Good morning, Huntersville.

Lake Norman Chamber is accepting applications for the 2025-26 Leadership Lake Norman program.

The nine-month course costs $495 for Chamber members and $600 for non-members+ applicants must apply by Sept. 5th and will be notified by Sept. 9th.

The Lake Norman Chamber’s Focus Friday event in Cornelius brought together business leaders, educators, and public officials to discuss North Mecklenburg public education as CMS plans a $2.5B capital improvement to update schools and expand career programs—highlighting ongoing concerns about teacher compensation and student achievement. The Chamber said its next Focus Friday on July 18 will feature local municipal leaders discussing new budgets and local priorities.

Bailey Middle School Orchestra earned an Excellence Award at the Carowinds Festival of Music in May—playing pieces like 'Shiver,' 'Prelude and Fugue,' and 'Sahara Crossing' under the direction of Danielle Cuntapay.

Parents of rising sixth graders can support the program through volunteer work or donations.

The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization is asking for public comments on its 2055 Metropolitan Transportation Plan until July 19—comments will help choose future roadway and transit projects.

The online survey lets Huntersville residents share their views and review project details.

Mecklenburg County is offering $50 vouchers to seniors for fresh produce purchases at certified farmers markets—qualified residents over 60 with incomes at or below $2,413 for one-person households or $3,261 for two-person households can pick up vouchers at events in Davidson, Cornelius, Matthews and Charlotte until the end of summer.