The Cabarrus Compass

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Doug Wilson unseats longtime Kannapolis mayor Darrell Hinnant in three-way race
The City Council member earns 42% of the vote to edge out Justin Lewter and end Hinnant’s 12-year tenure.
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New voices join Midland and Mount Pleasant boards as voters favor mix of experience and change
Isaac Davis wins a seat in Midland alongside incumbent Mike Tallent, while Lori Furr and William Meadows return to Mount Pleasant’s Board of…
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Teague wins re-election as Harrisburg mayor, defeating former mayor Sciascia
In a rematch of their 2021 race, Jennifer Teague secured 59% of the vote, widening her margin over Steve Sciascia.
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Santana wins open Concord City Council seat in District 4
Political newcomer Alvarys Santana captured 42% of the vote to defeat three opponents and succeed longtime council member J.C. McKenzie.
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Former Commission Chair Steve Morris wins Concord mayoral race
Morris defeats Lori Clay and Alyce Williams in a closely watched race that drew unusually high early turnout and endorsements from both of Concord’s…
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Cabarrus County Fair sees record crowds, new attractions, and near break-even success
This year’s fair drew 57,000 visitors and nearly $770,000 in revenue — the strongest showing in years, fueled by the debut of a rodeo and other new…
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Cabarrus commissioners move to begin financing process for new school construction and renovations
County aims for early 2026 approval from Local Government Commission after previous project delays.
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Wortman pushes $1 million in emergency aid as SNAP benefits expire in Cabarrus County
Commissioners weigh local response as federal shutdown disrupts food assistance programs and leaves thousands of residents at risk.
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Cabarrus residents rally as SNAP, WIC and Medicaid cuts threaten working families
Down Home Cabarrus members share personal stories of fear and resilience as benefit uncertainty grows amid state and federal gridlock.
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“Never Had a Municipal Like It.” Early Voting in Cabarrus County Shatters Past Records
With 5,800+ ballots cast over two weeks, turnout more than quadrupled prior cycles and surged in final days.
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October 2025

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