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- Mark Plemmons
The N.C. High School Athletic Association softball and baseball state playoffs begin Tuesday, and Cabarrus County is well-represented.Hickory Ridge’s teams are the highest-seeded Cabarrus teams in both sports. The Ragin’ Bulls baseball team comes in as a #2 seed in the 7A West bracket. The #…
- By Mike Petro News Business Reporter
Power was officially turned off to the current Highmark Stadium on Friday. It is considered the start of the stadium’s mass demolition and is a significant milestone for the project as the new stadium nears completion.
- From staff reports
No passport? Flight anxiety? No problem! Experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of more than 50 countries from around the world at the 6th Annual Concord International Festival, presented by El Puente Hispano and the city of Concord. The festival returns to Downtown Concord on Saturday, …
- Andrew Phillips Special to the Independent Tribune
Hickory Ridge topped Cox Mill 3-0 to take the GMAC soccer title. It caps a week in which the Bulls also won the conference softball and baseball titles.
- Andrew Phillips Special to the Independent Tribune
The two best women's soccer teams in the conference faced off at Cox Mill on Friday for the Greater Metro Athletic Conference title. Hickory Ridge won 3-0. Andrew Phillips captured these photos.
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