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Wilmer Melton named next Kannapolis City Manager
Synthetic turf coming to Harrisburg Park as field renovations get underway
Lanny Lancaster to retire as Cabarrus County GOP chairman after 30 years of party leadership
Candidate filing closes, setting stage for 2026 elections in Cabarrus County
Cabarrus County settles First Amendment lawsuit, agrees to publicly acknowledge public comment error
Cabarrus County in 2025: A Year in Photos
‘Extension Eats’ debuts on CabCo TV, bringing healthy cooking back to a familiar kitchen
Laura Blackwell Lindsey elected chair of Cabarrus County Commissioners
Cabarrus Healthcare Foundation awards nearly $276,000 in internal grants at Atrium Health Cabarrus
“Remember, Honor, Teach”: Cabarrus County remembers its veterans through Wreaths Across America
Greater Cabarrus Foundation creates Eagle Scout scholarship honoring Ken Yelton
Dusch and McKenzie bid farewell to Concord City Council after eight years of service
Steve Morris sworn in as Concord’s new mayor, ushering in a new era of leadership
Juvenile suspect released from hospital, charged in Concord Tree Lighting shooting
Mike Thevenin returns to Harrisburg Town Council after unanimous appointment
‘The Honor of a Lifetime.' Barbi Jones to Step Down as Chamber CEO in 2026
GoFundMe Created for Family of Teen Injured in Concord Tree Lighting Shooting
Concord Tree Lighting Shooting Suspect Released From Hospital, Booked Into Cabarrus County Jail
New endowment honors Ann Benfield’s lasting impact on Cabarrus County’s youngest residents
Doug Wilson sworn in as sixth mayor of Kannapolis
Cabarrus County School Board approves Coltrane-Webb attendance boundary
Early Filings Signal Competitive Start to 2026 Elections in Cabarrus County
Jim Avett, in Full: The Storyteller, Musician, and Sage Returns to the Davis Theatre Dec. 13
Holiday Homes Tour Returns to Historic Concord After Three-Year Hiatus
Cabarrus County Sports Hall of Fame to Induct 14 Local Legends and Seven Championship Teams
A New Force in Local Giving: The Greater Cabarrus Foundation Awards Its First Grants
Faith Leaders Unite for Community Prayer Following Downtown Shooting
Eric Warren Highlights Cadillac’s F1 Launch and Concord’s Role in the Project
Cabarrus EDC names regional economic leader Gretchen Carson as new president and CEO
‘Wicked: For Good’ Lands Softly, but Its Heart Still Soars
Cabarrus County Schools CFO warns state budget delays, rising mandates threaten CCS' finances
Ben Mynatt Children’s Foundation Awards $33,000 to 13 Local Charities
Candidate Filing for 2026 Races Opens Today in Cabarrus County
Cabarrus County GOP Executive Committee Picks Ian Patrick for Vacant Commission Seat
Cabarrus Down Home Chapter to Host “People’s Free Market” Event on Dec. 6 in Concord
Students Turn Art Into Action at Royal Oaks’ “Soups and Ceramics” Event
Cabarrus Tourism Surges to $679 Million as CVB Honors the People Behind the Growth
Two Mayors, Two Cities, and One Partnership That Strengthened Cabarrus County
“We are a resilient community." Concord to Hold Christmas Parade as Planned After Friday Shooting
Concord Police: Tree Lighting Shooting Stemmed From Dispute Between Known Individuals
Four People Shot at Concord Tree Lighting Ceremony
City Confirms Shooting at Concord’s Tree Lighting Ceremony
Reports of Three People Injured in Downtown Concord Shooting
Reports of Possible Shooting in Downtown Concord; Details Still Limited
How WeBuild Concord Is Reshaping Housing in Cabarrus County — with Dr. Patrick Graham
Cabarrus Residents Push Back Against Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Students Walk Out at Cabarrus County High Schools to Protest Border Patrol’s Charlotte Operation
‘The Hunting Wives’ Filming Inside The Hotel Concord Today and Thursday
Border Patrol Crackdown in Charlotte Sparks Fear Across Cabarrus County
Greg Walter and Suzanne Howard to Be Honored at 97th Concord Christmas Parade
A Concord Pastor’s Front-Row Seat to a New Papacy
New Harris Teeter Set for Downtown Kannapolis as Part of Major Mixed-Use Project
WSACC crews step off the job site — and into the neighborhood
Poole Wins Mount Pleasant Commissioner Seat on Coin Flip
Cabarrus EMS launches lifesaving prehospital blood program
Though Facade Grant Demand Soars, Concord City Council Opts Against Midyear Funding Increase
Concord gives green light to ‘goatscaping’ for natural weed control
Concord approves zoning text amendment allowing taller industrial buildings on large sites
Momentec Brands Chooses Kannapolis for Massive 756,000-Square-Foot Operations Hub
CCS presents recommended boundary for new Coltrane-Webb STEM Elementary
Rotary Club of Concord steps up with emergency aid amid food crisis
The bells are back: Salvation Army kicks off 2025 Red Kettle Campaign in Cabarrus County
Carolina HealthWorks Launches to Help Small Businesses Access Affordable Coverage
Cabarrus Arts Council’s ‘Dancing for the Arts’ celebrates 10 years — and raises more than $77,000
Cabarrus County GOP begins process to fill late Commissioner Lynn Shue’s seat
‘No Soldier Left Behind’: Cabarrus Veterans Reflect on Service, Sacrifice, and Solidarity
“He Cared About Everybody”: Remembering the Life and Legacy of Commissioner Lynn Shue
Brad Keselowski Foundation Marks Five Years Supporting Veterans at Atrium Health Cabarrus
Concord Looks to the Future with Church Street Corridor Plan
Tied Mount Pleasant commissioner race will be decided by coin toss next week
Kannapolis City Manager Mike Legg to retire after three decades of service
“From China to Appalachia” brings cross-cultural folk fusion to the Davis Theatre on Nov. 16
Mooresville staple Bae’s Burgers joins lineup as The District Exchange reaches full occupancy
Cellar Door Wine Shop to Host 2nd Annual Holiday Wine Showcase in Downtown Concord
Cabarrus County Commissioner Lynn Shue dies at 71
Record turnout reshapes local leadership across Cabarrus County
Doug Wilson unseats longtime Kannapolis mayor Darrell Hinnant in three-way race
New voices join Midland and Mount Pleasant boards as voters favor mix of experience and change
Teague wins re-election as Harrisburg mayor, defeating former mayor Sciascia
Santana wins open Concord City Council seat in District 4
Former Commission Chair Steve Morris wins Concord mayoral race
Cabarrus County Fair sees record crowds, new attractions, and near break-even success
Cabarrus commissioners move to begin financing process for new school construction and renovations
Wortman pushes $1 million in emergency aid as SNAP benefits expire in Cabarrus County
Cabarrus residents rally as SNAP, WIC and Medicaid cuts threaten working families
“Never Had a Municipal Like It.” Early Voting in Cabarrus County Shatters Past Records
Ford Performance Racing School shifting gears to Harrisburg in $6 million relocation
Finding His Flow: Inside Patrick Garrett’s Life in the Air
1Can Opens New Blessing Box at Wolf Meadow Elementary as SNAP Disruptions Loom
Kathryn Bigelow’s 'A House of Dynamite' Explodes with Real-World Fear and Relentless Tension
Cabarrus County’s Dual Language Programs Open Students’ Eyes to a Bigger World
Strong early-voting turnout signals renewed energy in Cabarrus municipal elections
Jeff Jones urges residents to pressure state lawmakers as N.C. budget impasse strains counties
Shining a Light in the Dark: The Lantern Project Marks Five Years Fighting Human Trafficking
Cabarrus commissioners approve alcohol sales at county events
New Concord Gastroenterologist Finds Purpose and Community at Northeast Digestive
“We Are Americans and We Are Patriots”: Concord Rally Pushes Back on GOP Attacks
Harrisburg becomes first Cabarrus municipality to earn HeartSafe Workplace designation
From Diagnosis to Purpose: How ‘Channing’s Joy’ Is Bringing Hope to Families Around the World
Cabarrus County students post major gains on AP exams
Down Home Cabarrus named Housing Hero for advocacy that helped launch affordable housing loan fund
Cabarrus County school board approves 2026–27 academic calendars
Cabarrus County school board approves new innovation programs, rejects tuition-based pre-K plan
From flood rescues to theatre revivals: Harrisburg and Kannapolis earn regional recognition
A Taste of Home: How Heri Renta Is Brewing Puerto Rican Pride in Downtown Concord
Feeding the Body and the Soul: How Hands of Hope Is Making a Difference in Kannapolis
Cabarrus County Voter Turnout: High for Presidential Elections, Low for Local Ones
‘Very Little Wiggle Room’: Auditor Says Cabarrus County Schools’ Fund Balance Is Low for Its Size
"One of the greatest adventures of my life." High Grounds Coffeehouse Closes
Cabarrus County Weighs Alcohol Sales at County-Sponsored Events
Lifelong Friends Bring Shared Dream to Life with Mary Jane’s in Downtown Concord
Beyond the Spider’s Webb: Concord’s Historic Fields Begin a New Chapter
Cabarrus Commissioners Approve New Hybrid Funding Plan for School Maintenance Projects
Mentoring, Engagement, and Support Lift A.L. Brown Graduation Rate to Highest Level in Two Decades
Treasures for a Cause: Market for Mission Benefits Haiti and CCM’s Rebuilders Campus
Lifeline Charlotte to Host Largest Meal-Packing Effort Yet at Atrium Health Ballpark
“A Hub of Hope.” Harrisburg Celebrates New YMCA
CCM Celebrates Cabarrus Families With Naming of Rebuilders Campus and Buildings
Summer Lucille Creates a Space for Plus-Size Women at Juicy Body Goddess
Love, Chaos, and Revolutionary Spirit Drive 'One Battle After Another'
Concord International Festival postponed due to weather
‘The Impact Is Real’: CCM Updates Vision to Tackle Cabarrus Housing Crisis
Majority of Concord Candidates Reject Partisan Elections, Share Priorities on Housing and Growth
Concord mayoral and city council candidates share vision at Logan Community forum
Concord International Festival celebrates culture and community in downtown Concord this Saturday
Barber-Scotia College Hosts First-Ever Home Football Game in Concord
Get to know Mount Pleasant Board of Commissioner Candidate Michael Steiner
Get to know Mount Pleasant Board of Commissioner Candidate Elizabeth 'Liz' Poole
Get to know Mount Pleasant Board of Commissioner Candidate Lori Furr
Vote BeeBoo: The Sparkling Magenta Candidate Turning Concord Politics Upside Down
Cabarrus County Schools Begin Boundary Process for Coltrane-Webb STEM
Get to know Midland Town Council Candidate Isaac Davis
Get to know Harrisburg Town Council Candidate Christopher Barfield
Get to know Harrisburg Town Council Candidate Erin Banks
Get to know Kannapolis City Council Candidate (for unexpired term) Holden Sides
Get to know Kannapolis City Council Candidate (for unexpired term) Naomi Hatchell
Get to know Kannapolis City Council Candidate (for unexpired term) Phil Goodman
‘Love Your Neighbor’: Concord Vigil Calls for Unity After Weeks of Violence
Get to know Concord City Council Candidate (District 5) Terry Crawford
Get to know Concord City Council Candidate (District 3) Betty Stocks
Get to know Concord City Council Candidate (District 4) John Paul
Get to know Concord City Council Candidate (District 4) Cason Gardner
Get to know Concord City Council Candidate (District 4) Alvarys Santana
Get to know Concord City Council Candidate (District 4) Jack Lambert
Get to know Kannapolis City Council Candidate Jayne Williams
Get to know Kannapolis City Council Candidate Jamie Richardson
Get to know Kannapolis City Council Candidate Tom Kincaid
Get to know Kannapolis City Council Candidate Zach Erwin
Get to know Kannapolis City Council Candidate Jeanne Dixon
Get to know Kannapolis City Council Candidate Dianne Berry
Get to know Harrisburg Mayoral Candidate Steve Sciascia
Get to know Harrisburg Mayoral Candidate Jennifer Teague
Concord Trading Post Brings Fast-Casual Sandwiches and New York Bagels to Downtown
Get to know Kannapolis Mayoral Candidate Justin Lewter
Get to know Kannapolis Mayoral Candidate Darrell Hinnant
Get to know Concord Mayoral Candidate Alyce Williams
Get to know Concord Mayoral Candidate Lori Clay
Get to know Concord Mayoral Candidate Steve Morris
Forty Years of Service, Countless Lives Touched: Cabarrus County Rotary Club Honors Its Legacy
Red Bull, Rauch and Ball Corp. Break Ground on $1.7 billion Concord Manufacturing Hub
Jeff Jones Speaks Out on Viral County Fair Encounter with Critic
Cabarrus County Schools proposes removing diversity, equity language from policies
Coming Home to Care: Concord Native Returns as Family Medicine Doctor
KCS Students Boost Test Scores; Graduation Rate Jumps to 89%
Cabarrus County Schools Show Fourth Year of Academic Gains, Set Graduation Record
Kelly Sifford named interim county manager in Cabarrus
Side by Side for 40 Years: Outen and Barrier Leave Lasting Mark on Cabarrus County
Cabarrus County to pay $489,000 to settle lawsuit with former manager Mike Downs
Opioid settlement funds fueling recovery and prevention in Cabarrus
After 44 Years Wrongfully Imprisoned, Ronnie Long’s Story Becomes a Symbol of Freedom and Justice
“All of us believe in you.” 29 Cabarrus Educators Awarded $50,000 in Classroom Grants
Cabarrus County reaches settlement in lawsuit with former manager Mike Downs
Finding Healing Among the Blooms: Concord’s Joe Hudson Featured in New Daylily Film
Historic Return: Students Return to Barber-Scotia College for the First Time in a Decade
Float or Sink: Central Cabarrus STEM Students Learn Lessons That Last
With Senator Tillis Absent, Residents Air Concerns to His Cardboard Cutout
Commission Chair Jeff Jones defends process after Newton’s firing
Pump Social aims to fuel downtown Concord with retro charm and creative sandwiches
Vice Chair Lindsey Blasts Board Over Sudden Dismissal of County Manager
Cabarrus County Manager Sean Newton Dismissed by Board of Commissioners
Concord Police Introduces Civilian Crash Investigator for Minor Accidents
Novant Health gets green light for new 50-bed hospital in Kannapolis
Preserving Logan: Concord’s African American Community Seeks National Register Listing
Where Growth Meets Need: Cabarrus Roundtable Confronts Food Insecurity
D.R. Horton Halts Plans for 2,000-Home Concord Development
Cabarrus County Schools Propose Funding Shift to Tackle Major Projects
New Petition Urges City to Halt Massive Concord Farms Development
Town Hall Panel Discusses School Funding Challenges and Teacher Shortages
Harrisburg's Veterans Park Undergoing Key Renovations
Residents, Council Voice Skepticism Over Massive Concord Farms Project
Cabarrus County Schools Nearly Fully Staffed Ahead of New School Year
A New Year, a New Team: Cabarrus County Schools Welcomes Its Beginning Teachers
Towel City Tavern Is Rediscovering Its Identity with Fresh Leadership and a Community Focus
Every Second Counts: Cabarrus EMS to Begin Life-Saving Blood Transfusions on Scene
Marvel Finds Its Way Again with 'Fantastic Four: First Steps'
Education Department to Release Billions In Withheld School Funds
A Hugger, A Helper, A Hero: Angie Linker Looks Back on 30 Years with Concord Police
Viral TikTok Captures Woman’s Emotional Traffic Stop with Cabarrus Deputy
Mount Pleasant Begins Major Water Overhaul as Customers Urged to Conserve
Cabarrus Commissioners Hold the Line on EDC Incentives After Contentious Public Hearing
Academic Learning Center’s Teacher-Led Tutoring Model Strengthens Learning across Cabarrus County
Candidate Field Finalized for November Municipal Elections
Breaking the Silence: How One Concord Mom Is Building a Village for Mothers in Need
From Vision to Vibrancy: The District Exchange Looks to Add Fresh Energy to Downtown Concord
New Law Gives Political Parties Control Over Cabarrus Commission Vacancies
Cabarrus County Enhances Park Safety with High-Tech Weather Alerts
District Map Mix-Up Disqualifies City Council Candidate
A New Face and a New Feel: Cabarrus County Fair Gets a 2025 Refresh
Candidate Filing Opens for 2025 Cabarrus Municipal Elections
Steve Steinbacher Running for Concord City Council Seat
Concord Council Member J.C. McKenzie Won’t Seek Reelection After Two Terms
Signed in Steel, Built on Hope: Behavioral Health Center Reaches New Milestone
Concord Giving Circle Expands Support for Local Nonprofits Through Quarterly Donations
“We See You, We Hear You”: 1Can Fights Hunger and Offers Hope in Cabarrus County
A Place to Belong: Dive Bar Concord Lights Up Downtown with Old-School Vibes
For the Love of Dogs: New Concord Candle Shop Aims to Support Animal Rescue Efforts
After Decades of Ministry, Steve Ayers Prepares to Say Goodbye as Pastor of McGill Baptist
Real Skills, Real Growth: Amazing Grace’s Summer Program Makes a Lasting Impact
Concord Middle Confronts Challenges with New Leadership, Community Support
The Legal Architect of Kannapolis: Wally Safrit to Retire After 41 Years
After Decades of Service, Mike Downs and Rich Koch Receive Public Tribute
Lori Clay Aims to Make History as Concord’s First Female Mayor
From Czechia to Concord: Pastor František Janák Finds a Calling at Calvary Lutheran
Former Commission Chair Steve Morris Announces Bid for Concord Mayor
Concord Mayor Bill Dusch Will Not Seek Reelection
Auerbach Steps In to Lead Concord Middle's Turnaround
Thirty Minutes, Nine Rounds, One Great Workout
Commissioners Replace Doug Paris and Chris Measmer with Veteran WSACC Members
Jeff Jones elected as Cabarrus County Commission Chair
“This ride is for a bigger cause." Concord Officers Cycle to D.C. for Fallen Comrades
Preserving the Past: Cabarrus County’s Meadow View School Begins Journey to Restoration
In 'Materialists,' Celine Song Brings Heart and Depth to the Modern Rom-Com
“We’re Not Quiet Anymore." Concord Protesters Join Nationwide Uprising Against Trump
Leadership Cabarrus Class Leaves Its Mark on Rebuilders Campus
CCM Bridges Generations to Tackle Cabarrus Homelessness
Juneteenth celebrations kick off in Cabarrus County this weekend
Grill and Grow Together: A Concord Block Party Fueled by Faith and Community
Breathe Better, Heal Faster: Concord’s Augment Wellness Offers Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
New Organization Aims to Help Build Cabarrus County’s Next Generation of Educators
Concord holds groundbreaking for new park named after former council member Jim Ramseur
“It’s been a heck of a ride." Londa Strong looks back at over 40 years of service to Cabarrus County
Commissioners Back Funding for $50 million Elementary School, Will Seek LGC Approval
Meet Bingo, the new therapy dog for Cabarrus County EMS
‘I am a Clean Slate’: Sean Newton Reflects on His Role as Cabarrus County Manager
Concord student makes finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee
Children’s Book by Concord Author Explores How Even Dinosaurs Can Learn to Be Kind
"It’s a great way to spend a Saturday.” Tucker Garden Tour to take place May 31
“We’re really in a good place.” Chris Rey on the key developments taking place at Barber-Scotia
Cabarrus County's 2025 Youth of the Year reflects on an active life of service
Commissioners, in election for leader, cannot decide on new chair.
Cabarrus municipalities oppose House Bill 765
Jeff Jones selected as new Cabarrus County Commissioner
Do you hear that? It’s audiologist Dr. Hannah Bell making a difference for hearing-impaired students
Down Home Cabarrus is shining a light on the lack of transparency in the county
Tessa Burchett reflects on receiving prestigious Robert J. Eury Memorial Award
Public discusses key legislation that could impact the county during Barber-Scotia Town Hall
Downtown Concord is officially reopen for business
Intro: The Cabarrus Conversation Podcast
Liddle goes a long way in making sure her students are successful
Should Cabarrus County municipal elections become partisan?
Cabarrus County Schools accomplishes a lot with not enough funding
Let the Cabarrus County Democratic Party reintroduce themselves
Judge grants preliminary injunction over Cabarrus commissioner vacancy