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🌱 Patch AM: What Huntersville riders need to know about CATS’ new Route 177
Coming up: Primal Brewery Huntersville on the Huntersville Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- What Huntersville riders need to know about CATS' new Route 177
- Which owl adventures are coming to Huntersville's Carolina Raptor Center soon?
- Why Pinky's Huntersville burger made this list of must-try NC detours
Also on today's calendar: Lake Norman Philharmonic - Free Community Concert and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 47 degrees.
- Saturday: Nice with plenty of sun, temps: high: 78, low: 49.
- Sunday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 79 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Charlotte Transit System Adds Routes and Increases Service Starting Oct. 5 (power98fm.com) — Huntersville commuters will soon get more direct weekday bus service to Uptown Charlotte when CATS launches Route 177, connecting Uptown with Huntersville Gateway and Northcross park-and-ride lots starting Oct. 5. The transit upgrade also extends North Meck Micro zone hours and boosts frequency on several Charlotte routes, promising more reliable options for Lake Norman–area residents who work, study, or play in the city.
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• Where to See Owls in WNC, Charlotte & SC (kiddingaroundgreenville.com) — Huntersville families can look forward to several owl-themed outings at the Carolina Raptor Center inside Latta Nature Preserve, including the kid-friendly Owl-O-Ween celebration and a dedicated homeschool day this fall. The guide also highlights other owl walks, presentations, and night hikes across Western North Carolina and South Carolina if you're up for a short road trip.
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• Gooey Cheese Stretching From Every Slice, 7 North Carolina Pimento Cheese Burgers Are Worth The Detour (travelmag.com) — Huntersville diners get a shout-out in this statewide pimento-cheese-burger road trip, thanks to Pinky's Westside Grill off Gilead Road, where the house pimento cheese tops burgers and waffle fries just minutes from Lake Norman. The article also highlights six other standout pimento cheese burgers across North Carolina, offering ideas for day trips and foodie detours from the Lake Norman area.
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📸 Around Huntersville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Huntersville
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★ Featured events ★
- Primal Brewery Huntersville →
Primal Brewery Huntersville, 16432 Old Statesville Rd, Huntersville
7:00 pm
Friday September 25
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Other local events
- Rural Hill Corn Maze →
Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Rd, Huntersville - Saturday Karaoke at Kilted Buffalo Birkdale →
The Kilted Buffalo, 8625 Townley Road, Huntersville - NC Native Snake Presentation →
6118 Jim Kidd Road, Huntersville - She Tris Sprint Triathlon- Huntersville (NC) →
Huntersville NC - Kids Adventure Terrarium Workshop →
16641 Birkdale Commons Parkway, Huntersville - Birkdale Village Farmers Market presented by Shop Local QC →
Birkdale Village, 8712 Lindholm Drive, Huntersville - She Tris Sprint Triathlon →
Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics, 11725 Verhoeff Drive, Huntersville
7:00 am - Chair Movement and Dance for Seniors →
David B. Waymer Recreation Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd, Huntersville
9:00 am - The Marketplace Method →
9820 Northcross Center Court, Huntersville - Candle Making Workshop at Karen Cole x Flows Grand | Birkdale Village →
Karen Cole Timeless Treasures Permanent Jewelry in Birkdale, Huntersville - Lake Norman Philharmonic - Free Community Concert →
Liberty Park, 255 E Iredell Ave, Mooresville
7:00 pm
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Tuesday September 29
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I'm looking for someone to aerate my lawn in the Hamptons in Huntersville.
I'm trying to avoid using some of the larger lawn service companies. Medium sized lawn and looking for an affordable option. Any recommendations? (Nextdoor Hamptons) - Coyote in our front yard at 9:10 last night (Wednesday) and again at 1:45 am on Thursday.
A first for us. At 9:10 I heard a weird yipping sound and looked out and saw the coyote. He ran when I opened the front door. At 1:45 am I heard… (Nextdoor Hamptons)
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(07436) - 12905 Rosedale Hill Avenue in Huntersville. Apply here.
- Lowes Foods Supermarket posted a job opening for Beef Shoppe/Meat Cutter Experience FT in Huntersville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Huntersville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cornelius
- Tawba Walk Returns to Old Town Cornelius (corneliustoday.com)
- Popular Off-Broadway Show Comes to Cornelius (corneliustoday.com)
- Best Bets: Sept. 24-27 (corneliustoday.com)
Davidson
- Town of Davidson joins others in reversal on I-77 South toll lanes (wsoctv.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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