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All CategoriesIndependent Tribune names new editorMedia General has named Lee Buchanan editor of the Independent Tribune. Read more...PLC hosts legislative luncheonStudents and staff members from the Performance Learning Center met and shared their stories with elected officials during a legislative luncheon on Friday. Read more...Students donate artwork to HospiceStudents 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. Read more...Replica rifle leads to charges against Hickory Ridge studentA 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... Read more...Concord man set to release second book about historic Cabarrus postcardsGeorge Patterson’s collection of postcards shows a snapshot of Cabarrus County’s history that some residents may still remember. Since 1996, Patterson has been... Read more...Landfill expansion consideredCabarrus County is again considering a public-private partnership to keep the Construction and Demolition Landfill on Irish Potato Road open. Read more...Sheriff's Office considers transporting individuals for deportationThe 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... Read more...Concord judge seeks Court of Appeals seatNorth Carolina District Court Judge Marty McGee announced Thursday that he intends to seek a seat on the North Carolina Court of Appeals. Read more...Goddard School set for grand opening eventThe 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. Read more...School board discusses immersion programThe 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... Read more...Cabarrus Rescue Squad disbands due to lack of funding, volunteersA lack of funding and volunteer levels dropping pressured the Cabarrus Rescue Squad's board of directors to cease the squad's operations on Tuesday. Read more...Lucky in Love silent auction reception is FridayCabarrus CARES/Kitty City will host the 6th Annual Lucky In Love silent auction and reception at 6 p.m. Friday at Hotel Concord. Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real LivesaverAriana 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... Read more...This Week At The Concord Library - February 6, 2012from:Concord LibraryWednesday, 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 @... Read more...Cabarrus school board will ask county for gym-improvement fundsThe 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... Read more...Kannapolis quadruplets make family's life interesting, funThe Morton quadruplets laughed hysterically as they bounced and wrestled each other on their backyard trampoline. Their mother, Alana, shook her head and laughed while... Read more...Kannapolis Parks & Rec offers day tripsThe Kannapolis Parks and Recreation Department is offering day trips to two regional wine festivals. Read more...Fans' thirst for geek culture fuels growing industryThere’s big money to be found in satisfying the geek culture. Read more...Deadline extended for Concord Public Safety Academy applicationsConcord has extended the application deadline for the Public Safety Academy until 5 p.m. Thursday. Read more...Donation creates $1 million professorship at UNC Nutrition Research InstituteThe UNC Nutrition Research Institute in Kannapolis will create its first endowed distinguished professorship in nutrition using a joint donation from The Dickson Foundation and... Read more...High-speed rail debate an emotional one in HarrisburgIra 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... Read more...Cabarrus leaders considering tax increaseCabarrus 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... Read more...Staff continues to prepare for Common CoreLocal 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... Read more...Concord teachers receives donation from Honeycutt FoundationConcord High School had more than a boys basketball game versus Mount Pleasant High School take place there on Friday night. Read more...Phil Ford not in Concord today; Saturday appearances will go on as plannedUNC basketball great Phil Ford will not appear at 1 p.m. today (Friday) at Moose Pharmacy in Concord, contrary to what was previously reported. Read more...Concord man facing murder chargesA Concord man is facing murder charges after an altercation that occurred Thursday evening. Read more...Cabarrus will help with DNC securityThe 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. Read more...Patriots Elementary students map it out through unique programStudents at Patriots Elementary School hula-danced in Hawaii and then walked over to Florida in a matter of seconds on Wednesday. Read more...RCCC leaders talk R3 Center anniversary, enrollmentThe 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... Read more...County will use empty beds for inmates with longer sentencesEmpty beds at the Cabarrus County jail will be used for convicted criminals who, in the past, would have gone to state prisons. Read more...School bus involved in Poplar Tent Road mishapA 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.... Read more...Firefighters respond to blaze at former Landis millA firefighter suffered from heat exhaustion morning during a blaze at the former Parkdale Mills plant in Landis, according to authorities in Rowan County. Read more...Wolf Meadow kicks off Rachel's Challenge programStudents at Wolf Meadow Elementary were given a challenge Monday: to change their school, one act of kindness at a time. Read more...Cabarrus commissioners: Helping small businesses should be priorityCabarrus County officials discussed the possibility of offering tax incentive grants for small, local businesses interested in expanding during the Cabarrus County... Read more...Kannapolis native relishes 'American Idol' opportunityRegardless of whether he makes it to the finish line on this year’s “American Idol” competition, Kannapolis resident Josh Sanders is already taking advantage... Read more...Harrisburg officials plan to fight rail projectHarrisburg 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... Read more...Harrisburg votes to hire new town administratorThe 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... Read more...Concord woman reunites with EMS workers who helped save her lifeCabarrus 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... Read more...This Week At The Concord Library - January 30, 2012from:Concord Library1. 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 @... Read more...Jay White announces candidacy for District 82 seatCabarrus County commissioner Jay White announced his candidacy Monday for the North Carolina House District 82 seat. Read more...Local Author Tells History of County Through Vintage PostcardsThe newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s Postcard History series is Concord and Cabarrus County Revisited from local author George Michael Patterson. This is Patterson’s... Read more...I-85 project breeds concern in KannapolisKannapolis City Council members say they are frustrated they cannot change plans included in the $125 million Interstate 85 widening project that they believe will negatively... Read more...Yard sale find offers glimpse into NASCAR's old daysWhen Glenn Sellers stumbled across a yard sale in Concord a few years ago, little did he know he would discover a piece of NASCAR history that is now headed to the NASCAR Hall... Read more...Historic H.J. Peeler House opensKannapolis resident Jamison Lee bought the Harvey Jeremiah Peeler house for $130,000 in 2004 and has worked for seven years to restore the home. Read more...Concord, Kannapolis mayors honoredNot one, but two local mayors received one of North Carolina’s highest civilian honors Friday. Read more...Murder suspect arrested in KannapolisA man charged with murder, first-degree burglary and robbery with a dangerous weapon in connection with an East Spencer homicide was arrested Friday in Kannapolis. Read more...RSS receives two state public relations awardsThe Rowan-Salisbury School System (RSS) won two state awards in public relations through the North Carolina School Public Relations Association’s (NCSPRA) Blue Ribbon... Read more...Batts named Regional Principal of the YearHilda Batts, principal of A.T. Allen Elementary School, has been named a regional finalist for the Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year. She will now compete with... Read more...From comic book characters to cake toppers, Concord sculptor a cut aboveMost fans of the hit television series “Lost” probably never heard of Troy McDevitt. But the stars of the popular ABC drama are well aware of the Concord-based... Read more...Cannon School hosts Chinese studentsStudents at Cannon School heard Chinese songs, watched a dance and learned about the country’s culture during an assembly on Wednesday. Read more... |
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