Good morning, Huntersville.

Local law enforcement is hosting a hands-on youth program (allowing teens to explore police work) that offers practical insight into careers and daily duties.

The initiative aims to mentor teens and spark interest in public safety.

Lake Norman Wildlife invites community members to adopt an island and help keep Lake Norman clean and wildlife-friendly.

Partnering with the North Carolina Wildlife Federation and Duke Energy, the nonprofit aims to boost its conservation work by recruiting volunteer leaders in event planning (and project coordination) to safeguard local habitats.

Educators at a Mecklenburg park found a rare blue-glowing firefly that may be a new species (30 specimens were seen) and are sending samples to an NC State expert to check if it is known in a new area or entirely unidentified.

Town Hall Partners, LLC is buying the old Town Hall at Old Statesville Road and Gilead Road to create a food, beverage and specialty retail destination opening in 2027 as part of downtown’s growing walkable community around civic venues.