Good morning, this is Charlotte Local Pulse for Friday, October thirty first, twenty twenty five. Thanks for waking up with us as we bring you the local stories shaping our day.

Overnight, Mecklenburg County emergency crews respond to a fire that broke out near the intersection of South Tryon and Carson Street. Quick action by the Charlotte Fire Department contained the blaze, minimizing property damage and, thankfully, no injuries. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a reported string of car break-ins off Central Avenue in Plaza Midwood, with two suspects taken into custody late last night. Chief Jennings reminds us to lock our vehicles and keep valuables out of sight.

We are waking up to a cool start, with morning fog across uptown and neighborhoods like Dilworth and NoDa. Expect clouds to give way to sun by midday, with highs near seventy-four. Trick-or-treaters later tonight can look forward to comfortable weather, though a light jacket might come in handy after sunset.

From city hall, the Charlotte City Council moves closer to approving funding for a new mixed-use development on West Boulevard, aimed at increasing affordable housing options by next year. In another move, local leaders announce an extension of free CATS bus rides through the end of November, to support those impacted by recent uptown construction delays.

Job seekers in the Queen City are getting a boost as Bank of America reveals plans to add nearly two hundred tech roles at its South Tryon campus over the next year. Meanwhile, a major new bakery, Rise Charlotte, just opened doors on Providence Road, creating thirty new positions. On the real estate front, median home prices now hover around four hundred and thirty thousand dollars, up slightly from last month, while rental rates edge higher as well. Realtors report a brisk fall season across South End and Ballantyne.

The weekend ahead looks vibrant, with the annual Festival in the Park opening tonight at Freedom Park and running through Sunday. The Charlotte Symphony presents a Halloween Pops concert at Belk Theater, so families have options beyond candy collecting. Arts lovers might swing by Camp North End for a pop-up market featuring local makers.

Our schools shine this week, as Hopewell High’s robotics team wins first place at the state qualifiers, earning a trip to regionals. Congratulations are also due to the North Mecklenburg Vikings football team, who clinched their spot in the playoffs after a big victory last night at Memorial Stadium.

Finally, on a feel-good note, neighbors in Wesley Heights come together to refurbish playground equipment at Irwin Avenue Park, just in time for the weekend rush of families and kids. Their hands-on spirit shows the best of Charlotte community pride.

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