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Saturday, November 1st, 2025
Good morning, Huntersville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local police confirm that legitimate reports of tainted Halloween candy have not occurred in our area—authorities advise parents to inspect candy and remind kids to use sidewalks when trick-or-treating. The FDA also urges that candy wrappers be checked for tears and pinholes so that any suspicious treats are discarded. WCNC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Municipal elections near as Thelma Byers-Bailey reflected on her long tenure on the CMS Board of Education — she will shift her focus away from district matters. WCNC
- ➤ Hidden Valley Elementary in Huntersville hosted its inaugural Read-A-Thon event (a school-led challenge to boost reading) to encourage literacy among students and staff. WSOCTV.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Solarize Charlotte-Mecklenburg offers savings for solar installations + the program helps homeowners reduce installation costs as federal tax credits wind down. WSOCTV.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mecklenburg County officials are bracing for a SNAP crisis as more than 138,000 residents receive benefits each month and county manager Mike Bryant said available funds cannot fully cover the need — over $700,000 in assistance is planned next week to ensure food access. Local food resource partners are mobilizing efforts in response to funding uncertainty. WSOCTV.com
- ➤ Thelma Byers-Bailey, the longest-serving board member, talked about her work and the challenges the district faces in a one-on-one interview. She shared lessons from her many years of service that may guide future board decisions. WCNC
- ➤ CATS will offer fare-free rides on all services in Mecklenburg County on Election Day to help voters reach polling locations in the Charlotte area. WCNC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Staff at Atrium Health Pineville dressed tiny NICU babies in costumes (candy corn cuties) and (Oscar the Grouch) outfits for a special Halloween celebration that allowed them to enjoy the festive spirit despite not being able to trick or treat. WBTV
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