The Cabarrus County celebration of American Independence began Saturday with the reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society, followed by the Mount Pleasant parade, festival and fireworks.
- From staff reports
KANNAPOLIS — Kannapolis Police Chief Terry Spry will retire Sept. 29 after more than three decades with the Kannapolis Police Department, ending a law enforcement career that began with the city in 1994.Spry, who became chief in 2020, announced his retirement this week. He is the 12th police…
- From staff reports
CONCORD — Spencer Bradshaw turned a breakthrough victory into a winning streak during a busy week of Cook Out Summer Shootout racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway.Bradshaw captured consecutive Pro division victories in Rounds 5 and 6, highlighting two nights of Legends Car and Bandolero compet…
- RICHARD CRAVER Winston-Salem Journal
"It would be the largest teacher pay raise since at least 2006," Hall said during the May 12 presentation.
- From staff reports
The Cabarrus County Animal Shelter will begin a new operating schedule July 7 that includes regular Saturday hours in an effort to improve access for residents and increase pet adoptions.
- Andrew Phillips Special to the Independent Tribune
For Charlotte Hornets legend Kemba Walker, the ribbon-cutting ceremony at his new skills academy on Spring Street is the culmination of a longtime dream come true. It finally happened, even after the process was delayed by a foot of snow in January.
- Andrew Phillips Special to the Independent Tribune
NBA legend Kemba Walker held the official opening of the new Kemba Walker Sports Academy in Concord last and Andrew Phillips captured these photos from the event.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — In what Eastern Kentucky University athletics director Kyle Moats describes as a “football move,” EKU will officially switch conferences July 1. On Wednesday, Eastern formally leaves the ASUN to join an all-sports version of the United Athletic Conference. Essentially, the football-playing schools from the ASUN are merging with the Western Athletic Conference to create a ...
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Central Carolina Community Foundation has promoted Erin Johnson to chief community impact officer, recognizing her decade of leadership supporting nonprofits statewide.
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Iredell County Public Library will install a musical StoryWalk at Jennings Park with an LSTA grant, promoting outdoor early literacy, inclusion and family engagement.
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The Brunswick County Community Foundation awarded $9,210 in grants to eight local organizations, supporting housing, basic needs, recovery outreach and family services.
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A North Carolina Community Foundation scholarship honors Annie and Sallie Ann Wheeler while supporting North Edgecombe High School seniors pursuing higher education.
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