Huntersville Local News – Thursday, January 8th, 2026

Daily Huntersville

Thursday, January 8th, 2026

Good morning, Huntersville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ The Mecklenburg County home repair program helps eligible homeowners, especially seniors, by paying for roofing, plumbing, electrical, and accessibility improvements. Homeowners agree to a five-year residency or sell to income-qualified buyers while partnering with local nonprofits since 2020. Mecklenburg County News

HEALTH NEWS

➤ North Carolina recorded 71 flu deaths and four measles cases tied to a South Carolina outbreak; health officials (Kelly Kimple) stress that vaccination is needed to prevent further spread. WCNC

SPORTS NEWS

➤ Carolina Panthers teased former star Cam Newton to appear as Keep Pounding drummer for their playoff home game against the Rams on Saturday at Bank of America Stadium & his image was featured on social media. WSOCTV.com
➤ Isaiah Evans, a current Duke star and North Mecklenburg alum, scored 23 points to lead his team to a comeback win over ranked Louisville on Tuesday, Jan. 6, with teammates adding 27 and 20 points. He is averaging 22.6 points through three ACC games this season. WBTV
➤ Lake Norman’s annual Barefoot Challenge saw competitors struggle on rough waters early on but conditions later improved; 68 year old Terry Ryan (winner with 228 points) won the Men’s Division while local Logan Harrington (12) competed again with his family in the unique event. Lake Norman Publications

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