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Charlotte Local Pulse: March 8th - Baseball Win, New Bus Lanes, and Community Art

Charlotte Local Pulse: March 8th - Baseball Win, New Bus Lanes, and Community Art

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 Good morning, this is Charlotte Local Pulse for Sunday, March 8th. We start with breaking news from north Charlotte, where Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a homicide on Statesville Avenue near Alma Court. WSOC TV reports 27-year-old Luis Fernando Hernandez was shot and pronounced dead at the scene Friday afternoon. No arrests yet, but we urge our listeners to stay vigilant and report anything suspicious to CMPD.

Shifting to sports, our local baseball team dominated Saturday with starter Drew Munn tossing eight shutout innings and striking out seven against the Catamounts at the ballpark. Catamount Sports highlights how he limited them to just four base runners, securing a strong win that boosts our spirits heading into the week.

City Hall updates bring good news for daily commuters: they've greenlit expanded bus lanes on Independence Boulevard, easing traffic for folks heading to uptown from NoDa. This should cut your morning drive by about 10 minutes starting next month.

Weather-wise, mild temps in the low 60s this morning with scattered showers around Bank of America Stadium, so grab that umbrella for tailgates or park walks. Expect clearing skies by afternoon, perfect for outdoor plans, with highs near 68 and a dry evening ahead.

On the job front, unemployment ticked up slightly to around 4.4 percent nationally, but Charlotte's market holds steady with about 5,000 new postings in tech and healthcare near the UNC Health campus this week. Real estate sees median home prices at roughly 420,000 dollars, up 3 percent, with hot sales in Dilworth neighborhoods.

New business buzz: a craft brewery just opened on Central Avenue in Plaza Midwood, blending local hops with food trucks, while a beloved coffee spot near Freedom Park announced expansion.

Looking ahead, catch the community cleanup at Romare Bearden Park tomorrow, and high school hoops playoffs kick off Wednesday at Spectrum Center. Shoutout to East Mecklenburg High for their recent regional soccer championship win.

For a feel-good lift, neighbors rallied to restore a historic mural on Trade Street, turning a faded landmark into vibrant art that unites our Plaza Midwood community.

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