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Cabarrus County to host four community forums on $400 million bond referendums
Voters will decide in November on up to $340 million for CCS and KCS school projects and $60 million for Rowan-Cabarrus Community College.
 • Chris Miller
‘I love coming to work every day’: New Cabarrus County Manager John Eller gets a second chance to lead
One month into the job, Eller reflects on the people who shaped his passion for public service, why he once walked away from county management and his…
 • Chris Miller
West Nile virus detected in two Cabarrus County residents as health officials urge precautions
Both cases were identified through routine blood donor screenings as health officials urge residents to take precautions against mosquitoes.
 • Chris Miller
After nearly three decades at The Independent Tribune, Mark Plemmons becomes another casualty of local news decline
The longtime editor reflects on his career, criticizes years of cuts by Lee Enterprises and worries about what his departure could mean for the future…
 • Chris Miller
Cannon School celebrates completion of Upper School expansion and renovation
The 12,500-square-foot project adds new classrooms, science labs and student spaces and was made possible through a fundraising campaign that surpassed…
 • Chris Miller
Visitors spent nearly $683 million in Cabarrus County in 2025
Cabarrus ranked 12th among North Carolina’s 100 counties in visitor spending, with tourism supporting more than 5,000 local jobs.
 • Chris Miller
Dr. John Kopicki on the new school year, the bond referendum and leading Cabarrus County Schools
The district’s superintendent reflects on his career in education and discusses the challenges of leading one of North Carolina’s largest school…
 • Chris Miller
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DownRiver Collective brings its genre-blending take on bluegrass to Concord
The award-winning Nashville band will make its Davis Theatre debut Aug. 29, bringing a sound shaped by bluegrass, country, Americana, rock and pop.
 • Chris Miller
The Union Sky to bring rooftop dining, cocktails and sweeping views to downtown Concord
Red Chillez owner Krushani Patel plans to open the rooftop restaurant and cocktail lounge at NOVI Lofts by the end of the fall.
 • Chris Miller
After 16 years, Robert Burrage prepares to say goodbye to Lil’ Robert’s Place
Burrage plans to close the beloved downtown Concord hangout Sept. 1, but he remains hopeful someone will step forward to carry on the community he…
 • Chris Miller
Dr. Carol Spalding on how Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is helping build the region’s workforce.
Dr. Spalding traces her journey to Rowan-Cabarrus and discusses how the college is preparing students for today’s workforce and an A.I.-driven future.
 • Chris Miller
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Bae’s Burgers brings its signature smash burgers to downtown Concord
What started as a food truck inspired by a Food Network show has grown into a popular burger joint, with its second location now open inside The…
 • Chris Miller
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