Charlotte Local Pulse: Eric Church Takes the Stage, Runners Hit the Trails

Good morning, this is Charlotte Local Pulse for Saturday, April 4. We kick off today with big energy at the Spectrum Center, where Eric Church brings his Free The Machine Tour tonight, packing the house with country hits thatll have us all singing along. Over at the U.S. National Whitewater Center, the New South Trail Marathon fires up this morning, drawing runners from across the region to tackle those challenging paths along the Catawba River expect crowds and road alerts near West Morehead Street. Weather plays nice today, with partly sunny skies and highs near 72 degrees, perfect for outdoor fun, though a stray shower could pop up by evening stay dry if youre heading to the Whitewater Center or Uptown events. City Hall approved funding yesterday for neighborhood street repairs on Beatties Ford Road, easing commutes for thousands of us driving daily. In new business buzz, the iconic Swanee Theatre in Plaza Midwood ramps up interactive community events this weekend, drawing families for hands-on fun. Job seekers, mark your calendars for the Employment Job Fair at the Whitewater Center soon, plus Charlotte hosts Community TechDay on April 23 at Johnson C. Smith University, offering HBCU students a shot at $10,000 prizes in tech challenges great for our growing tech job market, where openings top 15,000 citywide. Real estate heats up too, with median home prices around $420,000, up 5 percent from last year, especially hot in NoDa. Local schools shine East Mecklenburg Highs basketball team clinched regionals Thursday. On a serious note, Charlottes police report one significant incident overnight a vehicle pursuit on I-77 near Northlake Mall ended in an arrest, no injuries, but watch for patrols boosting safety. For feel-good vibes, volunteers at the Swanee Theatre surprised kids with free art workshops yesterday, sparking creativity in our community. Looking ahead, Zipline and Dine hits the Whitewater Center April 8, and Tuck Fest April 24 to 26 promises music and paddling. Thanks for tuning in, listeners subscribe for daily updates. This has been Charlotte Local Pulse. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.