Huntersville Local News – Saturday, February 21st, 2026

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Saturday, February 21st, 2026

Good morning, Huntersville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of February.

ECONOMY NEWS

➤ A report shows that from 2015 to 2024 nearly 80% of low-cost housing in Mecklenburg County vanished, driving up rents so half of all renter households now pay over 30% of their income. Local advocates say soaring costs force many residents to seek housing further away, raising transportation expenses. WBTV

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ A new report shows that over 2,400 residents lacked stable housing in 2025, with county leaders blaming rising rent costs (especially for Black and Latino communities). County officials plan to use the data to guide future affordable housing efforts. WCNC

HEALTH NEWS

➤ Novant Health Cardiologist Dr. Kaustubh Dabhadkar — who appeared on Live Impact news today — explained simple steps to keep the heart strong for local residents. WCNC
➤ Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control is marking National Spay & Neuter Month by urging pet owners in Huntersville to have their cats and dogs sterilized for their health + to combat overpopulation. WCNC

REAL ESTATE NEWS

➤ Stacker compiled a ranking of Charlotte metro cities by rising home prices and found that Huntersville (recording a 1-year increase of $4,364 and a 5-year jump of $183,462) ranked 8th, with the data drawn from Zillow's recent market figures. WSOCTV.com

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