Good morning, Huntersville.

Former Mayor and NC Senator Jeff Tarte will be inducted into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine on June 30 at Central Piedmont Community College as Gov. Josh Stein honors his lifelong public service—Tarte served three terms as Cornelius mayor and in the NC Senate from 2013 to 2019.

Lawmakers debated a Senate proposal to let hedge funds own dental practices not run by licensed dentists, but the measure stalled when the House spending plan left it out — critics of private-equity dentistry and Medicaid rate changes say they are watching lawmakers negotiate key issues before the new fiscal year begins on July 1.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control reminds pet owners to avoid leaving pets in parked cars because extreme heat can cause serious harm & may lead to animal abuse charges while advising walks during cool morning or evening hours and quick action if signs of heat stress, such as heavy panting or glazed eyes, appear.

On June 24, when temperatures were expected to hit 99°F, Charlotte-Mecklenburg agencies activated extra resources to help vulnerable residents by opening cooling stations and offering free transportation to relief centers—aiming to reduce heat-related illnesses.

In Huntersville, residents could find relief at David B. Waymer Recreation Center.

Starting July 1, Mecklenburg County will offer the HOMES program to help local homeowners with rising costs by providing grants up to $650—Davidson residents may receive an extra $534, with funds available on a first-come basis until the Nov.

21 deadline.