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Charlotte Pulse: Tech Boom, MLK Corridor Cleanups, and a Homicide Investigation


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Good morning, this is Charlotte Local Pulse for Monday, December 23, 2024.

We're starting off with some breaking news from the past few days. Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 4500 block of Tanager Park Drive in the North Division. We'll keep you updated as more information becomes available.

Now, let's take a look at the job market in Charlotte. The city's tech industry is booming, with a 21.3% increase in tech employment from 2021 to 2022. Major companies like Microsoft, Lowe's, and Bank of America are driving this growth, and we're seeing a high demand for professionals with skills in Python, Java, JavaScript, AWS, and cybersecurity. Software developers are especially in demand, with average salaries around $108,000. If you're looking for a new job, now's the time to start applying.

In other business news, JP Morgan Chase is expanding its presence in Charlotte, adding more than 200 workers and 24,000 square feet of office space. This is just one example of the many new investments coming to our city.

Moving on to real estate, we don't have any major updates on notable property sales or new development projects today. However, we do know that the city's growing population and attraction of workers from surrounding counties and South Carolina are influencing commuting trends.

From city hall, we have some updates on upcoming events. On January 20, join your neighbors and other volunteers for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Corridor Cleanups happening along the Beatties Ford Road and Freedom Drive corridors.

Now, let's talk about the weather. Today's forecast is looking chilly, with a high of 48 degrees and a low of 32 degrees. Make sure to bundle up if you're planning on heading outdoors.

In new business activity, we don't have any major openings or closings to report today. However, we do want to remind you to support local businesses during the holiday season.

Looking ahead to the next few days, we have some exciting community events coming up. Check out the city's website for more information on holiday events and activities.

In local school news, we don't have any major achievements or sports results to report today. However, we do want to give a shoutout to all the hardworking students and teachers in our community.

On a feel-good note, we want to highlight the importance of community service. The upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Day Corridor Cleanups are a great way to get involved and make a difference in our city.

Finally, let's take a look at the crime report. As we mentioned earlier, detectives are investigating a homicide in the North Division. We'll keep you updated as more information becomes available.

This has been Charlotte Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.

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