Thursday, October 30th, 2025
Good morning, Huntersville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ SNAP benefits will be paused on Nov. 1, but five local farmers markets will give SNAP users $50 in tokens per day with the SNAP Double Bucks program if they show their EBT cards. Mecklenburg County Public Health and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Food Policy Council run the program to help families get food—support that may ease the strain on local food banks. WSOCTV.com
- ➤ Residents needing food aid can use dozens of food pantries and local soup kitchens across western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina - including Huntersville’s Angels and Sparrows Soup Kitchen - as they are urged to call ahead to confirm hours and availability. The list also provides information for applying for government food benefits. WSOCTV.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lake Hickory Haunts will bring Halloween thrills as the sun sets over the Catawba River Valley—monsters come out to create a spooky scene for visitors. Queen City News
- ➤ Reneé Rapp, a Huntersville native, postponed her show at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte due to ongoing voice recovery — she has rescheduled the event for Friday, Nov. 7 — and all tickets remain valid for the new date. WCNC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, former NFL player Leonard Wheeler shared his journey with prostate cancer on Charlotte Today, stressing that early testing and his TULSA-PRO treatment saved his life after his PSA levels rose — he now leads the NFL Legends Community to encourage men to get regular screenings. His story aims to remind everyone that early detection is key to better outcomes. WCNC
- ➤ Novant Health provided updates after a case of tuberculosis was reported at North Mecklenburg High School — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools confirmed the case on Wednesday and said they are following health protocols. WCNC
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A new report shows the Charlotte housing market faces rising home prices and limited affordable options despite improved supply—local buyers may struggle to find budget-friendly homes. WCNC
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