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Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Good morning, Huntersville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Path to Permanency is uniting social workers, agencies, and foster families in Mecklenburg County to tackle placement delays—this group seeks lasting solutions to help children find stable homes as soon as possible. WCNC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Privacy concerns have been raised about smart doorbell brands following reports of possible data vulnerabilities. Experts advise Huntersville residents to review their devices’ security settings to protect personal information. WCNC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Birkdale Village has set a 6 p.m. curfew for unaccompanied minors starting this weekend after a recent disturbance led to police involvement — extra patrols will also be present on Friday and Saturday nights. WSOCTV.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The NC Wildlife Resources Commission invites local input on proposed migratory bird hunting season dates for 2026 and 2027; comments are accepted online until 5 p.m. on March 4 + final regulations will be approved at a meeting on April 16. WSOCTV.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools held a community engagement session yesterday at 6 p.m. at Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences to introduce the 2026-27 budget planning process, allowing local families to ask questions; a virtual session is set for Feb. 27. WSOCTV.com
- ➤ Local officials raised the youth curfew time at Birkdale Village after a weekend incident involving minors, aiming to curb issues and bolster safety (residents expressed support for the change). WCNC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Long snapper J.J. Jansen signed a one-year deal with the Panthers to begin his 18th season, aiming to extend his record of 277 games played. He could move into the NFL's top 20 if he plays all 17 games next season. WSOCTV.com
- ➤ Atrium Health has inked a multi-year deal (disclosed this morning) to become the major sponsor of the upgraded Truist Championship at Quail Hollow, set to boost our local golf scene. The PGA Tour event will bring top competition and local excitement in the coming season. WSOCTV.com
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