Good morning, this is Charlotte Local Pulse for Friday, September twenty-sixth. It’s another busy day in Charlotte and we’re waking up to a mix of warm, muggy air with storms possible this afternoon. If you have outdoor plans at Freedom Park or plan to stroll along South End, keep an umbrella close. Cooler, drier air is on the way this weekend, so hang in there.Let’s start with breaking news: overnight, officials responded to a serious multi-car accident on West Boulevard, leaving one person dead and several others injured. Police say the crash happened near Remount Road just after midnight, causing major delays during the early morning commute. Our thoughts are with those families.Uptown, two men were arrested for firing shots into an ambulance near North Tryon and Ninth Street. Thankfully, the medics inside escaped harm, but it’s a stark reminder of the risks taken by our emergency crews every day. CMPD has increased patrols in the area, and detectives are asking anyone with information to come forward. Meanwhile, north of Charlotte, Rock Hill police report that a fourteen-year-old boy died in an accidental shooting yesterday. Another teenager, just fifteen, faces charges. Local leaders are calling for renewed gun safety programs in our schools and neighborhoods.Turning to city hall, council voted last night to put new funding into digital infrastructure, aiming to boost internet access in underserved areas from Beatties Ford Road out to east Charlotte. With more jobs moving online, this change could be a real lifeline for our community, especially seniors and students needing reliable connection.Speaking of jobs, the North Carolina Department of Commerce notes Charlotte’s unemployment rate held steady at around three point two percent last month, but the market feels slower, with about five hundred layoffs reported across manufacturing and construction. After President Trump’s announcement yesterday of new import taxes—one hundred percent on pharmaceutical drugs and up to fifty percent on home furnishings—local business owners and builders are bracing for big cost increases. The uptick in tariffs could push home prices even higher, though the National Association of Realtors says an eleven percent rise in local sales listings last month may help ease prices by fall, with the median home now at about four hundred twenty thousand dollars.On the cultural front, excitement is building with the Foot Candle Film Festival kicking off in Hickory and running through Sunday. Expect educational sessions, outdoor concerts, and indie film screenings. This weekend, local favorites The Avett Brothers headline a sold-out show at the Spectrum Center. Over in Plaza Midwood, a new vegan bakery opens its doors today, promising gluten-free treats and live music all weekend.In schools, Myers Park High’s robotics team just clinched first place in a statewide competition, besting rivals from Raleigh and Asheville. And in sports, Charlotte FC celebrated a hard-fought one-nil win over New York, putting them within reach of playoff contention. Tomorrow, the Panthers return to Bank of America Stadium, hoping to rebound after two straight losses.For a dose of good news, neighbors on East Boulevard rallied last night to support a beloved teacher battling cancer, raising more than fifty thousand dollars at a block party. That’s Charlotte at its best: showing up, lending a hand, and building each other up.Thanks for tuning in and remember to subscribe for local news you can trust. 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 quietplease dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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