Huntersville
Coverage of Huntersville in the Nexus archive.
- 2 seriously hurt in Huntersville head-on collision
Two people were seriously injured in a head-on collision on Davidson-Concord Road in Huntersville Tuesday night. One individual required extrication from their vehicle, and both were hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. Channel 9 is seeking additional details about the crash.
- Renewed support emerges for controversial I-77 south toll lanes
Renewed support for the I-77 south toll lane project in Charlotte emerges as municipalities like Huntersville, Cornelius, and Monroe reverse opposition due to a state budget mandate requiring reimbursement. The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) will vote on reinstating the project in late September, with Waxhaw and some officials advocating for traffic relief, while Mecklenburg County, Matthews, and Davidson are expected to oppose it.
- Huntersville rezoning request upsets neighbors after man hit by pickup on Thanksgiving
A proposed rezoning of a property near Huntersville's Northbrook neighborhood has upset neighbors due to a prior incident where Patrick Coll was hit by a pickup truck while walking his dog on Thanksgiving. Coll testified to town commissioners about his injuries from the accident, linking the rezoning to community concerns.
- Attempted murder charges filed in June I-485 road rage shooting
A 23-year-old man, Dailyn Young, faces attempted murder charges after a June road rage shooting on Charlotte's I-485, where a passenger was injured. Police tracked a stolen vehicle linked to the incident and arrested Young following a chase, recovering a 9mm handgun and live ammunition in the car.
- Woman says someone stole $44K out of account and that bank held her responsible for part of
Brenda Lacey reported unauthorized withdrawals totaling $44,000 from her Truist account. The bank reimbursed the first $17,000 but denied subsequent claims of $27,000, blaming her for negligence. Truist offered a repayment agreement after media intervention, and an attorney advised filing police reports and complaints with banking regulators.
- Huntersville community mourns teen killed in tree accident
A 16-year-old girl died on July 11 after being pinned under a fallen tree at a mobile home in Huntersville. Despite efforts by firefighters and neighbors to remove the tree, she succumbed to her injuries. The incident destroyed the home, and the family now requires assistance from non-profit organizations after losing their residence.
- Police officer arrested after reporting for duty while impaired, department says
Officer Michael Ciarleglio was arrested after allegedly reporting to duty impaired in Huntersville, North Carolina. He was charged with driving while impaired, recommended for termination by the police chief, and released after posting a $5,000 bond. His driver’s license was revoked for 30 days.
- Huntersville officer accused of reporting for duty while impaired, charged with DWI: Police
A Huntersville police officer was charged with driving while impaired after displaying signs of impairment at work. Officer Michael Ciarleglio was arrested and the police chief recommended disciplinary action.
- Huntersville police officer accused of showing up to work while impaired
A Huntersville Police Department officer, Michael Ciarleglio, was arrested after reporting to duty while impaired and was charged with driving while impaired. Police Chief Brian Vaughan recommended his immediate termination, stating the department will not tolerate conduct violating its standards.
- Teen girl dies after tree falls on Huntersville home
A 16-year-old girl named Alison died after a tree fell on her Huntersville home during storms, causing serious injuries. She was revived at the scene, hospitalized, and later suffered a stroke. The Red Cross is assisting her displaced family, and a GoFundMe account was created for them.
- 16-year-old girl dies days after tree falls on her home in Huntersville
A 16-year-old girl died on July 11 after suffering a stroke following a tree falling on her home in Huntersville. The incident occurred days prior to her death.
- Photos: Several trees fall on homes after storms move through Charlotte region
Heavy rain and storms caused widespread power outages and tree damage across the Charlotte region on July 10, with three trees falling in Huntersville, including one that seriously injured a woman on July 7. Additional trees fell on homes in Huntersville's Wynfield Community and an apartment complex, while a tree in west Charlotte caused a home to become unlivable. Powerline and tree damage led to extended outages.
- Photos: Tree crashes onto home in Huntersville amid storms in Charlotte region
A tree crashed onto a home in Huntersville, North Carolina, during severe storms in the Charlotte region, causing roof damage and scattering branches. No injuries were reported. Storms with damaging winds and potential flooding are expected to continue through the weekend.
- Tree crushes mobile home in Huntersville: Here are warning signs experts say to watch for
A tree fell onto a mobile home in Huntersville, North Carolina, injuring a woman and destroying part of the structure. Experts warn homeowners to check for decay at the tree base, mushroom growth, and canopy decline as signs of potential tree failure.
- Morning 3: Ex-president of local charity pleads guilty to charges -- and other news
An ex-president of a local charity pleaded guilty to charges and was sentenced to prison. A sickness causing explosive diarrhea has reached 145 cases in North Carolina, linked to a parasite in herbs and produce. A woman was rescued after a tree fell on her Huntersville home.
- Tree falls on Huntersville mobile home, trapping woman inside
A tree fell on a mobile home in Huntersville, North Carolina, trapping a woman inside. Neighbors attempted to remove the tree before first responders used hydraulic tools and a ResQjack to free her after a 45-minute rescue. The woman sustained life-threatening injuries, and the cause of the incident remains unclear.
- Huntersville crews free trapped person after tree falls on mobile home
A person was seriously injured and trapped inside a mobile home in Huntersville, N.C., after a large tree fell on it during storms. Firefighters rescued the individual after 45 minutes, and the person was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. The same storms caused three house fires in Charlotte due to lightning strikes.
- Person seriously hurt after tree falls on mobile home in Huntersville
A person was seriously injured after a large tree fell on a mobile home in Huntersville, trapping them under the tree. Firefighters worked for over 45 minutes to extricate the individual, who was then transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
- Person seriously injured after tree falls on to house in Huntersville: What we know
A person was seriously injured after a tree fell on a house in Huntersville, North Carolina, around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7. The incident occurred following strong storms that caused three house fires in Charlotte due to lightning strikes overnight into early Tuesday. The injured individual was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, and the cause of the tree fall remains unclear.
- ‘Accident waiting to happen’: Neighbors upset with golf driving range next door
Homeowners near Skybrook Golf Club in Huntersville report increased errant golf balls after the club upgraded to a Toptracer system, citing safety concerns and property damage. Neighbors criticize the lack of netting or barriers to prevent balls from entering residential areas. Pinnacle Golf Properties, the club's operator, acknowledged concerns but stated the driving range's location and operations have remained unchanged for 25 years.
- ‘Commercial village’ planned at Huntersville site
Mission Properties, a Charlotte-based developer, purchased a 19.1-acre site in Huntersville for $7.4 million. The company plans to develop a 'commercial village' with up to 247 apartments and 40,000 square feet of retail space.
- Huntersville ‘wet down’ Fourth of July tradition cancelled: What we know
Huntersville, N.C., canceled its annual 'wet down' Fourth of July tradition due to ongoing drought conditions and mandatory water restrictions in Mecklenburg County. Officials cited dangerous heat from a heat dome and the need to keep emergency resources available, though other parts of Birkdale Village’s Fourth of July event will proceed. The tradition has been held for over 23 years.
- Huntersville teens found with a pound of marijuana, 150+ vapes: Police
Huntersville teens were found in possession of a pound of marijuana and over 150 vapes. Police responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle near Rolling Meadows Lane on June 29.
- 2 caught on camera stealing packages from Birkdale Village mailroom in Huntersville
Two individuals were caught on camera stealing packages from Birkdale Village’s mailroom in Huntersville, N.C., on June 18. Police released surveillance photos of the suspects and are urging the public to identify them. The theft occurred just after 3 a.m. at the mailroom located on Birkdale Commons Parkway.
- Huntersville’s old town hall set for transformation into dining, shopping hub
The town of Huntersville plans to convert its old town hall into a dining and shopping hub. Town Hall Partners LLC will develop the site into an experience-driven destination with food, drink, and shopping options. Construction is set to begin in 2027, though a precise timeline remains undetermined.
- Huntersville man sentenced; over 1.6K Child Sexual Abuse Material files found
A man from Huntersville was convicted and sentenced for transporting child pornography, with over 1,600 Child Sexual Abuse Material files found. The case involved the transportation of illegal content.
- North Mecklenburg crash leads to major backups on NC 73
A serious crash on N.C. 73 near Stanley McElrath Road in Huntersville, N.C., caused major traffic backups Tuesday afternoon. Emergency responders, including firefighters and Medic, arrived at the scene around 3:55 p.m. to address the incident.
- 2 hurt in serious crash near Huntersville
Two people were injured in a serious crash near Huntersville on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency services, including Davidson Fire and Huntersville Police, responded to the collision on Davidson-Concord Road and Stanley McElrath Road, where a car was on its roof and traffic was disrupted. The incident remains under investigation with no further details released.