Good morning, this is Charlotte Local Pulse for Friday, September nineteenth. We hope you woke up to a cool breeze, because today brings us partly cloudy skies with temperatures hovering in the mid-seventies through the afternoon. Light winds will keep it pleasant as we move into the weekend, with only a slight chance of showers Sunday afternoon.We start with breaking news from Uptown, where city hall approved new funding for the transit corridor expansion along Tryon Street late last night. This project will add express bus service and digital kiosks at major intersections, aiming to ease the morning rush for thousands. The city’s move is already drawing attention from local employers, who hope this improves access for job seekers as Charlotte’s unemployment rate remains steady at around four percent.Speaking of jobs, we saw a flurry of openings posted this week, especially in healthcare and tech. Novant Health is hiring dozens of nurses at their Midtown campus, while local tech startup DroneFlow just announced five new data analyst positions. Over in real estate, agents are reporting a bump in new listings. Home sales in South End ticked up sixteen percent this month as more young families chase homes near the light rail. Median prices for three-bedroom houses in NoDa are trending near four hundred and twenty thousand dollars, up from last fall.In sports, our Charlotte 49ers put up a valiant fight last night at Jerry Richardson Stadium but fell short against Rice. The Owls came out on top, winning twenty-eight to seventeen in the American Conference opener. Grayson Loftis threw a late touchdown for Charlotte, and kicker Liam Boyd was solid, knocking in three field goals, including a forty-yarder. Looking ahead, high school football fans should prepare for the big rivalry game tonight between Myers Park and Independence on the Mint Hill field.On the cultural beat, the Charlotte Symphony is hosting a free outdoor concert Saturday evening at Freedom Park. Later tonight, local favorite Marquee Club welcomes singer-songwriter Jess Reynolds, expected to draw a spirited midtown crowd. Art lovers can check out the new mural unveiling at Plaza Midwood, celebrating local educator and artist Tamika Brown, whose work inspires students at Garinger High.From City Hall, the council voted to increase funding for after-school programs, targeting overcrowded elementary campuses like Irwin Avenue and Shamrock Gardens. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools celebrated two big wins: the robotics team at Mallard Creek High scored first place in the statewide challenge, while Alexander Graham Middle's girls’ volleyball pulled off an upset victory, clinching their ticket to the regional finals.Turning to public safety, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have shared updates on multiple investigations. Yesterday’s press briefing revealed an arrest in Tuesday’s break-in at East Boulevard near Latta Park, with officers urging those in the neighborhood to remain vigilant. Recent crime stats show property crimes steady, but police emphasize locking vehicles, especially in the SouthPark shopping area.On the neighborhood front, listeners may have heard about Brenda Martinez, a Plaza Midwood resident who rallied her block to collect over five hundred pounds of food for local shelters this week. Her efforts have inspired nearby businesses to join in.And as we head into the weekend, don’t forget to check out the Dilworth Art Crawl, starting tomorrow at ten AM, with local artists filling East Boulevard with vibrant displays and live demonstrations.Thanks for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe for daily local updates. 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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