Good morning, Huntersville.

The Salvation Army is seeking donations + volunteers to support its annual charitable efforts in the community, inviting locals to participate in this ongoing program.

On Tuesday, Panthers, the Tepper Foundation and Coca-Cola Consolidated hosted the annual Joy to the Carolinas event at Bank of America Stadium, where over 1,000 underserved kids received coats, toys and food to ease their holiday worries.

Queen’s Orders Honey, a Huntersville business, explains that honeybees cluster for warmth and the company offers raw honey, a Hive Host Program — a unique gift idea — and workshops.

Owner Justin Orders adds that the business supports local outreach by donating hives to aid beekeepers after Hurricane Helene.

Four new Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board members were sworn in Tuesday night to tackle student mental health + absenteeism concerns and teacher wage issues.

They pledged to rebuild trust among families and ensure student safety throughout the district.

According to Zillow, Charlotte homes have stayed on the market for an average of 54 days (a 29% increase from last year) as 56.8% lost value; local experts say this trend signals a return to stable market conditions.