Good morning, Huntersville.

On Wednesday morning, Second Harvest Food Bank outlined its plan to deliver food aid to families in 24 counties as federal support remained paused + North Carolina is set to begin partial SNAP payments by week's end.

Charlotte food banks are working to find new ways to feed families who depend on SNAP as a shutdown threatens these services.

Over 1.1 million residents statewide rely on these benefits — including 138,500 in Mecklenburg County.

Local advocates say a new transit plan will help reduce pollution in Huntersville — officials will review the plan's details as it moves forward.

Mecklenburg County voters passed a 1% sales tax to fund transit upgrades that will help reduce air and water pollution—officials plan to add more buses and drivers—so residents can enjoy safer travel and less congestion.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Continuum of Care and county Community Support Services are hosting a kick-off event featuring Donald H.

Whitehead Jr. at 6:30 p.m. on November 12—at the McColl Center to begin recruiting volunteers for the Point in Time Count scheduled on January 22 to assess homelessness in the region.

Today the town board approved the Pottstown Community Preservation Plan to protect the historic neighborhood after gathering public input from residents and partner groups, and they also agreed on buying property at 14719 N.

Old Statesville Road, a matching grant for First Responders Park, new police vehicles, and an amendment for the Townley Road Connector project — later removing a mistaken four-acre purchase from the agenda. This series of actions sets a framework for preserving local heritage and improving community infrastructure.

Brazilian Taste—a South Carolina company—is recalling 4,120 pounds of frozen chicken and beef croquettes sold in North Carolina and five other states because the labels did not list sesame, a known allergen.

No adverse reactions have been reported and customers with questions may call the manager at 404-538-5366.

Former North Mecklenburg star Isaiah Evans led Duke to a 75-60 win over Texas on Tuesday, November 4 at the Spectrum Center — he scored 23 points and shot 50% from beyond the arc.

Evans is expected to see an increased role now that last season's starters moved to the NBA.

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle was fined for his unsportsmanlike touchdown celebration in a 16-13 win over the Packers on Sunday—he started a GoFundMe to help the Children’s Home Society and rushed for 130 yards with two touchdowns.

He missed practice on Wednesday due to a quad injury, but coach Dave Canales said he is expected back tomorrow to help the team prepare for their Sunday game.