Huntersville Local News – Thursday, September 4th, 2025

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Thursday, September 4th, 2025

Good morning, Huntersville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of September.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Huntersville police arranged a special first day of school for the son of a late officer to honor his service — the event gave the young student a memorable start as his community recognized his father's sacrifice. WSOCTV.com

CRIME NEWS

➤ CATS said that the man accused of killing a woman on the light rail did not have a ticket—he was not allowed on the Blue Line. WCNC

ECONOMY NEWS

➤ Tourism spending in Mecklenburg County increased by 8.9% last year to a record $6.4 billion—travel and tourism jobs reached 37,969 and produced $2.09 billion in wages as the county accounted for 17% of North Carolina's $36.7 billion total. WSOCTV.com

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ The Huntersville Town Board approved a pay raise for police officers after Police Chief Brian Vaughan asked for higher starting salaries to help fill a 25% vacancy caused by rising living costs; current officers will receive a $4,800 boost and new hires will start at $61,000—effective October 3. Queen City News

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