Good morning, Huntersville.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.