The Cabarrus Compass

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Mount Pleasant's Historic Paula Theater Set for Second Act as The Avett Theater
Project preserves 1948 landmark, honors Avett family, and seeks to bring mid-sized live music venue to Mount Pleasant.
 • Chris Miller
“We Have Completely Run Out of Money”: Barber-Scotia President Issues Public Plea for Support
Chris Rey said the college is unable to meet payroll or advance accreditation without urgent financial help.
 • Chris Miller
A New Model of Memory Care Takes Root in Concord
Taylor Glen prepares to open the state's first Green House home, replacing traditional institutional care with small teams, personal autonomy and a…
 • Chris Miller
Commissioners Revise Public Comment Policy to Permit Broader Speech
Board drops prohibitions on profanity and personal attacks, citing First Amendment protections.
 • Chris Miller
A Whirlwind Broadway Romance to Take Center Stage in Concord
Married performers Stephan Stubbins and Libby Servais bring “Broadway in Love” to the Davis Theatre, blending iconic show tunes, pop hits, and the story…
 • Chris Miller
State Commission Restores Tax Exemptions for Barber-Scotia Campus
North Carolina commission rules several campus parcels qualify as educational use, offering financial relief as the historic HBCU advances its recovery…
 • Chris Miller
‘Peace Begins With Us’: Buddhist Monks Bring Pilgrimage to Cabarrus County
On a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace, head monk Bhikkhu Pannakara told hundreds gathered Friday that true peace cannot be given — it must be created through…
 • Chris Miller
Two Positive Measles Cases Identified in Cabarrus County
Health officials identify possible exposure at Atrium Health Harrisburg and urge residents to verify vaccination status as statewide total reaches nine.
 • Chris Miller
Concord MLK Ceremony Highlights Dr. King’s Dynamic Legacy — and the Work Still Ahead
At a wreath-laying event on King’s birthday, speakers pointed to rising division, called for civic participation, and urged residents to “keep moving…
 • Chris Miller
Cabarrus Burger Madness Returns March 1 With Record Number of Competitors
The month-long culinary contest enters its sixth year with 25 participating restaurants — the most to date — as diners prepare to sample, rank and vote…
 • Chris Miller
New GOP Chairman Faces High-Stakes 2026 as Cabarrus County Enters a Pivotal Election Year
With crowded primaries ahead and unaffiliated voters surging, Jim Quick aims to educate and motivate voters while navigating national headwinds in a…
 • Chris Miller
Cabarrus County launches online Resource Hub to streamline access to key services
New platform centralizes community resources, replaces multiple manual lists and offers multilingual tools to help residents find care, food, housing…
 • Chris Miller
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