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The Hickory Ridge Ragin' Bulls won the Greater Metro Athletic Conference Baseball Tournament with an 8-5 win over A.L. Brown in Harrisburg on Thursday. Photographer Todd Maulden captured these photos.
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CHARLOTTE — Atrium Health and WakeMed are planning a major expansion of health care services in North Carolina through a proposed partnership that would bring $2 billion in investment, thousands of new jobs and a significant increase in patient services.The two nonprofit systems announced Fr…
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The Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office is raising awareness about the growing use of electric-assisted bicycles, or e-bikes, and how they are classified under North Carolina law.
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Mark Plemmons' Friday Five includes: Rotary Day at the Afton Ridge Library; the new Chick-fil-A on Copperfield is open; Super Bowl Champion Jason Kelce was spotted at two Cabarrus restaurants; Rockin' the 'Burg concert series begins next week; the state burning ban remains in place; and mor…
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After more than 30 years shaping the city’s growth and identity, longtime City Manager Mike Legg was honored Monday with North Carolina’s highest civilian award and a series of tributes recognizing his legacy.
- Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service
After a breakout win, Carson Hocevar brings confidence to the Lone Star State.For Hocevar, success arrived a week early.Before last Sunday, it would have been reasonable to pick Texas Motor Speedway as a possible venue for Hocevar’s first NASCAR Cup Series win, given his performance at the 1…
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