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π± How safer is the newly redesigned Potter and Pleasant Plains intersection?
Coming up: Holly Jolly Movie Night - Town of Stallings on the Stallings Patch calendar

Hey there, Stallings! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. βοΈ
In today's newsletter:
- How safer is the newly redesigned Potter and Pleasant Plains intersection?
- How did a regional crime spree reach Stallings neighborhoods?
Also on today's calendar: A Golden Day - Town of Stallings.
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? π€ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 47 and low of 32 degrees.
- Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 53, low: 34.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 59 and low of 36 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ Dangerous intersection in Stallings transformed into safer area (wsoctv.com) β Drivers in Stallings will soon see long-awaited safety upgrades finished at the busy Potter Road and Pleasant Plains Road intersection, where new turn lanes and crosswalks are wrapping up this week. The NCDOT-prioritized project follows years of local advocacy and is expected to ease congestion and reduce crashes for the roughly 20,000 daily vehicles that pass through.
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β’ Three juveniles charged with 42 counts in Union County crime spree (wsoctv.com) β Stallings residents are among those affected by a recent Union County crime spree, where three juveniles now face 42 charges tied to break-ins and stolen vehicles. Deputies say the incidents stretched from September to late October across Indian Trail, Stallings, and Weddington, and involved multiple agencies to track down suspects and seize firearms.
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πΈ Around Stallings
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π Upcoming Events in Stallings
β Featured events β
- Holly Jolly Movie Night - Town of Stallings
315 Stallings Rd, Stallings
11:00 pm
Friday December 19
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Other local events
- A Golden Day - Town of Stallings
315 Stallings Rd , Stallings
10:00 pm
Wednesday December 24
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π Events Nearby
- Indian Trail Self Defense
Indian Trail Town Hall , 315 Matthews Indian Trail Road , Indian Trail
6:00 pm - Monthly Resource Meeting
Common Heart , 116 Business Park Dr , Indian Trail
7:00 pm - Stars & Dreams-Bring Your Book Club!
Painting with a Twist , 6461 Old Monroe Rd , Indian Trail
7:00 pm - Pickleball Open Play- Tennisbloc
Carolina Courts , 240 Chestnut Parkway , Indian Trail
9:30 am - 2025 NAHSE NC Holiday Party
Atrium Health Union West , 1000 Healing Wy , Matthews
6:00 pm - Tree Lighting
Chestnut Square Park , 320 Chestnut Parkway , Indian Trail
6:00 pm - Neighborhood Pop-up Pantry
Weddington Methodist Church - Monroe Campus , 520 Engleside St , Monroe
10:00 am - A Christmas Carol
Matthews Playhouse , 100 E McDowell St , Matthews
1:00 pm - Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop
Painting with a Twist , 6461 Old Monroe Rd , Indian Trail
2:30 pm - The Lotus DanceCo- 3/4 Tumble/Pre Ballet
Indian Trail Town Hall , 315 Matthews Indian Trail Road , Indian Trail
9:00 am
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
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π Nearby News
Indian Trail
- Mrs. Claus visits Marines and Sailors in Cherry Point (witn.com)
- City will buy three Lincoln Heights homes in bid to fight crime and ex... (qcitymetro.com)
Matthews
- New Matthews commissioners sworn in (thecharlotteweekly.com)
- Popular ice cream shop adding 2 new stores near Charlotte. Here's the scoop (charlotteobserver.com)
- Matthews gets a new leader atop town government. She's a familiar face (charlotteobserver.com)
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