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Uptown Buzz: ACC Tourney Finale, St. Paddy's Festivities, Affordable Housing, Booming Tech Jobs
Good morning, this is Charlotte Local Pulse for March 15, 2025.
We're kicking off the weekend with a flurry of activity in Uptown as the ACC Tournament wraps up and St. Patrick's Day festivities begin. Duke narrowly defeated UNC in a thrilling 74-71 semifinal last night, setting up today's championship game. If you're heading to any events, be aware of road closures along Tryon Street and expect heavy traffic.
Speaking of St. Patrick's Day, the annual parade steps off at 11 AM on Tryon and 9th Street. The festival runs from 10 AM to 6 PM between 3rd Street and Levine Avenue of the Arts. We're looking at partly cloudy skies with a high of 68 degrees - perfect weather for celebrating.
In city news, the council approved a new affordable housing development on Beatties Ford Road, adding 200 units for low-income residents. Construction is set to begin next month.
Our job market continues to boom, with tech positions leading the way. Recent reports show a 50% jump in tech job postings, with nearly 30,000 tech professionals now calling Charlotte home. The average salary for back-end developers has reached $114,000, while data scientists can earn up to $202,000.
In real estate, home prices have stabilized after last year's surge. The median home price in Charlotte now stands at $375,000, up 3% from last year.
Exciting news for music lovers - Grammy-winning artist Lizzo just announced she'll be kicking off her world tour at Spectrum Center in May. Tickets go on sale next week.
On the business front, we're saying goodbye to a local favorite. After 25 years, Price's Chicken Coop on Camden Road is closing its doors next month. But it's not all sad news - a new vegan restaurant, Green Leaf, is opening in NoDa next week.
In sports, the Charlotte 49ers men's basketball team fell to Rice in the American Athletic Conference tournament, ending their season with an 11-21 record. However, our high school teams are shining - Myers Park High just won the state 4A basketball championship.
Looking ahead, don't forget about the Spring Fling Festival at Baxter Village tomorrow. It runs from 2 PM to 6 PM and includes a St. Patrick's Day parade at 5 PM.
In public safety news, CMPD is investigating three separate shootings from last weekend that left three people dead. They're asking for the public's help and have increased patrols in affected areas.
On a brighter note, local hero Tim Johnson was honored yesterday for rescuing a family from a house fire on Wilkinson Boulevard last month. His quick thinking saved four lives.
This has been Charlotte Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
We're kicking off the weekend with a flurry of activity in Uptown as the ACC Tournament wraps up and St. Patrick's Day festivities begin. Duke narrowly defeated UNC in a thrilling 74-71 semifinal last night, setting up today's championship game. If you're heading to any events, be aware of road closures along Tryon Street and expect heavy traffic.
Speaking of St. Patrick's Day, the annual parade steps off at 11 AM on Tryon and 9th Street. The festival runs from 10 AM to 6 PM between 3rd Street and Levine Avenue of the Arts. We're looking at partly cloudy skies with a high of 68 degrees - perfect weather for celebrating.
In city news, the council approved a new affordable housing development on Beatties Ford Road, adding 200 units for low-income residents. Construction is set to begin next month.
Our job market continues to boom, with tech positions leading the way. Recent reports show a 50% jump in tech job postings, with nearly 30,000 tech professionals now calling Charlotte home. The average salary for back-end developers has reached $114,000, while data scientists can earn up to $202,000.
In real estate, home prices have stabilized after last year's surge. The median home price in Charlotte now stands at $375,000, up 3% from last year.
Exciting news for music lovers - Grammy-winning artist Lizzo just announced she'll be kicking off her world tour at Spectrum Center in May. Tickets go on sale next week.
On the business front, we're saying goodbye to a local favorite. After 25 years, Price's Chicken Coop on Camden Road is closing its doors next month. But it's not all sad news - a new vegan restaurant, Green Leaf, is opening in NoDa next week.
In sports, the Charlotte 49ers men's basketball team fell to Rice in the American Athletic Conference tournament, ending their season with an 11-21 record. However, our high school teams are shining - Myers Park High just won the state 4A basketball championship.
Looking ahead, don't forget about the Spring Fling Festival at Baxter Village tomorrow. It runs from 2 PM to 6 PM and includes a St. Patrick's Day parade at 5 PM.
In public safety news, CMPD is investigating three separate shootings from last weekend that left three people dead. They're asking for the public's help and have increased patrols in affected areas.
On a brighter note, local hero Tim Johnson was honored yesterday for rescuing a family from a house fire on Wilkinson Boulevard last month. His quick thinking saved four lives.
This has been Charlotte Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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By Inception Point AiGood morning, this is Charlotte Local Pulse for March 15, 2025.
We're kicking off the weekend with a flurry of activity in Uptown as the ACC Tournament wraps up and St. Patrick's Day festivities begin. Duke narrowly defeated UNC in a thrilling 74-71 semifinal last night, setting up today's championship game. If you're heading to any events, be aware of road closures along Tryon Street and expect heavy traffic.
Speaking of St. Patrick's Day, the annual parade steps off at 11 AM on Tryon and 9th Street. The festival runs from 10 AM to 6 PM between 3rd Street and Levine Avenue of the Arts. We're looking at partly cloudy skies with a high of 68 degrees - perfect weather for celebrating.
In city news, the council approved a new affordable housing development on Beatties Ford Road, adding 200 units for low-income residents. Construction is set to begin next month.
Our job market continues to boom, with tech positions leading the way. Recent reports show a 50% jump in tech job postings, with nearly 30,000 tech professionals now calling Charlotte home. The average salary for back-end developers has reached $114,000, while data scientists can earn up to $202,000.
In real estate, home prices have stabilized after last year's surge. The median home price in Charlotte now stands at $375,000, up 3% from last year.
Exciting news for music lovers - Grammy-winning artist Lizzo just announced she'll be kicking off her world tour at Spectrum Center in May. Tickets go on sale next week.
On the business front, we're saying goodbye to a local favorite. After 25 years, Price's Chicken Coop on Camden Road is closing its doors next month. But it's not all sad news - a new vegan restaurant, Green Leaf, is opening in NoDa next week.
In sports, the Charlotte 49ers men's basketball team fell to Rice in the American Athletic Conference tournament, ending their season with an 11-21 record. However, our high school teams are shining - Myers Park High just won the state 4A basketball championship.
Looking ahead, don't forget about the Spring Fling Festival at Baxter Village tomorrow. It runs from 2 PM to 6 PM and includes a St. Patrick's Day parade at 5 PM.
In public safety news, CMPD is investigating three separate shootings from last weekend that left three people dead. They're asking for the public's help and have increased patrols in affected areas.
On a brighter note, local hero Tim Johnson was honored yesterday for rescuing a family from a house fire on Wilkinson Boulevard last month. His quick thinking saved four lives.
This has been Charlotte Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
We're kicking off the weekend with a flurry of activity in Uptown as the ACC Tournament wraps up and St. Patrick's Day festivities begin. Duke narrowly defeated UNC in a thrilling 74-71 semifinal last night, setting up today's championship game. If you're heading to any events, be aware of road closures along Tryon Street and expect heavy traffic.
Speaking of St. Patrick's Day, the annual parade steps off at 11 AM on Tryon and 9th Street. The festival runs from 10 AM to 6 PM between 3rd Street and Levine Avenue of the Arts. We're looking at partly cloudy skies with a high of 68 degrees - perfect weather for celebrating.
In city news, the council approved a new affordable housing development on Beatties Ford Road, adding 200 units for low-income residents. Construction is set to begin next month.
Our job market continues to boom, with tech positions leading the way. Recent reports show a 50% jump in tech job postings, with nearly 30,000 tech professionals now calling Charlotte home. The average salary for back-end developers has reached $114,000, while data scientists can earn up to $202,000.
In real estate, home prices have stabilized after last year's surge. The median home price in Charlotte now stands at $375,000, up 3% from last year.
Exciting news for music lovers - Grammy-winning artist Lizzo just announced she'll be kicking off her world tour at Spectrum Center in May. Tickets go on sale next week.
On the business front, we're saying goodbye to a local favorite. After 25 years, Price's Chicken Coop on Camden Road is closing its doors next month. But it's not all sad news - a new vegan restaurant, Green Leaf, is opening in NoDa next week.
In sports, the Charlotte 49ers men's basketball team fell to Rice in the American Athletic Conference tournament, ending their season with an 11-21 record. However, our high school teams are shining - Myers Park High just won the state 4A basketball championship.
Looking ahead, don't forget about the Spring Fling Festival at Baxter Village tomorrow. It runs from 2 PM to 6 PM and includes a St. Patrick's Day parade at 5 PM.
In public safety news, CMPD is investigating three separate shootings from last weekend that left three people dead. They're asking for the public's help and have increased patrols in affected areas.
On a brighter note, local hero Tim Johnson was honored yesterday for rescuing a family from a house fire on Wilkinson Boulevard last month. His quick thinking saved four lives.
This has been Charlotte Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI