CONCORD — High school students from across Cabarrus County recently got an inside look at the many career opportunities available in local government through the Cabarrus Economic Development Student TRACK Program.The City of Concord hosted the students for a daylong tour and career explorat…
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N.C. Music Hall of Fame's 2026 induction class includes a pioneering hip-hop artist, a go-go music trailblazer, an influential independent rock band, a bluegrass record executive and producer, a legendary jazz composer and arranger, and a funk icon receiving the organization's lifetime achie…
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Cabarrus County Schools has named Rachel Gillcrist of W.M. Irvin Elementary School as the district’s 2026-27 Teacher of the Year.
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Rowan-Cabarrus Community College nursing student Holly Davis has been named North Carolina's 2026 New Century Workforce Scholar, earning a $1,500 scholarship and national recognition for academic achievement, leadership and workforce readiness.
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Guilford County Board of Commissioners will hold a June 25, 2026 special meeting to consider the FY 2026-27 budget, with in-person and live viewing options.
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Facebook is now reposting old “memories” for us on our pages and, I have to say, it can be a nice thing. But if you see a picture of you and your ex, or a post about another loss or hard time, it can trigger difficult feelings. I know because it just happened to me. I was reminded that a year ago was the beginning of my dog’s last days, and yes, it did make me a little “misty,” as we used to say. Still I shared it with my FB Friends, and it inspired this column.
Q. Now that school has ended, our 5-year-old daughter has the chance to go to her father’s in the mornings before he goes to work at noon or go to extended learning at her school where she can play with kids and do crafts. I decided to ask her what she wants to do and she said, “Go to school,” so I signed her up. Her father is furious because I didn’t consult him. I’m “putting her first!” You ...
Dear Kid Whisperer, I live in a neighborhood with a lot of families, and we often end up with other people's children playing at our house. Having these playmates is great for my 8-year-old daughter, but not so great for me, because I end up parenting everybody else's kids. Is it appropriate for me to use the same behavior strategies on other people's kids that I use on my own kid? How can I ...
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