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Huntersville
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
Good morning, Huntersville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Women’s Wear Daily reported that Francesca’s will liquidate its inventory and close all locations, including Huntersville stores. Local sources note that some employees were let go amid financial challenges, though no timeline for the shutdown has been provided. WSOCTV.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Registration is now open for the 2026-27 school year at MECK Pre-K, a free pre-kindergarten program for all 4-year-olds in Mecklenburg County. Families can review enrollment details on the program’s website. WCNC
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Stacker compiled a list from Project FeederWatch data gathered from Jan. 3 to 16 showing the most common birds near feeders in North Carolina & the Northern Cardinal topped the ranking, with details from 292 count sites helping locals track winter bird trends. WSOCTV.com
- ➤ Mecklenburg County Solid Waste now accepts clean plastic bags and wraps at full-service recycling centers and the staffed drop-off center at William R. Davie Park (a change made after local feedback) to keep these items out of landfills while curbside recycling remains off limits. Mecklenburg County News
- ➤ Meteorologist Joe Puma said a potential winter storm is expected to bring snow, rain, and ice to the Carolinas on Saturday and Sunday — raising concerns for slippery roads along Interstate 85. WSOCTV.com
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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