🌱 Patch AM: Why U.S. News just named Huntersville a top place to live

Hello Huntersville! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why U.S. News just named Huntersville a top place to live
• Why did Huntersville say no to hundreds of new rental units?
• How did Lake Norman Charter stack up against other top NC schools?

Also on today's calendar: Taco Bell Grand Opening.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 94 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Partly sunny, a heavy t-storm, temps: high: 96, low: 72.
• Friday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Huntersville among the 50 best places to live in the country, US News says (charlotteobserver.com) — Huntersville has been ranked the 36th best place to live in the U.S. for 2026–27 by U.S. News & World Report, praised for strong schools, jobs, and suburban quality of life. With about 67,000 residents, the town also scores highly as a small city and offers popular spots like Latta Plantation Nature Center and Lake Norman-area dining and recreation.
   

• Lake Norman Area Approves Major Mixed-Use Project as Boards Reject Multiple Housing Plans (power98fm.com) — Recent development decisions around Lake Norman directly affect Huntersville, where officials approved Birkdale Village's expansion but rejected hundreds of new rental units amid wider regional growth. Multiple nearby projects, major road upgrades, and mixed-use plans are reshaping traffic, housing options, and open space, while residents continue to worry about congestion and rapid construction.
   

• 19 Charlotte-area high schools ranked among best in the state. See the full list (charlotteobserver.com) — Huntersville's Lake Norman Charter ranked 18th in North Carolina and 570th nationally on U.S. News & World Report's latest Best High Schools list, putting it among the Charlotte region's top performers. The rankings highlight strong test scores, graduation rates, and college readiness, and show several nearby Charlotte-area schools also climbing the statewide standings.
   

📸 Around Huntersville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Huntersville

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 21
• Taco Bell Grand Opening →
  9120 Northlake W Dr, Charlotte
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday August 21
• Primal Brewery Huntersville →
  Primal Brewery Huntersville, 16432 Old Statesville Rd, Huntersville
  7:00 pm
Monday September 7
• Music Bingo →
  Primal Brewery Huntersville, 16432 Old Statesville Rd, Huntersville
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 19
• Environmental Review Board →
  Lincoln County Calendar, James W. Warren Citizens Center 115 W. Main St., Lincolnton
  3:00 pm
• Design Review Board Meeting →
  Davidson Calendar, Davidson Town Hall and Community Center - Room 120 251 South Street, Davidson
  5:30 pm
• Historic Preservation Commission →
  Davidson Calendar, Davidson Town Hall and Community Center - Room 120 251 South Street, Davidson
  5:30 pm
• Open Mic Night →
  Top of the Mill at Muddy River Distillery, 250 N Main St Suite 300, Mt Holly
  6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
• HS Football JV @ North Stanly
  Community School of Davidson Davidson, NC 28036
  6:30 pm
Friday August 21
• Bachata on the Square →
  Lincoln County Calendar, 1 Court Square, Lincolnton
  7:00 pm
• HS Football V week 1 vs North Stanly
  Community School of Davidson Spartan Park 13828 Beatties Ford Rd, Huntersville
  7:00 pm
• FALL '26 CAIN 10-PACK →
  Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave, Cornelius
  7:30 pm
Saturday August 22
• Wellness on The Square →
  Lincoln County Calendar, 1 Court Square, Lincolnton
  7:00 am
Monday August 24
• Board of Adjustment Meeting →
  Lincoln County Calendar, 353 N. Generals Blvd., Lincolnton
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Does anyone know a good handyman for small jobs?
  I need help fixing a kitchen cabinet door and doing some minor drywall painting. Pls DM only (Nextdoor Lantana)
• Looking for handyman for small dormer siding repair.
  The bottom 2–3 lap siding boards on a 2nd-floor dormer are rotting due to water contact near the roofline. Need basic repair: remove damaged boards,… (Nextdoor Hamptons)

• Panda Express posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (P1-1364315-9) in Huntersville. Apply here.
• Circle K posted a job opening for Team Member in Huntersville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Huntersville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cornelius

• New Hotel Approved by Town Board (corneliustoday.com)
• Familiar Name Opening New House of Rock (corneliustoday.com)
• Lake Norman Pitch Aims to Connect Realtors (corneliustoday.com)

Davidson

• Aug 16 Joel Leonard: Rethinking Participation Trophies (davidsonlocal.com)

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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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