This isn’t a lineup built like the ’27 Yankees, bludgeoning opponents with power.Hickory Ridge looks more like the 1934 “Gashouse Gang” Cardinals -relentless, unpolished and unapologetically gritty.“Gritty” is the word that keeps coming up around the 2026 Ragin’ Bulls.
Hickory Ridge rallied from down 7 to beat West Stanly 11-10 on Wednesday, April 22. Photographer Todd Maulden captured these photos.
KANNAPOLIS – Google is coming to Kannapolis and southern Rowan County after the company signed a lease in the development off I-85 Exit 65.“We welcome Google to the City of Kannapolis. As one of the biggest companies in the world they have the reputation of being on the cutting edge of techn…
Cabarrus County Transportation Services (CCTS) provides reliable, accessible transportation for eligible residents, ensuring they can reach critical services that support their health, independence and overall quality of life.
This is a statement by the City of Kannapolis on the "boil water notice."
The Kannapolis History Associates will welcome former Reed Gold Mine manager John Dysart for a special presentation on the history and significance of North Carolina’s famed gold site.
New exhibitions, classes and concerts are on tap in Cabarrus County.
The Rowan Chamber of Commerce will launch its 2026 Total Resource Campaign, supporting Chamber programs and services, on Thursday evening during the annual Derby Party hosted by Trinity Oaks.
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Sprouts Farmers Market shoppers in North Carolina and nationwide could be owed money under the terms of a multi-million-dollar settlement. The Arizona-based grocery chain, known for its farm-stand vibes and healthy food options, agreed to a $5 million class-action settlement to resolve claims that it showed too many digits of customers’ debit and credit card numbers on printed receipts — a ...
SALISBURY – Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is once again offering Summer Enrichment Camps for students ages 12-18, providing hands-on opportunities to explore interests and begin building skills for future academic and career pathways. Each camp lasts one week and includes half-day sessions held in the mornings or afternoons, with multiple sessions offered throughout the summer from June 15 through Aug. 7.
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Mike Ruffin discusses baptism.
Food, fundraisers, special events - here are upcoming community events around Cabarrus County.
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SAN DIEGO — Chicago Cubs outfielder Michael Conforto can’t remember exactly how old he was when he first held one of his mom’s Olympic medals. Tracie Ruiz-Conforto won three medals — two golds and one silver — in dual and individual synchronized swimming at the 1984 Los Angeles and 1988 Seoul Olympics as one of the most dominant athletes in her sport during that era. When her competitive ...
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Phoenix Suns 131-122 to complete their first-round series sweep and advance to the Western Conference semifinals. The Thunder, who are 12-0 in first-round games under coach Mark Daigneault, will face the Los Angeles Lakers or Houston Rockets in the next…
Matt Hayes looks back at Kyle Whittingham's success at Utah, and wonders what he can do leading Michigan's football program.
First place Northwest Cabarrus battled second place Jay M. Robinson in a South Piedmont Conference showdown Friday at Concord's Robert C. Bailey Stadium. Northwest won 6-0. These are photos captured by Andrew Phillips.
🎧 Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada examine modern pet culture, from rising spending to emotional bonds and the ethical tensions between care, control and consistency.
🎧 From family favors to organ donation, this conversation asks what separates ordinary calculation from genuine generosity rooted in love, community and moral purpose.
🎧 From sports apps to election forecasts, the hosts discuss how expanding betting options influence decision-making, encourage risky habits and blur distinctions between entertainment and serious outcomes.
Episode 240: In a fast-moving world filled with distractions, it can be easy to lose sight of what truly matters. In this episode, hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada explore the idea of reverence — a quality that once shaped how people understood life, but now often feels distant or overlooked.
Michael Idov is the author of the spy thrillers “The Collaborators” and this year’s “The Cormorant Hunt,” which are part of a trilogy. A Latvian-born American raised in Riga, Idov is the author of the novel “Ground Up” and the memoir “Dressed up for a Riot.” He won three National Magazine Awards for his work at New York magazine, and he was the editor-in-chief of GQ Russia from 2012 to 2014. ...
CHICAGO -- If memory serves, when I was starting on organized high school sports teams, my father saw me play football once, basketball twice and baseball not at all. An otherwise attentive and supportive father, he was like most fathers and mothers of his generation, not at all preoccupied with the games the children played. Times change and David Murray knows that better than most. “I grew ...
In the summer of 2007, I went to Colombia to figure out my MFA thesis. I was working on a master’s in nonfiction writing, and after workshopping a series of essays on my childhood and undergraduate days, I got inspired to write a book about why people move. I’d always wondered what motivated a family to pack up what few belongings they could carry and find a new home. My family tree was ...
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