CONCORD — As podcasting continues to surge in popularity, Cabarrus County is making it easier for residents to join the trend — no expensive gear required.The Afton Ridge Library branch has introduced podcast equipment that library cardholders can reserve and use on site. The setup includes …
CONCORD — Cabarrus County residents can now apply for and manage social services more easily thanks to a new online document submission tool developed through a partnership between the county’s Department of Social Services and Information Technology Services.
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CONCORD — The cities of Concord and Kannapolis will move to Level 2 mandatory water restrictions beginning Friday, May 15, as drought conditions persist across Cabarrus and Rowan counties.City officials said the restrictions, coordinated with regional partners, are necessary to protect the a…
For the first time this season, road course ace Shane van Gisbergen will have a chance to defend one of his NASCAR Cup Series victories from last year.
Mark Plemmons' Friday Five includes: the restored Historic Cabarrus County Courthouse clock should arrive Monday, two concerts are coming to Les Myers Park, a dinosaur attraction is open at Concord Mills, Concord's Litter Sweep was a big success, and after this week's rain, the statewide bur…
KANNAPOLIS – The Kannapolis Youth Council recently celebrated its graduating seniors and recognized its new 2026-2027 officers and members.The Kannapolis Youth Council provides opportunities for students to become engaged in leadership development, encourages volunteerism, practices teamwork…
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Mike Ruffin emphasizes that God will be there to save us.
After the Internet’s role in creating radicalized individuals was addressed in this space last week, a reader posed a question that is central to understanding motivation of those who turn against society: Why do people become so radical in the first place?
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Jewelry doesn't have to be expensive to lift spirits.
Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.
Tom Campbell looks at challenges and possible answers in higher education in North Carolina.
If you like chips with your deli sandwich, you may want to double-check your grocery bag. Utz Quality Foods is voluntarily recalling select varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips sold in North Carolina and nationwide over possible salmonella risk, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Monday.
Food, fundraisers, special events - here are upcoming community events around Cabarrus County.
America commemorates its 250th anniversary in 2026. Here's how our community is marking this historic milestone.
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Television viewers outside of Georgia didn’t have many reasons to care about the Atlanta Braves in the mid-1970s. The team was terrible and its games were largely unavailable to anyone whose “rabbit ears” antenna couldn’t pick up an Atlanta signal. For Ted Turner, who died Wednesday at 87, this wasn’t a baseball problem. It was a television problem. On April 2, 1977, he solved it by using ...
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Dolphins owner Steve Ross has an image problem, and it can’t be solved by words or actions. Ross’ problem can only be solved by winning. There’s a perception by a large number of Dolphins fans that Ross prioritizes the Miami Grand Prix (Formula 1 race) and the Miami Open (tennis), two thriving international sporting events, over the Miami Dolphins. Make no mistake, Ross, ...
FILE: Donald Trump admits he ‘wouldn’t pay’ high World Cup ticket prices
The new WNBA season is upon us and with it comes the opportunity for players and teams to win their first, or another, championship. With that in mind, the start of a new campaign marks a good time to take a look at which players have won the most titles in WNBA history. Rebekkah Brunson cap…
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"I'd go to Nana's house," says her granddaughter. "I would spend the night and make banana pudding from scratch. She also taught me to make the best sweet tea. Lots of sugar."
For re-enactors and interpreters, bringing historic figures to life is more than dressing in period costumes. It requires preparation and research, a love of history and a dedication to accuracy.
When the low-cost Spirit Airlines ceased operations May 2, it created an opening for other carriers to grow. Here’s what analysts say likely will happen.
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