Harding High will get new school in $2.5 billion bond + Bad Bunny is coming to Charlotte

Hey, friends! It’s Tamia.

Next month, Huntersville will elect a new mayor to guide the town in the coming years.

You can hear candidates Dan Boone, Christy Clark and Derek Partee talk about issues facing Huntersville and answer questions at a forum discussion this Friday, Oct. 20, at 11 a.m. at Red Rocks Cafe in Birkdale Village.

Learn more about the forum here.

Onto your news.

1. How record $2.5 billion CMS bond tells Harding High students ‘they are worth it’

CMS bond referendum for 30 projects will build new schools across the district.

The ballot contains a $2.5 billion bond referendum for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools — a historic request for 30 projects district officials say will address some of the highest-need buildings. Harding University High, at a cost of about $203 million, is on the list of 30.

If voters approve the bond, Harding University High will get a new, three-story building.

Anna Maria Della Costa has the details.

2. Bad Bunny announces Charlotte concert as part of ‘Most Wanted Tour’

If you love Bad Bunny as much as I do, boy do we have a treat!

The award-winning recording artist announced his Most Wanted Tour kicking off in 2024 with 47 shows, including one at Spectrum Center on Friday, May 10 at 7 p.m.

Tickets officially go on sale Wednesday, Oct. 25

Chyna Blackmon has what you need to know.

3. How 11 notable former Carolina Panthers are faring with their new teams in 2023

Carolina Panthers on a bye for NFL Week 7.

Here’s who Panthers fans might recognize when they tune into this week’s slate of NFL games including DJ Moore, Christian McCaffrey, Baker Mayfield — plus a few notable free agents.

Alex Zietlow has more.

4. A new option for tasting menu dining in Charlotte will be available soon

You may have shopped LʼOstrica’s market in Montford.

The Charlotte restaurant and market is now taking reservations for its tasting menu experience starting Nov. 1. They will offer a tasting menu dinner starting soon, and Sunday brunch is on the way, too.

Heidi Finley has it all.

5. Some more stories to read

• Man trying to help fallen biker is fatally struck by passing vehicle, NC police say

• New NC maps draw Jeff Jackson out of a district, give Tim Moore a chance to run

• Mecklenburg County releases new Sheffield Park plan after controversial basketball change

• Novant Health manager on leave after arrest in prostitution bust in North Carolina

• NC man tracked woman via Snapchat to remote mountain overlook, police say

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