Good morning, Huntersville.

Lincolnton High School graduate Jadyn Allman was crowned Apple Queen at the 48th annual Lincoln County Apple Queen Scholarship Pageant on Aug.

1, winning $12,500 in scholarships. The student, now at Catawba Valley Community College, used reused attire to highlight her platform on thrifting and recycling in local schools.

The Catawba Riverkeeper has launched a floating classroom on Lake Norman — a 12' x 40' boat captained by USCG Capt. Ronnie Caldwell and led by environmental instructor Oggy Tabb — that offers K-12 field trips from Stutts Marina to learn about water quality, ecology and wildlife.

County Manager Mike Bryant named Dr. Kimberly Scott the new director of Public Health on Aug.

5; she (with over 15 years of experience) had served as interim director since January.

On Tuesday, Aug. 4, state health officials reported 867 cyclosporiasis cases in North Carolina, including 43 in Mecklenburg County, with 149 new cases and 9 hospitalizations.

Health officials are investigating the rise and advise residents to rinse produce (washing may not remove all parasites).

Health officials confirmed the first West Nile virus case of 2026 in Gaston County and identified a blood donor in Mecklenburg along with virus activity in mosquitoes from Cabarrus, Forsyth, and Mecklenburg counties.

They urge residents to use EPA-registered repellent and remove standing water (a common mosquito breeding ground).

RentRedi has released a checklist with 15 tips for Huntersville landlords to improve rental property cash flow.

The guide explains how regular rent reviews, cost-saving steps, and thorough tenant screening can reduce expenses & boost monthly income.