Huntersville Local News – Friday, February 27th, 2026

Daily Huntersville

Friday, February 27th, 2026

Good morning, Huntersville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of February.

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ The Weddington Road Interchange on Interstate 485 was renamed for Edward (Ned) Curran, a local business leader honored for his decades of transportation service. He formerly chaired the North Carolina Department of Transportation and now serves on the new Transportation Authority. WSOCTV.com

HEALTH NEWS

➤ Elite Treats LLC recalled a batch of its Elite Treats Chicken Chips for Dogs after a third-party lab found salmonella in 6-ounce packages sent to stores including those in North Carolina (the FDA advises disposing of the product and cleaning pet bowls). WSOCTV.com

LIFESTYLE NEWS

➤ National Puppy Day will take place on March 23 and prompts Huntersville residents to prepare for a long-term pet commitment; local veterinarians advise a clear vaccination+training plan along with careful nutrition to help puppies grow healthy. WSOCTV.com

SPORTS NEWS

➤ Chris Gabehart, the ex-competition director, filed a legal response in Charlotte on Wednesday denying that he shared Joe Gibbs Racing’s confidential race data with Spire Motorsports & adding he took photos without intent to distribute them. WCNC
➤ Knueppel broke the NBA rookie 3-point season record by scoring 28 points as the Hornets beat the Pacers 133-109 last night+ his record-setting three came with 9:41 left in the fourth quarter. WSOCTV.com

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HUNTERSVILLE ANNOUNCEMENTS

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