The City of Concord recognized employees from across multiple departments last week for their exceptional work and commitment to customer service during its quarterly High Performer Awards luncheon.
- From staff reports
The Multicultural Community Choir will reunite for an afternoon of music, fellowship and tribute on Sunday at 4 p.m. in the Kittie M. Sanson Chapel at Barber-Scotia College.
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The Kannapolis History Associates will hosts with local photographer Chad Mitchell on Monday, Aug. 3, at 7 p.m. at A.L. Brown High School, 415 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
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Municipal elections in 91 of 100 North Carolina counties in 2025 collectively cost $8.4 million for the 822,000 ballots cast, an analysis says. Cabarrus' cost was among the lowest.
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New exhibitions, classes and concerts are on tap in Cabarrus County.
Food, fundraisers, special events - here are upcoming community events around Cabarrus County.
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Families across Cabarrus County will have several opportunities to meet teachers, tour campuses and prepare for the first day of school during Cabarrus County Schools' August open houses.
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The memorial for Corey Ruiz has been in place on Williamson Street since Wednesday, when Ruiz was shot dead by police there. It was still holding strong Saturday, with no sign of police or other means of removal. Protesters said they plan on staying as long as they can.
Kadin Hoger was grilling at the encampment on Williamson and South Baldwin streets from 2 p.m. Friday until 2 a.m. Saturday.
People gather at Williamson and South Baldwin Streets where Corey Ruiz was fatally shot by a police officer on Wednesday afternoon in Madison.
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The Rev. Mike Ruffin looks at Paul and the things that hindered him.
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City of Salisbury and Salisbury Police will host National Night Out at Bell Tower Green on Aug. 4 with free transit, food, music and community resources.
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Lawmakers on a budget conference committee reached a compromise on the state’s more than $15 billion FY2026-27 spending plan after weeks of negotiations.
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HopeHealth will mark National Health Center Week August 2-8 with staff activities and community partner appreciation, recognizing this year’s innovative care theme.
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Residents are invited to a public meeting on the 32-mile Fox & Spur Connector greenway, transforming a former rail corridor between Sumter and Florence.
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