Good morning, Huntersville.

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.

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.

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.

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.