Good morning, this is Charlotte Local Pulse for Thursday, September 18. We wake up today to a somber story in Steele Creek. Early yesterday morning, a tragedy shook our city when a four-year-old boy was struck and killed by gunfire as he slept in his bed. The incident happened on Cigar Court, where police say suspects attempting to steal a black Dodge Charger fired shots directly into a residence, striking the child. The community is reeling, and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are urging anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers. Detectives are working around the clock, and the city mourns with this family.Turning to major stories out of city hall, our neighbors in Statesville just approved a huge new data center on Stamey Farm Road despite local opposition. While some residents worry about potential noise and environmental impact, city council gave the green light after assurances from Compass Datacenters. The project is bringing about two hundred new jobs in engineering and technical fields, and company officials are promising eco-friendly operations that preserve nearly half the land as open space.On the real estate front, the latest numbers out this week show that home prices in the Charlotte region are holding steady, with average sales hovering around four hundred sixteen thousand dollars. Inventory remains tight but new construction along the 485 corridor offers some relief for buyers. For renters, several new apartment buildings have opened near Ballantyne and South End.In the job market, Charlotte’s unemployment rate just ticked down to nearly four percent, reflecting ongoing growth in tech, healthcare, and logistics. The new data center project over in Statesville, just under an hour’s drive, is not only creating jobs but also offering training partnerships with local colleges, giving a boost to our regional workforce.Now for something a bit lighter—campus is buzzing today as ESPN’s SportsCenter sets up live at UNC Charlotte’s CHHS Plaza at two o'clock this afternoon, ahead of tonight’s football matchup. The Charlotte 49ers are set to take on the Rice Owls at Jerry Richardson Stadium, with kick-off at seven-thirty. Expect a lot of green and gold downtown today as fans get ready for the game, which will also be on national television.Weather-wise, we’ve got a cool morning and should see partly cloudy skies most of the day. Temperatures will climb to the upper seventies by afternoon, so it’s a perfect day to get outside, especially for those heading to the football game or any of the outdoor music events happening in NoDa and South End tonight.Charlotte’s music scene is thriving even in midweek, with local bands playing at the Evening Muse and Neighborhood Theatre. If you’re looking for community events, mark your calendars for this Saturday’s Dilworth Art Festival and the upcoming Queen City Jazz Society concert at Romare Bearden Park.Quick shout-out to the Myers Park High School girls’ soccer team, who clinched a big win Tuesday night and remain undefeated this season. And over at West Charlotte, the debate team just took home top honors at the regional invitational.Wrapping up, we have to share a bit of good news. A group of volunteers from the Historic West End just finished repainting the community playground on Oaklawn Avenue, adding bright new colors and cheerful murals. Small acts like these help us remember the pride and unity that make Charlotte such a warm and resilient city.Thank you for tuning in. Remember to subscribe so you never miss a beat. 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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