Good morning, Huntersville.

Town Hall hosts meetings this week (6 to 8 p.m.) to discuss Novant Health’s proposed facilities in Cornelius, including an emergency room at Holiday Lane (Tuesday, Dec.

16) and a care/surgery center at Westmoreland Road (Thursday, Dec. 18). No vote will be held at the Jan. 5 board meeting.

This week featured many festive events around Lake Norman.

Yesterday, holiday calligraphy and a litfic book club wrapped up at local venues, while today locals join dance lessons, networking and creative gatherings; upcoming events include a boat parade and a holiday market through Dec. 21.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools saw enrollment drop by 2,418 students in the first two months of the 2025-26 school year, marking the lowest count since 2010-11 while charter schools continue to grow across the state.

Action 9 attorney Jason Stoogenke advised local renters that if heat fails during cold weather, they should request written repairs and call code enforcement, check insurance, or contact legal aid (and not withhold rent unless a lawyer advises).

The Lake Norman Giants won the Pop Warner national championship on Saturday, Dec.

15 at Matthews Sportsplex Stadium when the 10U team beat the Mt. Hope Cowboys 20-0. Earlier playoff wins over Pennsylvania and Ohio set the stage, with quarterback Trey Johnson throwing three touchdown passes to secure the title.