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Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Good morning, Huntersville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In January, volunteers in Mecklenburg County completed the Point-in-Time Count and found over 2,000 people experiencing homelessness, with 1,500 sheltered and nearly 500 living on the streets—a change from last year's figures—as county leaders plan to use the data to better connect residents with help. WSOCTV.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chipmaker Nvidia and glassmaker Corning announced on May 6 plans to build three manufacturing facilities in North Carolina and Texas that will create 3,000 jobs to support AI optical connectivity in hyperscale data centers. The expansion may provide job opportunities — a boost for Huntersville workers — and strengthen industry. WSOCTV.com
- ➤ Last Thursday, Mecklenburg County and Charlotte honored seven local businesses as winners of the 2026 Crowns of Enterprise Awards — recognizing their innovation, leadership and positive impact on the local economy. The awards celebrated contributions from digital empowerment to sustainable design. Mecklenburg County News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A recent ADP Research study ranks the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area as the No-9 job market for college grads in 2026 - up from No-20 last year. The analysis compared pay, opportunity, and affordability using data from more than 409000 workers and 20000 employers. WSOCTV.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The CMS board and superintendent held a heated debate about the district's upcoming budget as tensions and frustrations continue. The meeting highlighted disputes over funding directions for schools. WCNC
- ➤ Public Health Nurse Caitlyn Mathis from Greenway Park Elementary School was named Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Nurse of the Year on May 6 during National School Nurse Day. She received the honor at a surprise ceremony with school officials, colleagues, and students. Mecklenburg County News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The NC Forest Service lifted its burning ban for Mecklenburg (and 18 other counties) at 8 a.m. May 8 after recent rain improved conditions, though officials warn drought recovery is still in progress. Residents must obtain new permits and follow safety guidelines. WCNC
- ➤ Charlotte‐Mecklenburg Schools board members pressed Superintendent Crystal Hill for clearer answers ahead of a May 15 deadline. They raised concerns over her initial $2.1 billion proposal (highlighting equity, mental-health, and state funding issues) and expect a revised plan by 3 p.m. Monday for a board vote Tuesday. WSOCTV.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ High school tennis stars brought excitement at the regionals as Pine Lake Prep’s Jackson Grathwohl won the 3A Midwest singles title and Lake Norman Charter’s Tejas Sridhar along with duo Dylan Bender and William Seymour clinched the 4A regional. Their state championships begin Friday (at Burlington Tennis Center). Lake Norman Publications
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