Good morning, this is Charlotte Local Pulse for January 17, 2025. We're starting off the day with a look at the latest developments in our city.

Yesterday, a crash on US-74 in Charlotte caused significant delays, shutting down two lanes for several hours in the afternoon. Fortunately, no major injuries were reported, but it's a reminder to stay vigilant on our roads[3].

Moving on to the job market, we have some exciting news. Indeed.com lists over 1,000 job openings in Charlotte, with top employers like Wells Fargo and the City of Charlotte hiring for various positions. Notably, Meadow Farms Dental Care in Mooresville is opening a new office in March and is hiring for full-time hygiene positions with a $10,000 sign-on bonus. Additionally, the 2025 Launch Program for Business Analysts and the Early Career Program in Marketing & Digital Ops are now accepting applications[2].

In the tech sector, Charlotte's cybersecurity job market is booming, with a projected 15% increase in jobs by 2025. Major companies like Bank of America and Red Ventures are leading the charge, offering competitive salaries and career growth opportunities. Roles like Cloud Security Architects and Penetration Testers are in high demand, with salaries ranging from $100,000 to over $150,000 annually[4].

In real estate news, we don't have any major updates today, but we'll keep an eye on the market for you.

From city hall, there are no significant updates that affect daily life, but we'll continue to monitor any developments.

Weather-wise, it's a chilly morning, but we're expecting a mostly sunny day with highs in the mid-50s. Perfect weather for getting out and about in our beautiful city.

In new business activity, we have a few openings to note. A new veterinary hospital is opening in January, offering compassionate care to pet patients and their loved ones. Plus, Nucamp's 15-week Cybersecurity Fundamentals bootcamp is available for those looking to break into the field.

Upcoming community events include the SecureWorld conference at the Charlotte Convention Center in April and FutureCon's hybrid event in September, both focusing on cybersecurity and digital innovation.

In local school achievements, we don't have any specific updates today, but we're always proud of our students' accomplishments.

On a feel-good note, it's great to see our community coming together to support local businesses and initiatives.

In today's crime report, we have a few incidents to note. A crash on US-74 yesterday caused significant delays, but fortunately, no major injuries were reported. We urge everyone to stay safe and vigilant on our roads.

This has been Charlotte Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.