CONCORD — Construction is steadily progressing on several major parks and recreation projects funded through the city’s bond program, with multiple facilities on track to open over the next year.
- Andrew Phillips Special to the Independent Tribune
The highly anticipated girls’ soccer rematch between Northwest Cabarrus and Robinson got off to a really weird start. Hours before the Trojans and Bulldogs were to take the field at Northwest, a boil water order was issued for Kannapolis and the area around the school. So, instead of it bein…
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CONCORD — Residents near Highway 73 may notice an increased fire department presence in the coming weeks, but officials say there is no cause for alarm.The Concord Fire Department will begin a series of training exercises Monday, April 27, at the city’s water tower near the intersection of H…
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CONCORD — Concord Electric Systems has received national recognition for its safety practices, earning the American Public Power Association’s highest-level Safety Award of Excellence for 2025.The city-owned utility was awarded the Diamond designation in its category, which includes systems …
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CONCORD — Cannon School welcomed educators from across the country earlier this month for its second annual EDU Maker Summit, a professional learning event focused on expanding hands-on, experiential learning in classrooms.
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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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KANNAPOLIS — A boil water notice remains in effect for much of Kannapolis after E. coli bacteria was detected in the city’s municipal water system, officials said Friday.
In an update issued at 8 p.m. Friday, April 24, the city said some areas that receive water from the City of Concord have been cleared for normal use and no longer need to boil water. Those areas are identified on updated maps available on the city’s website.
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