🌱 How a 1,100-home project near Harrisburg could reshape local growth
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In today's newsletter:
- How a 1,100-home project near Harrisburg could reshape local growth
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Today's riddle: Why is it so hot after a ball game? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 61 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, temps: high: 83, low: 62.
- Friday: Cloudy, a stray t-storm; warm, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pulte adding seven communities in metro Charlotte (businessnc.com) — A massive new Carolina Ridge development near Harrisburg in Cabarrus County will bring more than 1,100 new homes, including a large 55-plus community, with prices mostly between the mid-$400,000s and $1 million. PulteGroup is adding seven Charlotte-area communities overall, reflecting strong regional growth and a still-tight housing market that’s slowly easing but remains challenging for buyers seeking more affordable options. 
📸 Around Harrisburg
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Upcoming Events in
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Board of Adjustment
Harrisburg Town Meetings , 4001 MAIN ST , Harrisburg
6:00 pm
Tuesday April 7
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Veteran Coffee Mornings
Rowan County Calendar , 320 N. Main Street , China Grove
9:00 am -
Alliance for Children Community Awareness Event â Wednesday, April 1st
Union County NC Chamber Event Details Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Time: 9:45 AM 11:15 AM Location: DOWD Center Theatre 120 S Main St, Monroe, NC 28112
9:45 am -
Union County Human Resources (SHRM) Luncheon
Union County NC Chamber 903 Skyway Dr, Monroe, NC 28110
11:45 am -
4pm South Art in the Afternoon
Rowan County Calendar , 920 Kimball Road , China Grove
4:00 pm -
Mt Pleasant Tigers vs Harris Road Middle School
Mount Pleasant Middle School , 466 Walker Rd , Mt Pleasant
4:30 pm -
Soccer Shots- Spring
Indian Trail Parks and Rec Chestnut Square Park - 320 Chestnut Parkway Indian Trail NC 28079
4:30 pm -
Coloring on Canvas
Indian Trail Parks and Rec Indian Trail Town Hall - 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road Indian Trail NC 28079
6:00 pm -
Parks, Arts, Recreation & Culture Committee
Town Hall , 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road , Indian Trail
6:00 pm -
Tennis with George: Adult Intermediate Drills Spring Series I
Indian Trail Parks and Rec Chestnut Square Park - 320 Chestnut Parkway Indian Trail NC 28079
7:00 pm -
MS Light It Up Blue!
Lake Norman Charter Huntersville, NC 28078
8:00 am -
10am East Ready Set Storytime!
Rowan County Calendar , 110 Broad Street , Rockwell
10:00 am
Wednesday April 1
Thursday April 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I'm new to the neighborhood, and I guess my welcome to the neighborhood gift is a huge pile of dog poop at the edge of my yard!!
I don't own any animals, and if I did, I would clean up after them. My children and I would kindly appreciate it if you pick up after YOUR dog. … (Nextdoor Rocky River Crossing) - There is a minor accident on I-85 S reported at...
There is a minor accident on I-85 S reported at 11:47 AM. "AAA Vehicle on Site" (Nextdoor )
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Harrisburg. Apply here.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Crew Member in Harrisburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harrisburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Concord
- Speed Over to our Social Media Pages for a Chance at NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Passes (nclottery.com)
- Mexican restaurant with ‘biggest margarita in NC' plots new spot near Lake Norman (charlotteobserver.com)
- Cleveland Hopkins passenger traffic edges up in February, still down for 2026 (cleveland.com)
Mint Hill
- Hanging with the Herd: Free program to meet the horses at Mending Strides Ranch in Mint Hill on Apr. 1 (charlotteonthecheap.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because all the fans leave. (Thank you Shirley J. F. for sending it in!)
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