Good morning, Huntersville.

Channel 9's Eli Brand joined Hearts for the Invisible volunteers on Friday to hand out water and cooling resources to those experiencing homelessness during a severe heatwave — the group has been visiting encampments daily to help keep neighbors safe as temperatures stay extreme.

Sister Hazel will perform at Lost Worlds Brewing today at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Lost at the Lake Summer Concert Series — in partnership with the Cain Center — with tickets selling for about $37 in advance.

A telehealth company analyzed CDC data and found the Carolinas among the worst in the nation for STD infections—North Carolina ranked No. 7 and South Carolina ranked No. 8.

The report also marked Mecklenburg County as a hotspot among large counties, noting that southern states face challenges with STD prevention due to limited access to healthcare and sexual health education.

With extreme heat and high heat indices predicted until Monday, Charlotte-Mecklenburg agencies and partners are offering services such as free transportation to cooling stations and fan giveaways – including available relief at David B.

Waymer Recreation Center in Huntersville. Residents are urged to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity and follow public health advice to avoid heat-related illness.