Good morning, this is Charlotte Local Pulse for Sunday, August thirty-first.We start with breaking news on Independence Boulevard, where a serious crash in front of the CarMax just after midnight has left six people injured, one with life-threatening injuries. MEDIC crews responded quickly, and police say four vehicles were involved, causing the stretch of road to be closed for several hours. Traffic continues to be slow through the area this morning, so let’s take it easy if we’re heading that way.Turning to city hall, the council last night approved a new affordable housing incentive targeting the areas around Johnson C. Smith University and North Tryon. This program is expected to open up nearly a hundred new units by late fall, aiming to help Charlotteans priced out of rising rents.Weather-wise, we’re waking up to muggy air and temps in the mid-seventies. Storm clouds are rolling in from the west, and we could see scattered showers by midday, possibly affecting outdoor markets at Park Road Shopping Center and Freedom Park festivities. Be sure to have an umbrella handy if you’re out and about. The high today should reach eighty-eight with the chance of thunderstorms peaking late afternoon.The job market continues its positive trend, with about two hundred new positions added this week, mainly in hospitality and tech, according to local staffing firms. In Uptown, one of the largest new business buzzes is the opening of Greengrain Eatery on Tryon Street, serving plant-based lunches with locally sourced ingredients. On the flip side, we’re seeing a big change on Elizabeth Avenue, where the historic Midtown Diner closed its doors after seventy-five years. Owners say the building will be renovated for new retail by winter.As for real estate, home sales held steady this past week. The median price in the city now sits just over four hundred thousand dollars, but agents point to increased inventory in the NoDa and South End neighborhoods, meaning more options and slightly less competition for those buying this fall.Music and culture are thriving with the Charlotte Jazz Festival kicking off at Romare Bearden Park tomorrow evening, featuring both local and national acts. Families are gathering at Plaza Midwood for the Fun Fest this weekend, and the Latin American Festival returns to the Levine Museum on Monday.In sports, our Panthers are deep in preseason action, with quarterback Malik Newton looking strong after his two-touchdown performance Friday night at Bank of America Stadium. Meanwhile, area high schools earned a sweep in soccer and volleyball, with Myers Park and Ardrey Kell leading the pack. Congratulations to those student athletes for a great start to the season!Police have issued a safety alert following an uptick in vehicle break-ins reported near Sharon Road and South Park. Officers made several arrests overnight, but they’re urging us all to secure our valuables and report any suspicious activity.And for a feel-good moment, a local group of volunteers organized a back-to-school supplies giveaway at the Charlotte Community Center yesterday, helping over three hundred families prepare for the new semester with backpacks, notebooks, and encouragement.Thank you for tuning in to Charlotte Local Pulse. Don’t forget to subscribe for tomorrow’s updates and more community news. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please 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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