Good morning, Huntersville.

The weekly calendar showed events around Lake Norman with a free pet adoption event held on Monday at Petco in Huntersville and a happy hour and music bingo also on Monday, while Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving Eve Party and a Turkey Trot are scheduled later this week — the list also includes holiday markets and concerts in Cornelius and Concord.

Singer Stephanie Mills and Hornets' LaMelo Ball are teaming up for a major turkey giveaway that will supply food for dozens of local families ahead of Thanksgiving in Huntersville — details on the event will be announced soon.

Mecklenburg County is gathering input from veterans, families, and caregivers to improve local services through a confidential survey (taking about 10 minutes) that will remain open until Jan.

30. County offices urge eligible veterans and supporters to share their needs to guide future support efforts.

AAA Carolinas expects over 2 million North Carolinians to drive at least 50 miles during the Thanksgiving holiday and warns that Tuesday’s worst travel window is between noon and 9 p.m.—best times are before noon.

The advisory details safe travel periods for Wednesday through Monday, noting that traffic will be light on Thanksgiving Day.

A local nonprofit offers the ANSWER Scholarship to help Carolina moms return to college by providing mentorship and financial support.

WCNC’s Myles Harris shares one mother’s inspiring journey toward earning her degree.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reported high absences with 21,783 students off Thursday, Nov.

20 and 24,092 off Friday, with most absences unexcused and down from Monday’s peak of 30,399. Officials have not linked the Border Patrol operations to the high numbers and are awaiting additional data for Monday.

The Carolina Panthers will face the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football — the prime-time game offers a chance to secure first place in the NFC South.

Quarterback Bryce Young is coming off an overtime win over the Atlanta Falcons to boost his team's confidence.

B Hylton, an 18-year-old midfielder for Carolina Ascent, has been called up to England’s U-20 Women’s National Team for international friendlies in Spain that began on November 24 and will run until December 2.

This is her second call up to England’s youth system after joining the U-19 team in November 2024—she played in five games this season.