Good morning, Huntersville.

On July 7, a severe storm broke a large tree onto a mobile home in Huntington Green, trapping teenager Alison, who died on July 11; since then, neighbors, churches, and local groups have rallied (donating meals, funds, and prayers) to help the family rebuild after losing their home.

A study shows last year’s PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club generated $192M in economic benefit for the region, with $116M in direct spending on hotels, meals, and transportation.

This event has been one of the area’s most prosperous tourism highlights.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board said it will need a few more weeks to finish its investigation into Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill, who was placed on leave over a month ago + Deputy Superintendent Dr. Melissa Balknight is preparing for classes that start Aug.

25.

North Carolina families can once again sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a free program that mails a monthly book to children from birth to age 5.

Enrollment reopened this summer after pausing new registrations in January due to capacity limits.

UNC Charlotte will use a $15M NSF grant to build the Carolinas Grid Engine and develop new tech to update aging grids, boost reliability, and train future energy professionals through partnerships with local firms such as Duke Energy and Siemens.