Good morning, Huntersville.

High schoolers and their mothers in the Lake Norman YMSL donated $4,000 to Sleep in Heavenly Peace and will build 200 beds for children in need.

All 187 members will volunteer in shifts on Saturday, Sept. 12 at Mooresville Lowe’s as part of their annual project.

The Lake Norman Mah Jongg Society meets twice a week at venues across Mooresville, Troutman, Davidson & Huntersville to play mahjong in a fun, social setting.

The group hosts casual games & tournaments that bring local women together to learn, compete & build community.

The annual HEARTS Circle Gala is set for Saturday, Sept.

12 (6 to 9 p.m.) at Cedar Grove where members enjoy a house concert by Charly Lowry, tours in historic spaces and a Southern farm to table dinner under the stars. The event supports HEARTS Collaborative’s work to protect history.

Diesel prices are near record highs and driving up fuel costs for Huntersville motorists + many travelers are facing higher pump prices as Labor Day weekend nears.

Mecklenburg County developed a draft HUD Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for its Community Development Block Grant program covering July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

The report is open for public review Sept. 2–22, 2026, and a public hearing will be held Monday, Sept. 17 at 4 p.m. at Centralina Regional Council (call 704-348-2702 for details).

Ollie explains that common dog food allergies, including poultry, beef, wheat, soy, corn, rice, and fish, can cause itchy skin, hives, and digestive problems.

Local pet owners should check food labels and consult a vet to keep their dogs safe.

Mecklenburg County Public Health confirmed three human West Nile cases and detected mosquito pools with the virus, so residents are urged to use EPA-registered repellent and eliminate standing water ahead of the holiday weekend (public health is monitoring outbreaks across the area).

Mecklenburg County Public Health is offering free suicide prevention training this month for those facing mental health challenges.

Events include CRM sessions on Sept. 9 and 21, a self-injury webinar on Sept. 23, a summit on Sept. 24 at The Park Church, and an adolescent risk workshop on Sept. 25.

A local marathoner will run the Around the Crown 10K in Charlotte this weekend while racing with her two children in a double stroller.

She said the inclusive race offers divisions for strollers and adaptive athletes.