Good morning, Huntersville.

Local driver Jami Finney said a mechanic at her repair shop hit the gas instead of the brake, crashing her car and prompting an insurance settlement of about $6,300 — her car loan further reduced the payment.

Antioch Elementary School will use its school funds to hire a traffic director for morning drop-off along Antioch Church Road for the upcoming school year.

Parents were informed Saturday and officials said they will monitor traffic when school starts Monday (a response to district budget cuts).

CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill said Tuesday she will share more details about her suspension and reinstatement, though no update date was given (public disclosure remains limited due to closed-session discussions).

Channel 9 is hosting its School Tools Drive at Classroom Central to collect essential supplies for local students.

The drive is underway today — providing schools with key resources for learning.

Stephenie Cunningham won a $1M prize at a local QuikTrip on Burton Lane in Cornelius after buying a $30 Max A Million ticket; she received her lump sum payment Monday + lottery proceeds help support local school funding.

Mecklenburg County Public Health advises parents to update children’s vaccines by Sept.

24 to avoid exclusion from school. Vaccines from local providers & free clinics are available to help keep students safe.