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Morning Huntersville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why one Huntersville mom ditched her Tesla after a scary incident
  • Meet the Huntersville sharpshooter taking his talents to Madison Square Garden

Also on today's calendar: An Evening of Christmas - Free Concert with Robert May and 1 more event.

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Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Huntersvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 57 and low of 35 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 61, low: 28.
  • Monday: Sunny, with a high of 52 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tesla drivers are buying escape tools and cars to avoid getting trapped inside (mercurynews.com) — A Huntersville mother says she was traumatized after her toddler was briefly trapped inside her Tesla when the electric doors lost power, prompting her to switch to a Honda CR‑V. Her story anchors a broader national look at safety concerns over Tesla’s electronic door handles, ongoing federal scrutiny, and how owners are buying escape tools and sharing DIY safety tips.
   

• No. 19 Texas Tech vs. No. 3 Duke (1049thebeat.com) — A Huntersville native, sharpshooter Donovan Atwell, is part of No. 19 Texas Tech’s deep three-point attack as the Red Raiders prepare to face undefeated No. 3 Duke at Madison Square Garden. Atwell, a former UNC Greensboro standout, recently surpassed 1,000 career points and continues to showcase the long-range shooting he honed since growing up in Huntersville.
   


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    Lake Norman Charter Huntersville, NC 28078

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Ok Huntersville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I dreamed I was swimming in a pool of orange soda, but it was just a Fanta-sea.
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