Good morning, Huntersville.

Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation hosted Teen Summer Jam last Friday at the Eastway Rec Center to offer teens activities (basketball, a recording studio, art, and games) that promote mentorship and help lower crime rates.

More than 140 teens signed up for basketball while many joined other activities.

CMPD is recruiting new officers at local malls, colleges and career fairs as part of its ongoing outreach efforts.

The department offers benefits including a starting pay (over $65,000) and a $7,500 hiring bonus, and nearly 1,400 applications were received in 2025.

Huntersville homeowners looking into home warranties are urged to verify coverage details—Consumer Reports warns many plans exclude repairs for parts like water heater tanks and ice makers and advises checking for existing builder or credit card protections before purchasing a policy.

Huntersville’s 14-year-old Matthew Garland launches his rookie campaign at the Cook Out Summer Shootout after his family moved from San Francisco to pursue racing.

He drives a Legend Car while raising awareness for ectodermal dysplasia and Operation Motorsport for veterans.