suspicious behavior as the city continues to invest in making Charlotte safer for everyone.
Thank you for tuning in and sharing your morning with us. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss out on what matters most in our 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 Friday, July eighteenth.
Our city is waking up to breaking news and major
developments that have touched so many of us. Overnight, police
announced a major update in the tragic Uptown mass shooting
that left one man dead and five others injured on
North College Street near East sixth. Authorities say a sixteen
year old is in custody on murder charges following his
(00:21):
arrest Thursday in Statesville. He awaits extradition to Charlotte. Two
other men, both with extensive criminal records, also face serious
firearm charges. Police continue to investigate and the community is
shaken remembering the victim, thirty seven year old Arley Bryant,
who was working at Encore nightclub when the violence erupted.
City leaders held a press conference this week highlighting increased
(00:42):
patrols in Uptown, particularly around bars and restaurants, as they
address concerns about public safety. According to Charlotte Center City Partners,
new multi year investments are under way to restore a
sense of security and vibrancy to Uptown. Cmpd's latest report
reminds us that overall citywide go crime is actually down
eight percent since last year, and violent crime has dropped
(01:04):
by about a quarter, but July's recent uptick in violence
is driving calls for even boulder action and partnership between
business owners and law enforcement. Turning to weather, expect a
hot and humid Friday. Temperatures will reach ninety three by afternoon,
with a slight chance of pop up thunder storms, especially
east of I seventy seven. Outdoor plans later today could
(01:24):
be interrupted by brief showers, so keep an umbrella handy.
The weekend forecast brings more heat and sticky conditions, with
high temperatures sitting in the low to mid nineties and
the chance of late day storms continuing. In real estate,
Charlotte's market remains active. The median home price is just
over four hundred thirty thousand, holding study from last month.
(01:45):
Inventory is gradually rising, especially for condos and starter homes
and areas like South End and Plaza Midwood, giving buyers
more options as we enter the peak summer season. Job hunters,
there's a bright spot as major employers in the finance
and logistics industries post nearly three thousand open positions citywide,
according to wcnc's Morning Update. Tech companies continue to drive
(02:07):
much of the new hiring uptown and in University City.
Queen's Feast, also known as Charlotte Restaurant Week, officially kicks
off tonight. Diners can snag deals at dozens of local favorites,
including spots along Tryon Street and in Noda. Meanwhile, the
Charlotte Symphony is set for an outdoor performance at Freedom
Park this Saturday, promising music under the stars for families
(02:28):
and friends. For sports fans, the Charlotte Knights grabbed a
win last night at truest Field, while soccer supporters get
ready for Charlotte FC's home match up on Saturday. Local
high schoolers on summer teams are making headlines too, with
Myers Park's girls soccer squad celebrating a regional tournament win.
Before we wrap up a feel good story, a group
(02:49):
of Myers Park neighbors banded together to refurbish the playground
at Lada Park, raising funds and volunteering their time so
local kids have a safer, brighter place to play this summer.
This morning, our police Department also reminds us to stay vigilant,
especially in bustling uptown corridors at night, and to report
suspicious behavior as the city continues to invest in making
(03:11):
Charlotte safer for every one. Thank you for tuning in
and sharing your morning with us. Be sure to subscribe
so you never miss out on what matters most in
our 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
a I
Good morning. This is Charlotte Local Pulse for Friday, July eighteenth.
Our city is waking up to breaking news and major
developments that have touched so many of us. Overnight, police
announced a major update in the tragic Uptown mass shooting
that left one man dead and five others injured on
North College Street near East sixth. Authorities say a sixteen
year old is in custody on murder charges following his
(00:21):
arrest Thursday in Statesville. He awaits extradition to Charlotte. Two
other men, both with extensive criminal records, also face serious
firearm charges. Police continue to investigate and the community is
shaken remembering the victim, thirty seven year old Arley Bryant,
who was working at Encore nightclub when the violence erupted.
City leaders held a press conference this week highlighting increased
(00:42):
patrols in Uptown, particularly around bars and restaurants, as they
address concerns about public safety. According to Charlotte Center City Partners,
new multi year investments are under way to restore a
sense of security and vibrancy to Uptown. Cmpd's latest report
reminds us that overall citywide go crime is actually down
eight percent since last year, and violent crime has dropped
(01:04):
by about a quarter, but July's recent uptick in violence
is driving calls for even boulder action and partnership between
business owners and law enforcement. Turning to weather, expect a
hot and humid Friday. Temperatures will reach ninety three by afternoon,
with a slight chance of pop up thunder storms, especially
east of I seventy seven. Outdoor plans later today could
(01:24):
be interrupted by brief showers, so keep an umbrella handy.
The weekend forecast brings more heat and sticky conditions, with
high temperatures sitting in the low to mid nineties and
the chance of late day storms continuing. In real estate,
Charlotte's market remains active. The median home price is just
over four hundred thirty thousand, holding study from last month.
(01:45):
Inventory is gradually rising, especially for condos and starter homes
and areas like South End and Plaza Midwood, giving buyers
more options as we enter the peak summer season. Job hunters,
there's a bright spot as major employers in the finance
and logistics industries post nearly three thousand open positions citywide,
according to wcnc's Morning Update. Tech companies continue to drive
(02:07):
much of the new hiring uptown and in University City.
Queen's Feast, also known as Charlotte Restaurant Week, officially kicks
off tonight. Diners can snag deals at dozens of local favorites,
including spots along Tryon Street and in Noda. Meanwhile, the
Charlotte Symphony is set for an outdoor performance at Freedom
Park this Saturday, promising music under the stars for families
(02:28):
and friends. For sports fans, the Charlotte Knights grabbed a
win last night at truest Field, while soccer supporters get
ready for Charlotte FC's home match up on Saturday. Local
high schoolers on summer teams are making headlines too, with
Myers Park's girls soccer squad celebrating a regional tournament win.
Before we wrap up a feel good story, a group
(02:49):
of Myers Park neighbors banded together to refurbish the playground
at Lada Park, raising funds and volunteering their time so
local kids have a safer, brighter place to play this summer.
This morning, our police Department also reminds us to stay vigilant,
especially in bustling uptown corridors at night, and to report
suspicious behavior as the city continues to invest in making
(03:11):
Charlotte safer for every one. Thank you for tuning in
and sharing your morning with us. Be sure to subscribe
so you never miss out on what matters most in
our 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
a I
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