Huntersville Local News – Saturday, August 16th, 2025

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Saturday, August 16th, 2025

Good morning, Huntersville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.

CRIME NEWS

➤ Huntersville police are tracking reckless e-bike riders in Birkdale Village after a juvenile rider claimed his bike can exceed 50 mph—parents and business owners worry the dangerous speeds threaten local safety. WSOCTV.com

CULTURE NEWS

➤ The summer's final Sundown Sounds concert took place on August 15 at Ramsey Creek Park when Gary Lowder & Smokin' Hot performed live on a barge off the beach. Concert goers watched from the beach or boats while the band played a mix of originals and cover songs and enjoyed available concessions. Cornelius Today

ECONOMY NEWS

➤ A new study by ETQ shows that North Carolina's manufacturing employment dropped by 38.5% from 2000—2024, with 292,072 jobs lost, while production rose by 9.6% due to automation. The report details changes across the nation, highlighting a trend of fewer factory jobs paired with higher output. Business Today NC

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

➤ Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services staff found an active harmful algae bloom in a cove on Lake Wylie and advise residents to avoid the area until officials confirm it is safe—this helps reduce exposure to toxins. Mecklenburg County News

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HUNTERSVILLE ANNOUNCEMENTS

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