Good morning, Huntersville.

Huntersville locals can watch the Perseid meteor shower tonight between midnight and dawn as NASA says up to 100 meteors per hour may light up dark skies — check local Channel 9 as meteorologist Joe Puma monitors cloud cover.

Huntersville Elementary School is set to build a new facility facing Sherwood Drive; construction bidders met on Aug.

6 to review plans for 45 classrooms and extra vehicle staging space for drop-off and pick-up, and the building will open for the 2028 to 2029 school year.

CreditFresh offers back-to-school budgeting tips for parents in Huntersville, advising them to save small amounts, take advantage of sales, and review expenses throughout the school year to manage costs effectively.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools officials are investigating concerns over the CMS superintendent (questions remain about the investigation) as they review administrative practices.

Further details are expected as the review proceeds.

Students in six local school districts returned to class today (marking the start of the new academic year) as educators welcomed children back to learning.

Mecklenburg County Air Quality and partners are launching Fresh Air Rides from Aug.

3-30 to help local drivers cut down on solo trips and improve air quality. Eligible participants can log daily rides (which earn entries for weekly and grand prizes) to reduce pollution.

The Lake Norman Wildcats beat the East Lincoln Mustangs 9-0 on Wednesday, Aug.

12 in a season opener despite a one-hour delay due to a thunderstorm (the team scored four goals in the first 15 minutes). They will play next at West Cabarrus on Monday, Aug. 17.

Charlotte Hornets games will be broadcast over-the-air this fall starting Oct.

6 on WSOC Channel 9 + TV64, offering fans full game coverage with pregame and postgame shows as well as upcoming schedule details. A 30-minute schedule release show will air tomorrow night on Channel 9.