Good morning, Huntersville.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.