Good morning, Huntersville.

On May 19, the North Mecklenburg Woman’s Club awarded $83,000 in funding to nonprofits including Ada Jenkins Center, Angels and Sparrows, Beds for Kids, Bridge of Hearts, Caterpillar Ministries, Hope House and Shining Hope Farms.

Outgoing club president Lesi Jonap said the club is proud of its work and remains committed to supporting local women, children and families through monthly meetings and volunteer efforts — a tradition that spans 110 years.

A construction site fire burned a building near Farmington Ridge Parkway at the Mecklenburg-Cabarrus County line on Monday morning, affecting nearby apartments with cracked windows—no injuries have been reported.

Two officers were injured in a fight at the Cheerwine Festival on Saturday — investigators said.

The Sundown Sounds Music Series will offer free family concerts at Pearl Street Park, Eastway Regional Recreation Center, and Ramsey Creek Beach from June through August—each show beginning at 7:30 p.m. to provide live music for all ages.

Rusty Rozzelle, who spent 45 years protecting local waterways, passed away on May 13th at 68 after a long career in water quality work in Mecklenburg County.

He led efforts such as the SWIM program—bringing people together to improve stream and lake safety for everyone.

Mecklenburg County offices and services will be closed on Monday, May 26 for the Memorial Day holiday—this affects Social Services, Public Health, the Elections Office, tax, and land use departments while park, recreation, and seasonal facilities follow varied schedules.

Residents should check with their service provider for specific hours.

Charlotte oncologists stress the need for regular prostate cancer screenings after former President Biden’s recent diagnosis, noting that one in eight men will be diagnosed with the disease in their lifetime.

They explained that aggressive cancers require careful management and urged patients to discuss symptoms like changes in urination with their primary care doctor—ensuring timely treatment decisions.