Good morning, Huntersville.

Local organizers have planned an exciting slate of October events around Lake Norman—starting with A Night For Paws at Lake Norman Humane tonight from 6 to 10 p.m. and continuing with fitness classes, art crawls, ghost hunts, live music and family celebrations in Huntersville and nearby areas throughout the month.

CLT Kids Fest returns Oct.

4 at the Shoppes at University Place—families will enjoy live performances and interactive activities that provide free fun for kids of all ages.

BMW and Toyota Surpa's have recalled nearly 200,000 vehicles made between 2019 and 2022 because an engine starter defect may cause a fire if parked in a garage — dealers will replace the starter free of charge.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration advises owners to park outside and away from structures until repairs are completed.

Members of Congress held a House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing in Charlotte yesterday to discuss pretrial release policies and repeat violent offenders following the killing of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee who was stabbed while riding the light rail last month.