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In today's newsletter:

  • When will St. Mark in Huntersville close the Jubilee Year 2025?
  • What changes will Huntersville’s Carolina Raptor Center see under new leadership?
  • Could a Huntersville mom’s Tesla scare change car safety rules?

Also on today's calendar: An Evening of Christmas - Free Concert with Robert May and 2 more events.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Closing Masses for Jubilee Year set for January (catholicnewsherald.com) — Huntersville Catholics can mark their calendars for a special Jubilee Year closing Mass at St. Mark Church on Stumptown Road this January. The diocese is wrapping up Pope Francis’ global “Pilgrims of Hope” holy year with closing liturgies at several designated churches, inviting the faithful to seek renewal, prayer, and plenary indulgences.
   

2. Carolina Raptor Center names new executive director (lakenormanpublications.com) — Huntersville’s Carolina Raptor Center has named veteran science museum leader Gabor Zsuppan as its new executive director, signaling a new chapter for the popular local attraction. With decades of experience at Discovery Place, he’s expected to expand education programs, visitor experiences, and conservation work that draw families and nature lovers from across the Lake Norman area.
   

3. Tesla Door Safety Issues Have Owners Buying Car Escape Tools (insurancejournal.com) — A Huntersville mother’s frightening experience with her toddler trapped in a powerless Tesla highlights growing concerns about electronic door safety. Her story anchors a broader look at owners nationwide buying glass breakers, add-on release straps, and demanding clearer manual escape options as federal regulators scrutinize Tesla door designs and potential safety defects.
   

4. Signage changes, committee appointments approved at Cornelius board meeting (lakenormanpublications.com) — Transportation planning that includes Huntersville is moving forward as Cornelius reaffirms its role in the Lake Norman Transportation Commission, which also represents Huntersville and other nearby towns. Cornelius leaders approved sign rule changes, heard about major road upgrades on Catawba Avenue and Torrence Chapel Road, and reviewed plans for new Novant Health emergency and urgent care facilities that will affect travel and medical access around Lake Norman.
   

5. No. 19 Tech turns attention to No. 3 Duke (kcbd.com) — A Texas Tech basketball guard originally from Huntersville is heading to Madison Square Garden as the Red Raiders face undefeated No. 3 Duke this Saturday. The lengthy preview highlights his three-point shooting, career milestones, and the Red Raiders’ offensive firepower as they seek a statement win on national TV.
   

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