Good morning, Huntersville.

This weekend, Halloween events around Lake Norman offer live music and family fun as Big Bad Voodoo Daddy performs Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Cain Center for the Arts.

Family-friendly activities—like trick or treat events and Saturday markets—are scheduled at local venues to brighten the community.

Emergency crews on Mountain Island Lake are searching for a missing kayaker who was last seen Sunday—officials report they are combing the area for any sign of him.

Wayflyer, a fintech company that funds consumer brands, selected Charlotte for its new U.S. headquarters—planning to create about 20 jobs and boost local growth in Mecklenburg County.

The company said its move follows a $60 million investment in North Carolina businesses and will help support U.S. expansion.

Huntersville’s own Luke Combs was among six artists inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame at the Mooresville Performing Arts Center on Oct.

16—new exhibits of their memorabilia will debut at the museum on Dale Earnhardt Boulevard this month with free admission.

Experts said deer mating season started mid-October and will last through mid-December—drivers are urged to use headlights and slow down if they see deer eye shine along the roads.

Homeowners are advised to stay indoors if deer wander into yards, as bucks may spar during early mornings or evenings.

The Town of Huntersville earned a second-place ranking as one of North Carolina's healthiest employers in the 200 to 499 employees category, highlighting its strong commitment to a healthy workplace culture.

Its Employee Engagement Program includes four annual events (Health Fair, BBQ Celebration, Chili Cook-Off, and End-of-Year Employee Appreciation Luncheon) to support staff wellness.

Birkdale Village in Huntersville was sold, marking a major real estate deal that is taking shape in the area.