Good morning, Huntersville.

Due to extreme cold weather, local group Two Girls Lots of Dogs is collecting winter supplies for outdoor chained dogs in Huntersville to help keep them safe (donations are accepted now).

Major airlines are offering free flight changes as a winter storm is set to affect the Charlotte region on Saturday, Jan.

24. Delta, American, United, Southwest and Spirit provide flexible travel policies for rescheduling trips between Jan. 21 and Jan. 28 (policies vary by airline).

Queen's Feast brings prix fixe meals at over 120 restaurants from Friday, Jan.

23 until Sunday, Feb. 1, and features local dining options like North Italia at Birkdale in Huntersville (deals range from $30 to $55 per person).

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas is hosting the Impactful Youth Mentoring Summit today at the UNCC Dubois Center from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., featuring workshops and panel discussions on keeping kids safe and exploring career options.

Governor Stein declared a state of emergency on Wednesday as a major winter storm is expected to hit the region.

Transportation crews are pre-treating roads and officials urge residents to prepare and avoid unnecessary travel when hazardous conditions begin Saturday morning — impacts may last for several days.

County emergency medical services are preparing for an upcoming winter storm and advise residents to gather essential supplies for the weekend (heavy snow and ice are expected).

On Jan. 16, Hough Huskies, led by Tre Ratliff with 28 points, beat North Meck 58-56 on the Vikings' home court, snapping a 23-game losing streak (their biggest win this season).

The win improved the Huskies’ record to 12-3 and extended a six-game winning streak.

The Lady Vikings outplayed Hough with a final score of 69-24 at North Meck, highlighted by Lenise Joseph’s 27 points + Morgan Knox’s 10 as the team improved to a 13-2 season record.

Three local schools won state cheerleading championships on Jan.

9 at the 23rd annual NCHSAA Cheerleading Invitational — Lake Norman earned three titles, including its third straight D1 achievements, while East Lincoln and Mooresville also triumphed, and four varsity teams will compete at nationals in Orlando from Jan. 30-Feb. 8.