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In today's newsletter:

  • How a new $80M project could reshape south Huntersville’s rail corridor
  • Which Charlotte-area dish beat out Nashville barbecue this year?
  • How a Huntersville first-grade teacher rose to statewide recognition

Also on today's calendar: An Evening of Christmas - Free Concert with Robert May and 4 more events.

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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Rain; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 51 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Friday: Windy and not as cool, temps: high: 60, low: 28.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 55 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Huntersville backs $80 million Lake Norman mega-development near Red Line rail (charlotteobserver.com) — Huntersville’s town board has unanimously approved rezoning for Station South, an $80 million mixed-use development along N.C. 115 near Lake Norman and the proposed Red Line rail station. The project will bring hundreds of apartments and townhomes, new commercial space, a central plaza, public art, and a handful of attainable homes aimed at local teachers and first responders.
   

2. These are the best meals we ate at Charlotte restaurants in 2025 (charlotteobserver.com) — Huntersville diners get a shout-out in this 2025 roundup, with Midwood Smokehouse’s Birkdale Commons location praised for its brisket plates and classic Southern sides. The piece highlights standout meals across Charlotte-area restaurants, from pasta and Vietnamese dishes to barbecue and Peruvian seafood, giving you plenty of ideas for your next food outing around Lake Norman or in the city.
   

3. LNC educator recognized as N.C. Charter School Teacher of the Year (lakenormanpublications.com) — Huntersville’s Lake Norman Charter School is celebrating first-grade teacher Stephanie Lane, who has been named North Carolina’s 2026 Charter School Teacher of the Year. Lane, honored during a surprise assembly at the Hambright Road campus, is now one of nine finalists for the overall State Teacher of the Year and will help advocate for public education statewide.
   

4. Signage changes, committee appointments approved at Cornelius board meeting (lakenormanpublications.com) — Cornelius leaders approved new sign rules and key appointments to the Lake Norman Transportation Commission, which includes Huntersville and helps shape regional road priorities. The board also reviewed major road safety upgrades, proposed Novant Health facilities near I-77, and turf replacement progress at Bailey Road Park, all of which affect how Huntersville-area residents travel, work, and seek care around Lake Norman.
   

5. No. 19 Tech turns attention to No. 3 Duke (kcbd.com) — A big-time Texas Tech–Duke showdown at Madison Square Garden will feature guard Donovan Atwell, a Huntersville native who just passed 1,000 career points and is among the Big 12’s top three-point shooters. The article breaks down Texas Tech’s rankings, star players’ stats, and recent performances as the Red Raiders chase their first ranked win of the season.
   

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