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Open Door House helps young adults aging out of foster care find stability in Cabarrus County
April Cook reveals breast cancer diagnosis, vows to continue N.C. Senate campaign
Lee’s Sandwich Shop wins Cabarrus Burger Madness for second straight year
Building with purpose: Cabarrus STEM students turn canned goods into creativity and community impact
‘Isolation is isolation’: How Elder Orphan Care is reaching seniors aging alone in Cabarrus County
Cabarrus Healthcare Foundation to host ‘Illuminate’ gala to support Atrium Health Cabarrus
We’re all in this together." Concord protesters join nationwide ‘No Kings’ movement
Mestiza Steakhouse to bring upscale, globally inspired dining to downtown Concord
Applications open for Dr. Chris Lowder Scholarships in Cabarrus County Schools
Young local performers launch Next Act Theatre Company to create space for a new generation
Concord leaders push back on Kannapolis proposed transit cuts, warn of “death knell” for CK Rider
Kannapolis City Council revises transit agreement, weighs route cuts and new service models
Central UMC’s Feast for the Spirit to support 1Can with annual women’s gathering
Alison Paladino named new president and CEO of Cabarrus Chamber
Barbi Jones reflects on a decade leading the Cabarrus Chamber — and what comes next
A decade of growth: Dirk Vanderleest leaves lasting mark on Concord-Padgett Regional Airport
Public feedback helps shape Concord’s vision for Church Street corridor
Cabarrus elections board to weigh early voting plans with differing access and site options
A Tradition Worth Flipping For, in Photos
New Brave Step program creates space for male survivors to speak and heal
History Talks event will revisit Cabarrus County’s overlooked role in America’s first gold rush
For Wilmer Melton, leading Kannapolis means serving the city that shaped him
Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office earns state accreditation after meeting 116 professional standards
Dr. Allen Dobson on Revitalizing Historic Buildings in Downtown Mount Pleasant
At nearly 100, Emma Horton carries a century of wisdom, faith and resilience
El Puente Hispano to host ‘A Night of Latin Flavors’ fundraiser
Kannapolis renews focus on core services as inflation pressures city spending
Aurora gives special-needs athletes a place to shine in winter guard
Oscar predictions: Why ‘Sinners’ may be poised for a big night
C’est magnifique: Jessica Fichot brings a global sound to Concord
Kannapolis opens nonprofit grant applications for community development funding
Mount Pleasant Literary Festival returns with bestselling authors and growing statewide draw
After Weeks in ICE Detention, Concord Father Returns Home to Emotional Reunion
Greater Cabarrus Foundation to host board training for residents interested in nonprofit leadership
New Cabarrus EDC Leader Looks to Strengthen Local Ties, Grow Workforce
Concord Water Deemed Safe as PFAS Levels Exceed Proposed Federal Limits
Cabarrus County Primary Turnout Reaches 17%, In Line With Other Large N.C. Counties
Kirk, Barbee and Hartsell Advance in Cabarrus County School Board GOP Primary
Crutchfield Defeats Incumbent Measmer in GOP Primary for N.C. Senate District 34
Bailey, Swayze and Patrick Advance in Cabarrus County Commission GOP Primary
Monks Advances to November Race for N.C. House District 73
Baggs Wins GOP Primary for Cabarrus County Clerk of Court Amid Ongoing Removal Challenge
Concord Rotary Club to Host 2026 Spring Tea Benefiting Local Nonprofits
A ‘Tale of Two Cities’: Facilities Review Reveals Deep Geographic Divide in Cabarrus County Schools
CCS Considers Eliminating Early-Release High School Exam Days to Expand Retesting Opportunities
Cabarrus County’s Projected FY 2027 Deficit Shrinks to Near Balance
Cabarrus County's Lone Early Voting Site Ranks Second-Busiest in N.C.
Central Cabarrus Senior Helps Lead Second Local ICE Protest in Downtown Concord
Schools, Growth and Political Divides Shape Cabarrus Chamber’s Legislative Breakfast
ICE Warehouse Plans in Concord Unclear After Conflicting Reports
More Than 800 in Cabarrus Trained in CPR During Statewide Lifesaving Effort
"The best unknown place around.” Gate's shift to medical care drives rapid growth
Cabarrus County Schools to Host Kinder Quest Event for Rising Kindergarten Families
Concord Middle Students Bring Black History to Life Through Living Museum
Is Concord Still Catching Up to Warren C. Coleman?
Concord Family Racing to Raise $5,000 Bond for Father Held in Louisiana ICE Detention
Looking for the Helpers: Concord Police Foundation Backs Officers Who Protect the City
Cabarrus County STEM Schools Collecting Canned Food for 1Can with Engineering Focus
Concord Named as Potential ICE Detention Site in New York Times Report
Disco, Dice and a Mission: Game of Games Night Returns for CCEF’s 25th Anniversary
Commissioners take no action after ethics question raised over broker switch
Cabarrus trails most large N.C. counties in early voting turnout
Cabarrus County Schools press lawmakers for higher teacher pay, EC funding and student safety
Wortman details timeline of disputed $3 million insurance broker savings
At Leo’s Gourmet Market, growth is measured in meals, memories — and soon, a second home
Seeking answers after teen violence, a Cabarrus County mother builds a vision for prevention
Where activism meets fashion, a Central Cabarrus senior finds his voice
Hearts and Heroes celebration reunites cardiac arrest survivors with those who saved them
From farewell to fresh start: Concord's Village Corner set to reopen Tuesday
Concord adopts first-in-state policy to address citizen incivility toward city employees
Concord’s preparation and planning turns rare winter storms into test of readiness
Early voting begins Thursday for Cabarrus County primary elections
Cabarrus County NAACP chapter donates to Barber-Scotia, urges broader community support
School board approves limited enrollment cap for part of Odell attendance area
‘Born to Swing’ honors jazz prodigy Lillette Jenkins-Wisner, an unsung ‘Queen of the Keys’
Cabarrus Chamber launches voter information website ahead of March 3 primary
Souper Bowl fundraiser returns to Concord for 21st year
Through the Lens: Michael Anderson’s Passion for Photography and Cabarrus County
Barber-Scotia raises more than $100K in two weeks as accreditation push continues
Cabarrus County Schools consider limited enrollment cap as Odell campuses face severe overcrowding
Get to know Cabarrus County Clerk of Superior Court Republican Candidate Resa Travis
Get to know Cabarrus County Clerk of Superior Court Republican Candidate Ben Cox
Get to know Cabarrus County Clerk of Superior Court Republican Candidate Bill Baggs
Cabarrus, Kannapolis students return to school Thursday with delayed schedules
Ian Patrick defends $3 million savings claim, blames “hostile” environment for broker’s exit
Get to know N.C. Senate Republican Candidate Chris Measmer
Get to know N.C. Senate Republican Candidate Kevin Crutchfield
Get to know N.C. House of Representatives Democratic Candidate Thomas Monks
Pierce Group Walks Away From Cabarrus County After Dispute Over $3 Million Savings Claim
GoFundMe launched to support family of Yadira Castro following her death
Get to know Kannapolis Schools Board of Education Candidate Brenda McCombs
Get to know Kannapolis Schools Board of Education Candidate Kristina Cook
Get to know Cabarrus County Board of Education Republican Candidate Amanda Wortman
Get to know Cabarrus County Board of Education Republican Candidate Dr. Robert Kirk
Get to know Cabarrus County Board of Education Republican Candidate Bubba Hartsell
Get to know Cabarrus County Board of Education Republican Candidate William Barbee
Get to know Cabarrus County Board of Education Republican Candidate Deborah Allen
Missing Concord Teen Found Dead After Extensive Search; Police Say No Foul Play Suspected
Why is Black History Important For Everyone?
Both Cabarrus County Schools and Kannapolis City Schools go remote Tuesday amid icy conditions
Get to know County Commission Republican Candidate Kristel Swayze
Get to know County Commission Republican Candidate Barry Richards
Get to know County Commission Republican Candidate Ian Patrick
Get to know County Commission Republican Candidate Krushani Patel
Get to know County Commission Republican Candidate Alexis Hughes
Get to know County Commission Republican Candidate Cason Gardner
Get to know County Commission Republican Candidate David Conrad
Get to know County Commission Republican Candidate James Bailey
Cabarrus County Schools to Go Remote Monday while Kannapolis City Schools Closed
Images of a County Transformed by a Historic Snowfall
Cabarrus County Students Form ‘Project Shield’ to Push for Immigration Protections in Schools
Greater Cabarrus Foundation launches Support Cabarrus to strengthen local nonprofits
“Not the Red Place It Used to Be”: Cabarrus County Democrats See Opportunity in 2026
Cabarrus County, Kannapolis schools to open on delayed schedules Thursday
Architect Ian Patrick Brings Problem-Solving Mindset to County Commission Board
Cabarrus County seeks public input as search for next county manager moves forward
Remote Learning Again Wednesday for Both School Districts as Ice Persists
‘Without Him, There Is No Us’: Concord Family Scrambles After Father's ICE Detention in Alabama
Students Urge Cabarrus County Schools to Adopt Protocol Limiting ICE Access to Campuses
Kim DeLaney, Nonprofit Leader and N.C. House Candidate, Has Died
Hazardous Roads Force Remote Learning and Closures Tuesday Across Cabarrus County
Judge Finds Probable Cause in Petition to Remove Cabarrus Clerk of Court
Kannapolis City Schools closed Monday after winter storm
Cabarrus County Schools closed Monday after winter storm
Emergency Shelter Opens in Cabarrus County Ahead of Winter Storm
Concord Urges Residents to Prepare as Ice Storm Threat Looms
Mount Pleasant's Historic Paula Theater Set for Second Act as The Avett Theater
“We Have Completely Run Out of Money”: Barber-Scotia President Issues Public Plea for Support
A New Model of Memory Care Takes Root in Concord
Commissioners Revise Public Comment Policy to Permit Broader Speech
A Whirlwind Broadway Romance to Take Center Stage in Concord
State Commission Restores Tax Exemptions for Barber-Scotia Campus
‘Peace Begins With Us’: Buddhist Monks Bring Pilgrimage to Cabarrus County
Two Positive Measles Cases Identified in Cabarrus County
Concord MLK Ceremony Highlights Dr. King’s Dynamic Legacy — and the Work Still Ahead
Cabarrus Burger Madness Returns March 1 With Record Number of Competitors
New GOP Chairman Faces High-Stakes 2026 as Cabarrus County Enters a Pivotal Election Year
Cabarrus County launches online Resource Hub to streamline access to key services
Who Becomes Harrisburg’s Mayor Pro Tem? A Quiet Role Spurs an Unexpected Debate
Concord Mayor Steve Morris on Why He Got Back Into Politics — and His Vision for the City’s Future
‘Keep the Car on the Road’: Brian Hiatt Reflects on Year Leading Cabarrus Economic Development
Cabarrus County Schools Consider Enrollment Caps as Elementary Crowding Reaches Critical Levels
Cabarrus County looks to hire outside firm in county manager search
Early Look at FY 2027 Budget Shows Growing Deficit for Cabarrus County
Greater Cabarrus Foundation launches Affiliate Community Funds to strengthen local giving