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Good morning, this is Charlotte Local Pulse for Saturday, November 8th, 2025. We wake up to breaking news—if you're heading out, be aware that all lanes on Interstate 77 are shut down near Woodlawn Road this morning due to a major crash. Authorities ask us to avoid the area and plan extra time if we're traveling through South End or uptown. On a related note, CATS bus riders near North Tryon and Ashby saw service delays yesterday afternoon when an individual was injured in a stabbing on board. Police responded quickly and an investigation is ongoing. CMPD is also investigating a homicide in the 4200 block of Oakwood Road in the North Division. Our thoughts are with all affected families, and law enforcement is asking anyone with information to come forward.

Turning to the weather, we're starting the day with lingering clouds and light rain following last night’s showers. Winds will pick up through the afternoon, especially in the Mountain region, with gusts up to 35 miles per hour. Temperatures in Charlotte will fall into the mid-fifties by evening, so it’s a smart idea to grab a jacket if we’re out at any of tonight’s events. By Sunday, we’ll see chillier air moving in and perhaps even a few flurries in higher elevations, but nothing major expected.

Now to city hall, as November gets underway, many of us are shopping on the Affordable Care Act marketplace. However, there’s uncertainty this year because Congress still hasn’t decided whether to extend the enhanced premium tax credits, potentially driving up premiums for many. Marketplace experts encourage us to keep checking back, as legislative changes could happen at any moment and impact coverage options for next year.

For our friends relying on SNAP benefits, there’s some relief. North Carolina’s health department announced that full November SNAP payments should land on EBT cards as early as this weekend, following yesterday’s partial deposit, thanks to a last-minute decision by the federal government. Officials at the Food Bank say demand for assistance remains at a two-decade high.

Charlotte’s job market continues to show resilience despite higher layoffs nationally. Companies here are still actively hiring, especially in fields like tech, healthcare, logistics, and banking. For veterans, the city shines—Nucor, Siemens Energy, and others received federal awards for leading the way in veteran hiring this year. Local unemployment hovers near four and a half percent, but job seekers do face more competition, so experts suggest persistence in applying.

If we’re involved in real estate, home buying remains competitive, with Charlotte’s mix of affordability and growth still drawing new residents. Current trends suggest stabilized prices, though inventory remains tight.

There’s good energy tonight and through the weekend with the Charlotte Jazz Festival returning to the Levine Center for the Arts and a holiday-themed market opening at Camp North End. Local high school football playoffs continue, and congratulations are in order for Myers Park High for their big win last night, securing a spot in the semifinals.

On a lighter note, let’s end with a feel-good story—a group of Plaza Midwood neighbors rallied last night to clear storm debris from the yards of seniors on Thomas Avenue. Community spirit remains strong in every corner of our city.

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