Good morning, Huntersville.

Brian M. Wofford, the new CEO of Atrium Health Lake Norman Hospital, will answer questions at the Newsmakers Breakfast on May 22 at The Peninsula Club in Cornelius.

The $255 million hospital—set to open early in July with 36 beds and plans for 23 more—adds to local growth as the $16 breakfast starts at 7:15 a.m.

Former Mecklenburg County judge Charles 'Casey' Viser, who resigned in 2022 after being elected to an 8-year term, missed his probable cause hearing last Friday and now faces an arrest order for felony cocaine charges after an officer pulled him over for having fake tags on his Mercedes.

On April 5, vandals poured sugar into the gas tank of My Father’s Choice Ministries' van that helped 57 people get to appointments and receive food.

Pastor Denise Lewis said the ruined vehicle forced the organization to use her truck and reschedule services — showing a direct impact on their ability to meet clients’ needs.

The Job Fair of the Carolinas will be held at Carowinds and will feature over 50 employers offering job opportunities—Huntersville job seekers are encouraged to attend.

Haven Williams, a 7th grader at Northeast Middle, was named National Ambassador for Mecklenburg County’s annual Do the Write Thing contest and will share her experiences with youth violence during a Washington, D.C. trip in July.

Her teacher Mai-Lan Lewis was also honored at a recognition ceremony held May 5 at Charlotte Police and Fire Training Academy — an event that highlights the program’s goal to help students express their challenges.

A special community meeting for veterans will be held on May 8 from 6 pm to 7 pm at Huntersville Town Hall at 101 Huntersville-Concord Rd, where Mecklenburg county commissioner Arthur Griffin will present on veterans services & lead a discussion; residents are encouraged to register in advance because space is limited.

Residents on Nantz Road opposed the Sunset Cove rezoning proposal that would convert two lakefront single-family homes into an event venue and add a 6,000 square foot tent space near Ramsey Creek Park.

They voiced concerns over parking and traffic at a Town Board Meeting on May 6 — the proposal is scheduled for a planning board hearing in June/July.

Town Manager Andrew Grant unveiled his $39.4 million fiscal year 2026 budget proposal on May 6—if approved, the tax rate will remain 17.31 cents per $100 assessed value so a home valued at $500,000 will pay about $865 in town taxes.

The proposal, which funds a full-time fire department and other services, will be discussed again at a public hearing on May 19 and must be adopted by June 30.