Good morning, Huntersville.

Residents gather for Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday, May 25 — honoring fallen heroes.

Cornelius holds its event at Town Hall from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a keynote speaker, Huntersville hosts its 25th ceremony at Veterans Park from 11 a.m. to noon, and Lincolnton and Troutman hold ceremonies.

The North Mecklenburg Community Chorus held two free patriotic performances—on April 23 at Cain Center for the Arts and April 26 at Veterans Park—to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

The volunteer group united all ages through a Culture Blocks grant initiative with folk, blues and Broadway tunes.

Atrium Health partners with CMS to offer paid internships for students interested in medicine + therapy in Huntersville.

The program gives students hands-on experience to build in-demand healthcare skills.

Governor Stein visited Hope Haven in Mecklenburg this week to spotlight opioid settlement funding that supports recovery programs and prevention efforts; local data shows a 16% decline in overdose deaths, and the county is launching a new surveillance system (including wastewater testing) to catch emerging overdose threats.

Jim Love survived a near-fatal suicide attempt nearly 10 years ago and is now a local mental health advocate who shares his journey on stage to inspire others to get help (relying on support from family, friends, and the arts community).

The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art is offering an Art on Prescription program with Novant Health to help people fight loneliness by giving free access to local art venues (including Charlotte Ballet and Clayworks); museum leaders say it will expand soon.

A judge approved a settlement with the DOJ that requires RealPage to stop using confidential landlord data to set rents, yet state officials continue investigating its role in raising prices (impacting about a third of local apartments).

The decision may alter rental practices in the region.

Mallard Creek High School filed an appeal after its 4x400 relay win was nullified due to unsportsmanlike conduct at the state track meet on May 16 + runner Nyan Brown said his celebratory gesture was misunderstood and the school seeks to have the Mavericks recognized as co-champions.

Racing icon Travis Pastrana will drive No. 25 for Kaulig Racing in the Truck Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway tomorrow (with practice at 3:30 p.m., qualifying at 4:35 p.m., and the race at 7:30 p.m.) as part of Kaulig’s Free Agent Program.