Good morning, Huntersville.

Huntersville residents near the Microsoft data center construction have said that dust and noise disrupt daily routines.

The project continues and locals are urging officials to explore solutions (official responses are pending).

Dr. Melissa Balknight (with 30 years of experience) has taken the helm for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools after Dr. Crystal Hill was placed on paid leave; the deputy will lead summer preparations to ensure that students have highly qualified teachers when school opens in about two months from today.

Starting June 29, the NC Turnpike Authority will raise tolls by up to 25 cents on select I-485 lanes during peak travel times — records show the lanes have logged over 750,000 trips since opening — so local motorists can adjust their routes accordingly.

On June 16, county commissioners approved up to $634,000 in tax rebate incentives for Capital Group’s real estate and office investments + this $18.8 million package also provides a three-year county rebate, a five-year city rebate, and a 12-year grant from the N.C.

Dept. of Commerce.

Former North Mecklenburg High School star and Duke Blue Devil Isaiah Evans (nicknamed Showtime Slim) was selected No. 33 overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves via a trade with the Brooklyn Nets in the 2026 NBA Draft.

The trade will be finalized later and he joins teammate Cameron Boozer.

Hopewell alum Tyler Howe starred as a freshman for the Tar Heels, starting 61 games and earning the Opening Day spot as the team finished as national runner-ups.

He will return in Chapel Hill for his sophomore season and join the Cape Cod Baseball League this summer.