Many voices will come together in Concord as Maestro Eddie Brown Jr. presents the Citywide Mass Choir in “It’s A Musical Affair” Aug. 30, at 4 p.m. at Barber-Scotia College.
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The Independent Tribune's Cream of Cabarrus ranks the top 6 football teams this week in the county.
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The Swanee Theatre in downtown Kannapolis has announced a slate of late summer and fall events featuring dancing, family entertainment, comedy, tribute bands and live music.
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Central Cabarrus Coach Donnie Kiefer's hard-nose approach to football - "I'm not interested in mediocrity."
In a story about a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools investigation in the Aug. 18 Independent Tribune, we mistakenly used an incorrect photo. The woman in the photo was not Glenda Jones.
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A rooftop restaurant and cocktail lounge is coming to downtown Concord. The Union Sky has leased 3,085 square feet at NOVI Lofts.
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Ever wondered why Cabarrus County is named "Cabarrus"? The Rev. Stephen Davis tells us why.
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The Harrisburg Town Council will meet at Monday, Aug. 24, for a workshop focused on updates to several ongoing town projects and policy matters.
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FORT BRAGG — Special Forces candidates will take part in the U.S. Army’s Robin Sage training exercise beginning Friday, with activity planned across more than two dozen counties in North Carolina and South Carolina. The exercise will run Aug. 14-27 and serves as the final test for soldiers completing the Special Forces Qualification Course at the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare ...
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Basketball superstar Caitlin Clark has brought more eyeballs to the WNBA than ever before, but the spotlight hasn’t always been about the wins and losses. For The National, CBC’s Jamie Strashin breaks down how the league got sucked into America’s culture war this season.
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The wait is over. Week 1 of the 2026 North Carolina high school football season is here with games kicking off on Aug. 21.
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