Good morning, this is Charlotte Local Pulse for Tuesday, June 24th, 2025.

We start our day as a community still abuzz from major developments at the state level. North Carolina’s Senate has just approved a massive seven hundred million dollar relief package aimed at helping those impacted by recent storms—a move that could speed up the recovery process in our neighborhoods and beyond. Here at home, city hall is moving forward on infrastructure upgrades, focusing especially on our aging water mains in South End and road repairs along Freedom Drive. This should mean smoother commutes and fewer service interruptions in the weeks ahead.

Turning to the weather, we’re waking up under a flash flood warning for Mecklenburg County. Heavy overnight rain has already delayed more than four hundred flights at Charlotte Douglas, so if you’re heading out, double-check before you go. Our outlook for the rest of today calls for more scattered showers and the chance of localized flooding, especially in low-lying areas. Keep those umbrellas handy as you navigate your Tuesday.

In breaking news, police are still investigating the shooting that took place over the weekend near Revolution Park Drive by Brentwood Place. One person was sent to the hospital with serious injuries, and authorities ask anyone with information to come forward. Meanwhile, detectives are pursuing leads in a homicide from earlier this week in the Steele Creek area along Archdale Drive, underscoring continued worries about neighborhood safety. We’ll bring updates as the investigations progress.

Real estate in the Queen City remains lively as summer heats up. The median home price in Charlotte has crept above four hundred and fifty thousand dollars, with strong demand near Plaza Midwood and Myers Park. Renters are also feeling the squeeze, especially with a handful of new luxury apartments opening uptown. On the jobs front, several large employers—including a national logistics firm—are holding career fairs along South Tryon this week, with hundreds of openings ranging from warehouse to tech support. Keep an eye on the city’s jobs portal for more details.

On a lighter note, the city’s music scene is experiencing a burst of energy. Local favorites are playing tonight at the Evening Muse in NoDa, and be sure to catch the Juneteenth Music and Arts Festival at Romare Bearden Park tomorrow. Sports fans, our Charlotte FC just pulled off a dramatic win over Atlanta, keeping playoff hopes alive. Several local high school baseball teams are also celebrating after clinching state semifinals spots, a point of pride for families across the region.

For feel-good news, neighbors in Dilworth rallied together this weekend to rebuild a community garden after last week’s storm damage. Volunteers of all ages showed up, proof that even after rough weather, our Charlotte spirit shines through.

That’s your Tuesday roundup. This has been Charlotte Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.

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