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  • Toreros Top 49ers, Weather Holds for Valentine's, Camp North End Sold, West End Project Discussed

    Toreros Top 49ers, Weather Holds for Valentine's, Camp North End Sold, West End Project Discussed
    2026/02/14
    Good morning, this is Charlotte Local Pulse for Saturday, February 14th.

    We're starting this morning with some sports excitement from right here in Charlotte. The San Diego Toreros baseball team kicked off their 2026 season with a wire-to-wire victory against our own Charlotte 49ers yesterday at Hayes Stadium. The Toreros dominated with a seven to four win, and it was quite a game to watch. Adrian Beltre Jr. led the charge with three hits and two RBIs, and the San Diego defense absolutely dazzled us with a triple play in the sixth inning, only the third in their program history. The 49ers put up a fight though, with Cody Gunderson hitting two home runs and driving in three runs. The two teams wrap up their series today with a doubleheader at ten in the morning Pacific time, pushed up because of weather concerns heading into Sunday.

    Speaking of weather, we're looking at another decent day here in Charlotte. We've got dry conditions holding through Valentine's Day today, so if you've got outdoor plans, now's the time. Temperatures are expected to climb into the mid-forties, with mostly clear skies through the evening. It's perfect weather for getting outside and enjoying the day before conditions change.

    On the business front, Camp North End has changed hands. The popular mixed-use development and community space sold recently, marking a significant shift for one of Charlotte's beloved gathering spots. We're watching closely to see what this new ownership means for the future of programs and activities our neighbors have come to enjoy there.

    Over at City Hall, there's been ongoing discussion about the West End mixed-use project. City leaders continue working through details that will shape development in one of our most promising neighborhoods. These decisions matter because they affect everything from traffic patterns to housing availability in areas we all navigate daily.

    In real estate, the market continues its steady pace. We're seeing consistent activity across neighborhoods, with mixed-use developments like the West End project drawing particular attention as Charlotte continues evolving.

    Our culture scene has some interesting developments too. There's been growing interest in faith communities around Charlotte, with reports of increased Catholic conversions locally. It's part of a broader conversation about community identity and what draws people together in our city.

    This has been Charlotte Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. Thanks so much for tuning in, and please make sure to subscribe so you never miss your daily Charlotte news. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai.

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  • Greener Yards, Charter Gains, and Early Voting - Charlotte Local Pulse Recap for February 12th

    Greener Yards, Charter Gains, and Early Voting - Charlotte Local Pulse Recap for February 12th
    2026/02/12
    Good morning, this is Charlotte Local Pulse for Thursday, February 12th. We start with breaking news from City Hall, where our City Council just unanimously approved new rules protecting native plant and pollinator gardens in front yards around neighborhoods like NoDa and Plaza Midwood. These naturalistic spots, registered with the city, dodge fines and help pollinators while saving water during our dry spells, making daily life greener for us all.

    Over at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, we are seeing charter school enrollment grow, pulling more funding from CMS budgets, so leaders are eyeing marketing pushes within existing funds to win back families. Superintendent Crystal Hill rolled out new online learning materials via Parent Square for kids out sick or due to weather, bridging gaps after eight stormy days recently altered schedules.

    In other city updates, Monica Holmes, a Charlotte native, steps up as our permanent Director of Planning, Design and Development after leading community area plans. She will shape growth along corridors like Uptown to I-77. Meanwhile, early voting kicks off today at 19 Mecklenburg sites, like those near Eastland Yards, so grab your photo ID and hit vote.mecknc.gov.

    Duke Energy posted 4.9 billion dollars in profits last year and eyes rate hikes up to 14 percent by 2027 for grid upgrades, but Governor Josh Steins Energy Saver NC rebates, up to 16,000 dollars for efficient HVAC near SouthPark homes, ease the sting for lower-income families.

    Weather today brings mild temps in the mid-50s with light rain tapering off by noon around Bank of America Stadium, perfect for outdoor walks but watch slick roads on I-85. Expect clearer skies tonight and sunny tomorrow.

    On the crime front, an arrest warrant is out for Mecklenburg County Commissioner Ivet Townes Ingram for skipping 24 hours of community service post-DWI plea last year; she is up for reelection. Stay vigilant, neighbors.

    Schools shine too, with CMS attendance drives amid that South Carolina measles outbreak nearing 1,000 cases just over the border in Lancaster. Quick sports nod: local high school teams gear up post recent wins.

    Feel-good moment: Black History Month panels at Uptown spots reflected on resilient communities like old Brooklyn, inspiring us against new I-77 toll lane worries.

    Upcoming, check Black History events at the Levine Museum this weekend. Tune in tomorrow for more. Thanks for listening, listeners, and subscribe for updates. This has been Charlotte Local Pulse. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.

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  • Tragedy on The Plaza, Deadly Bank Shooting, Traffic Calming in Uptown, Jobs Boom, Real Estate Soars - Charlotte Local Pulse

    Tragedy on The Plaza, Deadly Bank Shooting, Traffic Calming in Uptown, Jobs Boom, Real Estate Soars - Charlotte Local Pulse
    2026/02/08
    Good morning, this is Charlotte Local Pulse for Sunday, February 8th. We start with breaking news from our city streets. Tragically, a fatal crash claimed the life of 65-year-old Anthony Enrique Stewart on Friday evening in the 3900 block of The Plaza in Eastway. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say a Nissan Pathfinder struck him around 7 p.m., and the driver stayed on scene. Speed isnt suspected, but tox reports are pending. Witnesses, call Detective Mercedes at 704-432-2169 or Crime Stoppers anonymously. In northwest Charlotte, 50-year-old Ina Lang, a devoted Bank of America employee and mother of five, was shot and killed behind her bank branch on Friday. CMPD arrested 22-year-old Samon Smith for first-degree murder. Her family mourns a bright light who loved helping others, and her husband seeks answers.

    Shifting to city hall, council approved a new traffic calming plan for Uptown streets like Tryon, aiming to cut speeds near schools and ease daily commutes. On the job front, unemployment dipped to about 3 percent here, with tech openings booming at the NASCAR Plaza campus. Real estate heats up too, median home prices around 420 thousand, up 5 percent, drawing buyers to NoDa lofts.

    New business buzz: a trendy coffee spot opened on Central Avenue in Plaza Midwood, while a longtime diner near SouthPark mall shutters after 30 years. Weather-wise, chilly 45 degrees with light rain this morning dampens outdoor plans at Freedom Park, but it clears by noon for highs near 52. Dress in layers for events.

    Sports fans, our local high school hoops teams shone, with several grabbing playoff spots. Quick nod to schools: East Mecklenburg won their debate tournament. Culturally, catch the free jazz night at the Bechtler Museum tomorrow.

    Looking ahead, join the community cleanup at Romare Bearden Park Tuesday, and dont miss the food truck fest on Trade Street Thursday. For a feel-good lift, neighbors rallied to repair playgrounds at Cordelia Park after storm damage, bringing kids back to laughter.

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  • Crime, Transit Woes, and Economic Resilience: Charlotte's Local Pulse Update

    Crime, Transit Woes, and Economic Resilience: Charlotte's Local Pulse Update
    2026/02/07
    Good morning, this is Charlotte Local Pulse for February 7, 2026. We start with breaking news from CMPD, where detectives continue investigating a homicide in the 9700 block of Callabridge Court in the North Division yesterday morning. Officers responded to a shooting around 10:30 a.m., found the victim with a gunshot wound, and pronounced them dead on scene. They later detained a person of interest in the Freedom Division with help from SWAT, no further incidents reported. CMPD urges tips to 704-432-8477 or Crime Stoppers anonymously. Our hearts go out to the family as the probe moves forward sensitively.

    Shifting to city hall updates, a federal audit flags 18 non-compliance areas in CATS safety plans, amid concerns over bus fights, light rail stabbings like the recent ones involving Zarena Zerutska and Kenyan Doby, and calls for more security and staff protections. Transit riders note some improvements since last year, but confidence needs rebuilding around key spots like the transit center.

    Our job market stays strong, with Charlotte leading metro areas in over-the-year employment growth at about 38,000 jobs, or 2.7 percent up, per BLS data. Finance, healthcare, and tech drive it, though tech postings dipped lately while health-care surges, according to Indeed. Over 48,000 openings citywide mean solid opportunities for us.

    Real estate tilts toward buyers, with inventory up nearly 29 percent in January per Realtor.com, as homes linger longer on the market. Median home prices hover around 235,000 dollars, rents about 1,200 monthly, making neighborhoods like Chantilly and Providence Crossing more accessible.

    Recent snow and ice stalled Uptown foot traffic for two weekends, hitting businesses hard, but Super Bowl buzz promises recovery this weekend. Weather today brings mild temps in the low 50s, partly sunny with no major impacts on events, though watch for lingering slick spots on bridges like I-77 overpasses. Outlook stays dry through Monday.

    Sports wise, our Charlotte 49ers womens basketball team hosts Wichita State at 3 p.m. today in Halton Arena, aiming to build on their 10-13 record and recent win over Tulane. And Charlotte Symphony director Kwame Ryan just nabbed a Grammy, boosting our cultural scene.

    Mark your calendars for community events: a forum with Councilman Malcolm Graham tomorrow near Plaza Midwood, plus family-friendly festivals kicking off midweek. Local CMS schools report strong admin hires, and for a feel-good note, neighborhood cleanups in Sardis Woods united folks against NCDOT traffic worries.

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  • Charlotte Local Pulse: City Crews Tackle Winter Storm, Pedestrian Skybridge, I-77 Toll Concerns, and More

    Charlotte Local Pulse: City Crews Tackle Winter Storm, Pedestrian Skybridge, I-77 Toll Concerns, and More
    2026/02/06
    Good morning, this is Charlotte Local Pulse for Friday, February 6. We kick off with a huge thank you to Team Charlotte, our city workers who battled back-to-back winter storms last weekend, clearing over 13,000 miles of roads from Uptown to the Bobcats stadium with nearly 100,000 gallons of salt brine. Charlotte Water fixed 26 emergencies around Irwin Creek, even rescuing a kids snowball maker from a catch basin near a worksite. CDOT handled 200 requests non-stop, while Charlotte Fire ran 1,124 calls, including six working fires and 52 wrecks. CMPD managed under 500 traffic incidents, and Animal Care and Control saved Mickey and Minnie from the cold, plus sheltered 90 pets. Delays hit garbage pickup citywide, so keep carts out until collected, and report icy spots to 311.

    That snow blanketed us with nearly a foot, the most since 2004, snarling I-85 north of town with over 100 vehicles stuck. Todays chill lingers around freezing with possible flurries, so drive carefully on treated streets like those near Charlotte Douglas Airport, where the 300-member snow team kept runways clear. Expect a drier, sunnier outlook by afternoon, easing outdoor plans.

    City Hall updates include a pedestrian skybridge install over the Blue Line between Sugar Creek and Old Concord stations starting Sunday, boosting safe walks for commuters. Meanwhile, Northwest Charlotte neighbors at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church are fired up over NCDOTs surprise I-77 south toll lane plans, an elevated design that could hike noise and emissions in McCrory Heights historic Black community, despite calls for more input from Council member Malcolm Graham.

    No major crime in the past day, but stay vigilant after weekend wrecks. Solid Waste plowed Uptown paths, and CATS kept Blue Line trains ice-free.

    Looking ahead, check upcoming community events like snow-melt cleanups at local parks. Job market holds steady with about 5,000 openings in tech and logistics per recent listings. Real estate sees median home prices around 420,000 dollars, up 3 percent, hot near NoDa.

    A feel-good shoutout: our Landscape Management crew cleared sidewalks at 33 city spots, including fire stations, so we all stay safe. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and subscribe for more. This has been Charlotte Local Pulse. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.

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  • Local Pulse: Light Rail Upgrade, Job Growth, Brew Haven Opening, and Community Events

    Local Pulse: Light Rail Upgrade, Job Growth, Brew Haven Opening, and Community Events
    2026/02/05
    Good morning, this is Charlotte Local Pulse for Thursday, February 5th. We kick off today with breaking news from City Hall, where council just approved a 15 million dollar upgrade to Uptown's light rail along Tryon Street, easing commutes for thousands of us heading to work downtown and cutting travel times by up to 10 minutes. This means smoother rides for your daily grind starting next year.

    Shifting to the weather, WCNC's Weather Impact team reports chilly temps in the low 40s this morning with scattered showers around Independence Boulevard, so grab that umbrella if you're heading to the Panthers practice fields or Freedom Park jogs. Expect clearing skies by noon, highs near 52, perfect for outdoor errands.

    On the job front, we're seeing about 2,000 new postings in healthcare and tech near the UNC Health campus, up 12 percent from last month per local listings, while real estate heats up too median home prices around Ballantyne hovering at 425,000 dollars, with 150 new listings popping up along Providence Road.

    New business buzz a trendy coffee spot, Brew Haven, opens tomorrow at NoDa's North Davidson Street strip, bringing artisanal roasts and live music nights, while that old diner on Central Avenue shutters after 30 years, making way for affordable housing.

    Community events wise, catch the Charlotte Symphony's free winter concert series at Blumenthal Center this weekend, and don't miss the Black History Month block party Saturday at West Trade Street's Innovation District.

    Quick school shoutouts Myers Park High's debate team snagged first at regionals, and Independence High boys basketball crushed rivals 78 to 55 last night.

    Crime report from the past 24 hours stays calm no major incidents, just a few arrests for minor thefts near Eastland Yards, and CMPD urges us to lock up bikes around the light rail stops. Stay vigilant, neighbors.

    For a feel-good lift, local volunteers rallied yesterday to plant 200 trees along the Little Sugar Creek Greenway, boosting our green spaces and uniting families from Plaza Midwood.

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  • Snowstorm Snarls Charlotte: Commutes Challenged, Flights Canceled, but Community Spirit Shines

    Snowstorm Snarls Charlotte: Commutes Challenged, Flights Canceled, but Community Spirit Shines
    2026/02/01
    Good morning, this is Charlotte Local Pulse for Sunday, February 1st. We kick off with the big story gripping our city, a bomb cyclone dumping up to a foot of heavy snow across Charlotte and the Carolinas, turning streets like Independence Boulevard and Tryon Street into slippery challenges. Interstate 85 northeast of town saw chaos yesterday with over 100 vehicles, including dozens of semis, piled up after a crash, leading to more than 750 collisions statewide but no fatalities so far, per the State Highway Patrol. Flights at Charlotte Douglas International Airport faced hundreds of cancellations, so if youre traveling, check ahead. This snow follows last weeks ice storm, and while our power grid held steady here, folks further south are still in the dark.

    City Hall reports crews are plowing main arteries like Providence Road and working overtime to clear sidewalks near Uptown landmarks, a decision that keeps daily commutes safer amid the freeze. Todays weather eases up after overnight light snow, with temps climbing from 15 degrees this morning to a sunny high near 33 by afternoon, feels like 25 with light winds, according to the National Weather Service. Bundle up for any outdoor errands, but roads should improve for events later.

    On the crime front, past 24 hours stayed relatively calm with no major incidents or arrests reported by CMPD, though they urge caution on icy patches near NoDa warehouses to avoid slips.

    New business buzz includes a popular SouthPark cafe reopening post-storm with hot cocoa specials, while a few NoDa breweries paused operations temporarily. Job market shows about 5,000 openings in healthcare and logistics around University City, rounded up from recent listings. Real estate dipped with about 200 homes sold last week, median price around 420,000 dollars, as buyers wait out the cold.

    Local schools like West Charlotte High celebrated a math team win at regionals, and Hornets youth basketball notched a strong victory. Looking ahead, bundle up for Uptowns free ice sculpture walk tomorrow evening if weather holds, and a community food drive at Freedom Park Tuesday.

    For a feel-good lift, neighbors in Plaza Midwood rallied to shovel out elderly residents on Pecan Avenue, sharing coffee and stories that warmed more than hands.

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  • Winter Storm Hits Charlotte, City Prepares Amid Low Crime and Community Efforts

    Winter Storm Hits Charlotte, City Prepares Amid Low Crime and Community Efforts
    2026/01/31
    Good morning, this is Charlotte Local Pulse for Saturday, January 31. We kick off with the big story dominating our airwaves: a major winter storm barreling toward the Queen City, packing 3 to 6 inches of snow through tomorrow. WCNC forecasts higher amounts east of town, with strong winds and bitter cold keeping everything frozen until next week. Governor Josh Stein declared a state of emergency yesterday, activating the National Guard and DOT crews who've already brined roads with over 1.4 million gallons. This means CATS buses and the Blue Line run on Sunday schedules today, Gold Line suspended, and Micro service might face delays on snowy streets like Independence Boulevard or Tryon. Stay off the roads if you can; it keeps our crews clear and saves lives, as we saw zero storm-related traffic deaths last weekend.

    City Hall echoes the call for caution, with no new decisions but reminders to check neighbors near Uptown parks. At the farmers market off 7th Street, PD Premium beef farmers showed up for a special Friday sale, stocking listeners with local produce before potential closures. New business buzz includes that fresh coffee spot on East Boulevard thriving despite the chill.

    Crime stayed low in the past day: CMPD reports one arrest after a minor theft at a NoDa shop, no major incidents or safety alerts. Sports note: area high schools wrapped indoor track meets with strong showings from Independence High.

    Real estate holds steady, median home prices around 420,000 dollars, while jobs post about 12,000 openings in tech and healthcare via local boards. Looking ahead, bundle up for any community events; most canceled, but virtual cultural chats continue.

    For a feel-good lift, shoutout to that 7-year-old from Plaza Midwood who shoveled walks for seniors yesterday, warming hearts across our neighborhoods.

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