Good morning, Huntersville.

Yesterday, Manny Rosado of the Cornelius CARE Center took formal ownership of a Dodge van donated by North Mecklenburg Rotary Club and Giving With Grace nonprofit at a luncheon at The Peninsula Club—co-founder Robin Salzman presented the keys.

The van will help deliver food, move families, and pick up donations for key community programs—supporting job training and youth biking.

Local organizations distributed thousands of meals to families still recovering after Helene — officials said the assistance will help households rebuild during ongoing recovery.

Severe Weather Team 9 warns that Invest 94L near Hispaniola is expected to strengthen into Tropical Depression Imelda by the weekend+ the system will move toward the Carolinas with heavy rain, gusty winds and severe weather from Monday to Wednesday.

Mecklenburg County voters will decide on a sales tax increase to fund transit projects that aim to cut traffic and add new routes, though some Steele Creek neighbors question the funding since they rarely use the light rail system.

County officials noted that early voting (Oct. 16 to Nov. 1, Election Day Nov. 4) gives voters time to review the plan before casting their ballots.

Brookshire Boulevard will shut down overnight for scheduled railroad repairs — local drivers in Huntersville are urged to use alternate routes.

Officials said work will continue into early morning hours.

On Oct. 1, about 300 employees at seven Charlotte-area CNSA clinics including the Huntersville/Lake Norman site will join Atrium Health—expanding access to advanced care while the clinics keep their CNSA names.

Sprout Organics expanded its recall of Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach pouches due to elevated lead levels, adding more lots to the initial recall from September 16 that affected 3.5-ounce packages sold at Walgreens, independent retailers, and online.

Consumers must check the expiration date and lot code on the bottom strip and return affected products for a full refund—no illnesses have been reported.

Lincoln County health director issued a no swim advisory for Lake Norman on Wednesday after a utility boring crew accidentally drilled into a low-pressure line and about 100 gallons of untreated sewage leaked into the lake—workers are taking water samples and will notify the public when it is safe to resume water activities.

Doctors are urging schools to focus on students' mental health during Suicide Prevention Month & schools can access resources available in the Carolinas to support their efforts.