26 JAN 2025 · Good morning, this is Charlotte Local Pulse for Sunday, January 26, 2025. We're starting off with a look at the weekend's top events. If you're looking for something to do today, you might want to check out the Winter Jam Tour 2025 at Bojangles Coliseum, which kicks off at 5:00 PM. Alternatively, you could enjoy some jazz at the Middle C Jazz Club with the Black Notes Project at 8:00 PM, or head to The Comedy Zone for a night of laughter with Ray Money at 6:00 PM[1].
Moving on to the job market, we see a vibrant scene with numerous opportunities. Indeed lists over 1,000 job openings in Charlotte, including positions at major employers like Apple and Deloitte. Notably, there are openings for a Business Expert at Apple and a Deloitte Corporate Finance - Investment Banking 2025 Summer Analyst. Additionally, McKenney's Inc. is offering a Fall 2025 IT Co-op, providing hands-on experience with advanced technologies[2].
In tech news, Charlotte's industry is booming, with over 17,000 open positions, particularly in finance and healthcare. Key roles include back-end development, infrastructure, and security, with average salaries ranging from $114,000 to $152,000. Skills in JavaScript, Python, and cloud expertise are in high demand, supported by a projected 8% job growth through 2033[4].
On the real estate front, the Greater Charlotte Home + Landscape Show took place on Saturday, January 25, at 4751 State Hwy 49 in Concord, offering insights into the latest home and landscape trends[1].
From city hall, we note that the Mecklenburg County Courts recently declared a Code Green - Severe Weather alert on January 22, leading to the cancellation of all court sessions and the closure of the courthouse to the public[5].
Weather-wise, after the recent severe weather alert, today looks to be a clearer day, making it perfect for outdoor activities. However, we recommend checking local news outlets for any updates.
In new business activity, we see a variety of events and openings. The Literary Cafe featuring Curtis Bunn took place at UNC Charlotte on Saturday, January 25, and the "Brews & Boils" event at NoDa Brewing Company offered a unique culinary experience[1][3].
Upcoming community events include the Queen's Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week, which continues today with over 100 participating restaurants across nine counties around the Charlotte metro area[1].
In local school achievements, the Charlotte 49ers Women's Tennis team is set to play against Harvard or Princeton today at 10:00 AM at UNC Charlotte[1].
Finally, in today's crime report, we have no significant incidents to report from the past 24 hours. However, we always encourage our listeners to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
This has been Charlotte Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.