Charlotte Local Pulse: NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, Bruno Mars Tour, and Weekend Weather

Good morning, this is Charlotte Local Pulse for Saturday, April 25. We kick off with breaking news from zMAX Dragway at Charlotte Motor Speedway, where the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals are roaring through today and tomorrow. Nitro-fueled dragsters pack 44,000 horsepower, and every ticket gets you pit access to see stars like Shawn Ellington up close. Perfect for our thrill-seeking listeners if youre heading out this weekend. Shifting to music and culture, Queen City Nerve lists hot live shows wrapping up from the past week, like Bad Bad Hats at Evening Muse and Gregory Porter at Ovens Auditorium. Today, catch DJ Icey at The Rabbit Hole or Ashley Kutcher with Bellah Mae at Evening Muse. Looking ahead, Bruno Mars brings his Romantic Tour to Bank of America Stadium on April 29, so grab those tickets fast. On the sports front, NHRA action dominates locally, while Whitewater Center keeps trails open for hiking and paddling, with guest services running till 7pm today. U.S. News reports no major local school sports results yet, but community vibes are strong. City Hall updates stay quiet this week, with no big daily life decisions announced. Job market shows steady growth, around 5,000 openings in tech and healthcare per recent listings. Real estate heats up too, with median home prices near 420,000 dollars, up 4 percent from last year, drawing buyers to NoDa and South End. New business buzz includes the High Point Market kicking off today, boosting furniture spots around town. Weather-wise, clear skies and mid-70s make for ideal outdoor fun, no storms like those Oklahoma tornadoes impacting us. Expect the same mild outlook through Sunday. Crime report from the past 24 hours notes minor incidents, like a theft arrest on Tryon Street near Uptown, but CMPD says public safety remains strong with no major alerts. Upcoming, hit the Greater Charlotte Book Crawl tomorrow at various spots, or Charlotte Earth Day at Independent Picture House. For a feel-good story, locals rallied at First Ward Park for free SHOUT! Showcase music last night, strengthening our community bonds. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and remember to 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.