Good morning, this is Charlotte Local Pulse for Sunday, August 3rd, 2025. We wake up today to news of a water main break disrupting parts of south Charlotte, particularly near the intersection of Park Road and Sharon Road. Charlotte Water crews responded just after nine last night and are still working, with local businesses and homes in the area experiencing water outages. Listeners traveling through south Charlotte may want to plan for some delays and check with businesses before heading out, especially if your plans involve coffee shops and restaurants in that immediate area.
The weather is a story in itself this Sunday. After yesterday’s surprise late-afternoon showers that left Uptown streets steaming, we’re expecting mostly sunny skies throughout the day today with a high around ninety-one degrees. Afternoon thunderstorms are possible again after three o’clock, so if you’re planning to attend any outdoor events or hit Freedom Park, keep an umbrella handy. Looking into tonight, temps will cool to the low seventies, and we’ll keep an eye out for any pop-up storms that might affect evening plans.
Turning to our city scene, big developments from city hall this week. After a lengthy council debate, a new residential zoning proposal was passed Thursday night, aiming to permit more duplexes and townhomes closer to transit stops, especially along the growing Blue Line corridor. City officials say this is meant to address rising rents and ease our affordable housing crunch, especially in fast-changing neighborhoods like NoDa and South End. The measure, however, drew protest from some single-family homeowners, so expect heated conversation to continue as details are finalized and changes roll out over the next year.
Real estate remains a hot topic across the Queen City. According to recent numbers from local agencies, Charlotte home prices averaged four hundred ninety thousand dollars in July, up nearly four percent from the same month last year. However, the number of available homes for sale ticked up slightly for the first time since March at around two thousand active listings, which could offer much-needed options for first-time buyers.
In the job market, Charlotte’s unemployment rate remains steady at just under four percent, with the largest hiring reported in healthcare and banking. Listen up if you’re on the job hunt: Carolinas Medical Center and multiple fintech companies in Uptown have posted over one thousand new openings in the past week, with virtual job fairs scheduled for next Thursday and Friday.
On the culture front, tonight’s spotlight is on Bank of America Stadium, where Charlotte FC hosts Chivas Guadalajara at 7:50 p.m. It’s a must-win match for both teams in the Leagues Cup. After Charlotte FC’s tough 4-1 loss Thursday to FC Juarez, all eyes are on Israeli striker Idan Toklomati as the team looks to bounce back. If you can’t make it in person, tune in live on AppleTV+ or WFNZ 92.7 FM in English and WOLS 106.1 FM in Spanish. And on the high school sports front, big cheers to the Myers Park Mustangs baseball team—yesterday they clinched a regional tournament win, advancing them to the state finals for the first time since 2019.
If you’re looking for something to do this week, don’t miss the opening night of Shakespeare in the Park in Romare Bearden Park on Wednesday. Tickets are free, but bring a lawn chair and get there early for a good spot. Also this week, the Dilworth Farmers Market hosts their annual Peach Fest on Saturday morning, featuring produce, live music, and face painting for the kids.
On the business side, South End is welcoming a new craft bakery, Butter & Rye, at Camden and Tremont, opening Wednesday morning. Meanwhile, a few blocks down at Atherton Mill, beloved vegan eatery Green Sprout announced it will close at the end of August—owner Janine Roberts cited soaring rent costs and thanked loyal customers for fifteen years of support.
Turning to public safety, last night CMPD responded to a reported assault near Tyvola Road and South Boulevard. Officers made one arrest on-site; authorities say there is no threat to the public. Police remind everyone to keep your vehicles locked and valuables out of sight after several recent break-ins around Plaza Midwood. Extra patrols are in the area for peace of mind.
Before we go, a quick feel-good story: Over in West Charlotte, volunteers with the Men of Change mentoring group surprised students at Renaissance West STEAM Academy with backpacks and supplies for the upcoming school year, part of a community push to give families a strong start this August.
That wraps our local roundup for this Sunday. Thank you for tuning in and be sure to subscribe so you never miss your Charlotte Local Pulse. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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The weather is a story in itself this Sunday. After yesterday’s surprise late-afternoon showers that left Uptown streets steaming, we’re expecting mostly sunny skies throughout the day today with a high around ninety-one degrees. Afternoon thunderstorms are possible again after three o’clock, so if you’re planning to attend any outdoor events or hit Freedom Park, keep an umbrella handy. Looking into tonight, temps will cool to the low seventies, and we’ll keep an eye out for any pop-up storms that might affect evening plans.
Turning to our city scene, big developments from city hall this week. After a lengthy council debate, a new residential zoning proposal was passed Thursday night, aiming to permit more duplexes and townhomes closer to transit stops, especially along the growing Blue Line corridor. City officials say this is meant to address rising rents and ease our affordable housing crunch, especially in fast-changing neighborhoods like NoDa and South End. The measure, however, drew protest from some single-family homeowners, so expect heated conversation to continue as details are finalized and changes roll out over the next year.
Real estate remains a hot topic across the Queen City. According to recent numbers from local agencies, Charlotte home prices averaged four hundred ninety thousand dollars in July, up nearly four percent from the same month last year. However, the number of available homes for sale ticked up slightly for the first time since March at around two thousand active listings, which could offer much-needed options for first-time buyers.
In the job market, Charlotte’s unemployment rate remains steady at just under four percent, with the largest hiring reported in healthcare and banking. Listen up if you’re on the job hunt: Carolinas Medical Center and multiple fintech companies in Uptown have posted over one thousand new openings in the past week, with virtual job fairs scheduled for next Thursday and Friday.
On the culture front, tonight’s spotlight is on Bank of America Stadium, where Charlotte FC hosts Chivas Guadalajara at 7:50 p.m. It’s a must-win match for both teams in the Leagues Cup. After Charlotte FC’s tough 4-1 loss Thursday to FC Juarez, all eyes are on Israeli striker Idan Toklomati as the team looks to bounce back. If you can’t make it in person, tune in live on AppleTV+ or WFNZ 92.7 FM in English and WOLS 106.1 FM in Spanish. And on the high school sports front, big cheers to the Myers Park Mustangs baseball team—yesterday they clinched a regional tournament win, advancing them to the state finals for the first time since 2019.
If you’re looking for something to do this week, don’t miss the opening night of Shakespeare in the Park in Romare Bearden Park on Wednesday. Tickets are free, but bring a lawn chair and get there early for a good spot. Also this week, the Dilworth Farmers Market hosts their annual Peach Fest on Saturday morning, featuring produce, live music, and face painting for the kids.
On the business side, South End is welcoming a new craft bakery, Butter & Rye, at Camden and Tremont, opening Wednesday morning. Meanwhile, a few blocks down at Atherton Mill, beloved vegan eatery Green Sprout announced it will close at the end of August—owner Janine Roberts cited soaring rent costs and thanked loyal customers for fifteen years of support.
Turning to public safety, last night CMPD responded to a reported assault near Tyvola Road and South Boulevard. Officers made one arrest on-site; authorities say there is no threat to the public. Police remind everyone to keep your vehicles locked and valuables out of sight after several recent break-ins around Plaza Midwood. Extra patrols are in the area for peace of mind.
Before we go, a quick feel-good story: Over in West Charlotte, volunteers with the Men of Change mentoring group surprised students at Renaissance West STEAM Academy with backpacks and supplies for the upcoming school year, part of a community push to give families a strong start this August.
That wraps our local roundup for this Sunday. Thank you for tuning in and be sure to subscribe so you never miss your Charlotte Local Pulse. 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 Poles for Sunday, August third,
twenty twenty five. We wake up today to news of
a water main break disrupting parts of South Charlotte, particularly
near the intersection of Park Road and Sharin Road. Charlotte
Water crews responded just after nine last night and are
still working with local businesses and homes in the area
experiencing water outages. Listeners traveling through South Charlotte may want
(00:23):
a plan for some delays and check with businesses before
heading out, especially if your plans involve coffee shops and
restaurants in that immediate area. The weather is a story
in itself this Sunday. After yesterday's surprise late afternoon showers
that left Uptown Street steaming, were expecting mostly sunny skies
throughout the day to day, with high around ninety one
degrees After new thunderstorms are possible again after three o'clock,
(00:46):
so if you're planning to attend any outdoor events or
hit Freedom Park, keep an umbrella handy. Looking into tonight,
temes will cool to the low seventies and will keep
an eye out for any pop up storms that might
affect evening plans. Turning to our city scene, big developments
from city hall this week after a lengthy council debate,
a new residential zoning proposal was past Thursday night, aiming
(01:06):
to permit more duplexes and town homes closer to transit stops,
especially along the growing Blue Line corridor. City officials say
this is meant to address rising rents and ease our
affordable housing crunch, especially in fast changing neighborhoods like Noda
and South End. The measure, however, drew protest from some
single family homeowners, so expect heated conversation to continue as
(01:27):
details are finalized and changes roll out over the next year.
Real estate remains a hot topic across the Queen City.
According to recent numbers from local agencies, Charlotte home prices
averaged four hundred ninety thousand dollars in July, up nearly
four percent from the same month last year. However, the
number of available homes for sale ticked up slightly for
(01:48):
the first time since March, at around two thousand active listings,
which could offer much needed options for first time buyers
in the job market. Charlotte's unemployment rate remains study at
just under four percent, with the largest hiring reported in
healthcare and banking. Listen up if you're on the job hunt.
Carolina's Medical Center and multiple fintech companies in Uptown have
(02:10):
posted over one thousand new openings in the past week,
with virtual job fare scheduled for next Thursday and Friday.
On the culture front, tonight's spotlight is on Bank of
America Stadium, where Charlotte FC hosts Chivas Guadalajara at seven
fifty pm. It's a must win match for both teams
in the Leeds Cup after Charlotte f c's tough four
to one loss Thursday to f C Warez. All eyes
(02:33):
are on Israeli striker a Don Toklamati as the team
looks to bounce back. If you can't make it in person,
tune in live on Apple TV Plus or w FNZ
ninety two point seven FM in English and WOLS one
oh six point one FM in Spanish. And on the
high school sports front, big cheers to the Myers Park
Mustang's baseball team. Yesterday they clinched a regional tournament win,
(02:56):
advancing them to the state finals for the first time
since twenty nine. If you're looking for something to do,
this week. Don't miss the opening night of Shakespeare in
the Park in Romar Bearden Park on Wednesday. Tickets are free,
but bring a lawn chair and get there early for
a good spot. Also this week, the Dilworth Farmers Market
hosts their annual Peach Fest on Saturday morning, featuring produce,
(03:18):
live music and face painting for the kids. On the
business side, South End is welcoming a new craft bakery,
Butter and Rye at Camden and Tremont, opening Wednesday morning. Meanwhile,
a few blocks down at Atherton Mill, beloved vegan eatery
Green Sprout announced it will close at the end of August.
Owner Janine Roberts cited soaring rent costs and thanked loyal
(03:39):
customers for fifteen years of support. Turning to public safety,
last night, CMPD responded to a reported assault near Tayvola
Road in South Boulevard. Officers made one arrest on site.
Authorities say there is no fret to the public. Police
remind everyone to keep your vehicles locked and valuables out
of sight. After several recent break ins around Plaza Midwood,
(04:00):
extra patrols are in the area for peace of mind.
Before we go, a quick feel good story. Over in
West Charlotte, volunteers with the Men of Change mentoring group
surprise students at Renaissance West Steam Academy with backpacks and
supplies for the upcoming school year, part of a community
push to give fanlies a strong start this August. That
wraps our local round up for this Sunday. Thank you
(04:21):
for tuning in and be sure to subscribe so you
never miss your Charlotte local pulse. This has been a
Quiet Please production. For more check out Quiet Please dot
ai
Good morning. This is Charlotte Local Poles for Sunday, August third,
twenty twenty five. We wake up today to news of
a water main break disrupting parts of South Charlotte, particularly
near the intersection of Park Road and Sharin Road. Charlotte
Water crews responded just after nine last night and are
still working with local businesses and homes in the area
experiencing water outages. Listeners traveling through South Charlotte may want
(00:23):
a plan for some delays and check with businesses before
heading out, especially if your plans involve coffee shops and
restaurants in that immediate area. The weather is a story
in itself this Sunday. After yesterday's surprise late afternoon showers
that left Uptown Street steaming, were expecting mostly sunny skies
throughout the day to day, with high around ninety one
degrees After new thunderstorms are possible again after three o'clock,
(00:46):
so if you're planning to attend any outdoor events or
hit Freedom Park, keep an umbrella handy. Looking into tonight,
temes will cool to the low seventies and will keep
an eye out for any pop up storms that might
affect evening plans. Turning to our city scene, big developments
from city hall this week after a lengthy council debate,
a new residential zoning proposal was past Thursday night, aiming
(01:06):
to permit more duplexes and town homes closer to transit stops,
especially along the growing Blue Line corridor. City officials say
this is meant to address rising rents and ease our
affordable housing crunch, especially in fast changing neighborhoods like Noda
and South End. The measure, however, drew protest from some
single family homeowners, so expect heated conversation to continue as
(01:27):
details are finalized and changes roll out over the next year.
Real estate remains a hot topic across the Queen City.
According to recent numbers from local agencies, Charlotte home prices
averaged four hundred ninety thousand dollars in July, up nearly
four percent from the same month last year. However, the
number of available homes for sale ticked up slightly for
(01:48):
the first time since March, at around two thousand active listings,
which could offer much needed options for first time buyers
in the job market. Charlotte's unemployment rate remains study at
just under four percent, with the largest hiring reported in
healthcare and banking. Listen up if you're on the job hunt.
Carolina's Medical Center and multiple fintech companies in Uptown have
(02:10):
posted over one thousand new openings in the past week,
with virtual job fare scheduled for next Thursday and Friday.
On the culture front, tonight's spotlight is on Bank of
America Stadium, where Charlotte FC hosts Chivas Guadalajara at seven
fifty pm. It's a must win match for both teams
in the Leeds Cup after Charlotte f c's tough four
to one loss Thursday to f C Warez. All eyes
(02:33):
are on Israeli striker a Don Toklamati as the team
looks to bounce back. If you can't make it in person,
tune in live on Apple TV Plus or w FNZ
ninety two point seven FM in English and WOLS one
oh six point one FM in Spanish. And on the
high school sports front, big cheers to the Myers Park
Mustang's baseball team. Yesterday they clinched a regional tournament win,
(02:56):
advancing them to the state finals for the first time
since twenty nine. If you're looking for something to do,
this week. Don't miss the opening night of Shakespeare in
the Park in Romar Bearden Park on Wednesday. Tickets are free,
but bring a lawn chair and get there early for
a good spot. Also this week, the Dilworth Farmers Market
hosts their annual Peach Fest on Saturday morning, featuring produce,
(03:18):
live music and face painting for the kids. On the
business side, South End is welcoming a new craft bakery,
Butter and Rye at Camden and Tremont, opening Wednesday morning. Meanwhile,
a few blocks down at Atherton Mill, beloved vegan eatery
Green Sprout announced it will close at the end of August.
Owner Janine Roberts cited soaring rent costs and thanked loyal
(03:39):
customers for fifteen years of support. Turning to public safety,
last night, CMPD responded to a reported assault near Tayvola
Road in South Boulevard. Officers made one arrest on site.
Authorities say there is no fret to the public. Police
remind everyone to keep your vehicles locked and valuables out
of sight. After several recent break ins around Plaza Midwood,
(04:00):
extra patrols are in the area for peace of mind.
Before we go, a quick feel good story. Over in
West Charlotte, volunteers with the Men of Change mentoring group
surprise students at Renaissance West Steam Academy with backpacks and
supplies for the upcoming school year, part of a community
push to give fanlies a strong start this August. That
wraps our local round up for this Sunday. Thank you
(04:21):
for tuning in and be sure to subscribe so you
never miss your Charlotte local pulse. This has been a
Quiet Please production. For more check out Quiet Please dot
ai
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