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Independent Tribune names new editor

Media General has named Lee Buchanan editor of the Independent Tribune.

PLC hosts legislative luncheon

Students and staff members from the Performance Learning Center met and shared their stories with elected officials during a legislative luncheon on Friday.

Students donate artwork to Hospice

Students at Carl A. Furr Elementary School recently finished their work on clay pinch-pot hearts to give to staff and patients at Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County.

Replica rifle leads to charges against Hickory Ridge student

A Hickory Ridge High School student was charged with assault by pointing a gun Thursday, after witnesses say a suspect reportedly pointed a replica rifle at passing motorists...

Concord man set to release second book about historic Cabarrus postcards

George Patterson’s collection of postcards shows a snapshot of Cabarrus County’s history that some residents may still remember. Since 1996, Patterson has been...

Landfill expansion considered

Cabarrus County is again considering a public-private partnership to keep the Construction and Demolition Landfill on Irish Potato Road open.

Sheriff's Office considers transporting individuals for deportation

The Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office may soon contract with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement to transport immigration detainees in an effort to help fund a special...

Concord judge seeks Court of Appeals seat

North Carolina District Court Judge Marty McGee announced Thursday that he intends to seek a seat on the North Carolina Court of Appeals.

Goddard School set for grand opening event

The Goddard School of Concord has celebrated its local debut with a week of community awareness and anti-bullying activities which culminate Saturday with a grand opening event.

School board discusses immersion program

The Cabarrus County Board of Education discussed a potential Spanish language immersion program this week that the school system could implement in two kindergarten classes in...

Cabarrus Rescue Squad disbands due to lack of funding, volunteers

A lack of funding and volunteer levels dropping pressured the Cabarrus Rescue Squad's board of directors to cease the squad's operations on Tuesday.

Lucky in Love silent auction reception is Friday

Cabarrus CARES/Kitty City will host the 6th Annual Lucky In Love silent auction and reception at 6 p.m. Friday at Hotel Concord.

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

This Week At The Concord Library - February 6, 2012

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Wednesday, February 8-Toddler Story Time (open for ages 12 months-2 years with caregiver): 9:15am, Children’s Program Room (for more information, call the Children’s Room @...

Cabarrus school board will ask county for gym-improvement funds

The Cabarrus County Board of Education plans to send a letter to the county commissioners asking if the county will provide about $1.9 million needed for the revised scope of...

Kannapolis quadruplets make family's life interesting, fun

The Morton quadruplets laughed hysterically as they bounced and wrestled each other on their backyard trampoline. Their mother, Alana, shook her head and laughed while...

Kannapolis Parks & Rec offers day trips

The Kannapolis Parks and Recreation Department is offering day trips to two regional wine festivals.

Fans' thirst for geek culture fuels growing industry

There’s big money to be found in satisfying the geek culture.

Deadline extended for Concord Public Safety Academy applications

Concord has extended the application deadline for the Public Safety Academy until 5 p.m. Thursday.

Donation creates $1 million professorship at UNC Nutrition Research Institute

The UNC Nutrition Research Institute in Kannapolis will create its first endowed distinguished professorship in nutrition using a joint donation from The Dickson Foundation and...

High-speed rail debate an emotional one in Harrisburg

Ira Lee Taylor is a 94-year-old veteran of World War II who served during D-Day. He’s lived in the same house he and his wife helped build in 1948. And now, he looks to lose...

Cabarrus leaders considering tax increase

Cabarrus County’s 2012 revaluation is expected to lower property tax revenue for the county by $17.6 million, leaving commissioners with two choices — cut services or...

Staff continues to prepare for Common Core

Local school systems have been preparing for Common Core State and NC Essential Standards, something administrators say parents have and will be hearing about often in the next...

Concord teachers receives donation from Honeycutt Foundation

Concord High School had more than a boys basketball game versus Mount Pleasant High School take place there on Friday night.

Phil Ford not in Concord today; Saturday appearances will go on as planned

UNC basketball great Phil Ford will not appear at 1 p.m. today (Friday) at Moose Pharmacy in Concord, contrary to what was previously reported.

Concord man facing murder charges

A Concord man is facing murder charges after an altercation that occurred Thursday evening.

Cabarrus will help with DNC security

The Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office has dedicated 15 deputies to train to help when the Democratic National Convention comes to Charlotte and Concord on Sept. 3.

Patriots Elementary students map it out through unique program

Students at Patriots Elementary School hula-danced in Hawaii and then walked over to Florida in a matter of seconds on Wednesday.

RCCC leaders talk R3 Center anniversary, enrollment

The Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Board of Trustees met at the North Carolina Research Campus this week for its January meeting, where it discussed items that included the...

County will use empty beds for inmates with longer sentences

Empty beds at the Cabarrus County jail will be used for convicted criminals who, in the past, would have gone to state prisons.

School bus involved in Poplar Tent Road mishap

A minor injury was reported after an accident involving a school bus at the intersection of Cox Mill Road and Poplar Tent Road about 8:11 a.m. Thursday, according to N.C....

Firefighters respond to blaze at former Landis mill

A firefighter suffered from heat exhaustion morning during a blaze at the former Parkdale Mills plant in Landis, according to authorities in Rowan County.

Wolf Meadow kicks off Rachel's Challenge program

Students at Wolf Meadow Elementary were given a challenge Monday: to change their school, one act of kindness at a time.

Cabarrus commissioners: Helping small businesses should be priority

Cabarrus County officials discussed the possibility of offering tax incentive grants for small, local businesses interested in expanding during the Cabarrus County...

Kannapolis native relishes 'American Idol' opportunity

Regardless of whether he makes it to the finish line on this year’s “American Idol” competition, Kannapolis resident Josh Sanders is already taking advantage...

Harrisburg officials plan to fight rail project

Harrisburg Town Council members are planning to fight the development of the high-speed rail coming through their community after hearing more than 50 people lodge complaints...

Harrisburg votes to hire new town administrator

The Harrisburg Town Council voted Saturday to move forward on hiring a full-time town administrator after debating whether they needed to replace Michele Reapsmith, who was...

Concord woman reunites with EMS workers who helped save her life

Cabarrus County EMS will start new protocols in March to help streamline care given to cardiac arrest patients and will use techniques similar to a NASCAR pit crew. And some...

This Week At The Concord Library - January 30, 2012

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1. Monday, January 31-Toddler Story Time (open for ages 12 months-2 years with caregiver): 9:15am, Children’s Program Room (for more information, call the Children’s Room @...