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Greetings Huntersville! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Huntersville's Burkert US Corp earns national "Top Shop" recognition.
  • How will CATS' new Route 177 change your Huntersville commute?
  • How much NASCAR's ROVAL weekend really pumps into Huntersville's economy.

Also on today's calendar: Life Skills Through Theatre Skills @ Huntersville and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Beautiful with plenty of sun, with a high of 73 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 77, low: 52.
  • Thursday: Sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2026 Top Shops: Full Roster of Honorees and Top Performers (mmsonline.com) — Huntersville-based Burkert US Corp has been named one of Modern Machine Shop's 2026 Top Shops, highlighting strong productivity and revenue performance. The recognition places the company alongside high-performing manufacturers nationwide and underscores the presence of advanced machining and engineering jobs right in the local community.
   

• CATS rolls out new and expanded service across Mecklenburg County (qcnews.com) — Huntersville riders are getting a direct boost from CATS' new Route 177 North Meck Connector, which will link Uptown Charlotte with Huntersville Gateway Park & Ride and Northcross on an hourly weekday schedule. Expanded microtransit hours in the North Meck zone and more frequent bus service on several routes could make commuting and regional trips easier for Huntersville residents.
   

• US Rivals Australia and Germany as Nascar Roval 400 Accelerates the Global Race for Motorsport Tourists in 2026 (travelandtourworld.com) — Huntersville's role in NASCAR is highlighted as the ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway readies for October 11, drawing fans who fill Lake Norman-area hotels and support local businesses. The article details attendance growth, travel patterns, and how nearby race shops and engineering firms benefit from the sport's multimillion‑dollar economic impact across the Charlotte region.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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