Mark Plemmons' Friday Five includes: Rotary Day at the Afton Ridge Library; the new Chick-fil-A on Copperfield is open; Super Bowl Champion Jason Kelce was spotted at two Cabarrus restaurants; Rockin' the 'Burg concert series begins next week; the state burning ban remains in place; and mor…
After more than 30 years shaping the city’s growth and identity, longtime City Manager Mike Legg was honored Monday with North Carolina’s highest civilian award and a series of tributes recognizing his legacy.
After a breakout win, Carson Hocevar brings confidence to the Lone Star State.For Hocevar, success arrived a week early.Before last Sunday, it would have been reasonable to pick Texas Motor Speedway as a possible venue for Hocevar’s first NASCAR Cup Series win, given his performance at the 1…
Sometimes, Ryan Dayvault has no idea what he’s stepping into. This was one of those times. It was several months ago, on a cool weekday in Kannapolis. Dayvault, the town’s mayor pro tem, had received a text to meet with some folks who’d road-tripped from hours away. So he made arrangements t…
Few motorsports events carry the prestige of the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway during Memorial Day weekend. One of the honors the defending winner of the crown-jewel event participates in is the wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
ARLINGTON, Va. - Few motorsports events carry the prestige of the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway during Memorial Day weekend. One of the honors the defending winner of the crown-jewel event participates in is the wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.Eleven mon…
SALISBURY — More than a month after a devastating fire displaced dozens of residents at the Wiley School Apartments, community members are continuing efforts to help those still recovering from the loss.
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Cabarrus County issued a press release Thursday afternoon after reports of big cuts proposed by Cabarrus County Schools.
Tom Campbell believes some changes may be needed but the General Assembly should rush to make big changes.
A sliver of eastern Mecklenburg County and larger areas of Cabarrus and Union counties are experiencing the worst drought conditions in the state, the U.S. Drought Monitor map released Thursday shows. All of southern Cabarrus County, roughly the upper half of Union County and extreme eastern Mecklenburg County are under exceptional drought, the worst of five levels of drought on the map. All ...
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Al Stanford asks questions about salvation and whether you believe.
The Rev. Steve Davis says the more we become like Jesus, the more people will see God.
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.
Food, fundraisers, special events - here are upcoming community events around Cabarrus County.
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I don’t buy the idea of a “weak” draft class. Every draft gives 32 teams a chance to get younger, cheaper and better: the holy trinity of roster building. The board may not be overflowing with blue-chippers. The depth may get uncomfortable by Saturday afternoon. But every team in the NFL still gets three days to find starters, role players and cap relief. It’s almost impossible to leave the ...
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Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, April 25, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookScan © 2026 Circana. (Reprinted from Publishers Weekly, published by PWxyz LLC. © 2026, PWxyz LLC.) HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "Yesteryear: A Novel" by Caro Claire Burke (Knopf) Last week: 3 2. ...
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