Planning for the future can be complicated. Cabarrus EMS is hosting a free Nov. 14 event covering wills, trusts, healthcare decisions and funeral planning.
Whatever happened to Democrats' calls for affordability efforts from the government?
- Cabarrus Arts Council
Cabarrus Arts Council releases calendar of upcoming arts events.
- Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Cabarrus County voters rejected a $60 million community college bond, but Rowan-Cabarrus leaders say plans to expand South Campus aren't going away.
- Cabarrus County Government
Cabarrus County will honor local veterans Nov. 11 with an appreciation ceremony in Concord. Here's what to know about the event and county office closures.
- RICHARD CRAVER Winston-Salem Journal
The Mebane Buc-ee's store will feature 120 gas pumps, as well as 200 full- and 100 part-time employees. It represents a $60 million to $70 million capital investment.
- Gareth McGrath Wilmington StarNews
North Carolina saw a banner year for sea turtle nests in 2026, with the state's beaches recording more than 2,000 nests and hitting the second-highest number in nearly two decades.
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Landis High School class of 1961 wants to reunite Saturday, Nov. 14.
Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.
The Carolina Panthers are officially on tilt, having now lost their last three games.
Sure, the Carolina Panthers didn't play the cleanest game in their Week 9 loss to the Denver Broncos.
Two climbers found themselves trapped hundreds of feet up a mountain wall after sunset, and it took a drone with thermal imaging to find them in the dark, according to rescuers in western North Carolina.
Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.
Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.
Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Independent Tribune.
SEATTLE — Sunsets reminded Mia Hamant of home. The University of Washington goalkeeper grew up in Corte Madera, Calif., a Bay Area suburb in Marin County. When she wasn’t a captain and constant in net for Redwood High School or longtime club team Marin FC, Mia went searching for a sunset. She knew all the spots. She drove to the top of Mt. Tamalpais. Or she parked at Rodeo Beach, nestled just ...
Cleveland Browns beat writer Chris Easterling discusses the team's OT loss to the New Orleans Saints and the question facing Todd Monken about QB.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Philip Rivers has never coached a day of college football. I don’t think it will matter. N.C. State and Rivers are finalizing the deal for the former Wolfpack quarterback to become the team’s next head coach, university sources say. At age 44, the celebrity high school coach is about to come to Raleigh, N.C., bringing along his son Gunner as the team’s heir apparent, ...
Sam Cardona-Norberg breaks down her top 3 overreactions from NFL games in Week 9.
- NC Cooperative Extension Cabarrus County Center
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About 98% of regional peanuts are harvested; limited rain sped fieldwork but increased mold, burrower bug damage, pod discoloration and lowered yield potential.
- NC Cooperative Extension Cabarrus County Center
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North Carolina 4-H partnered with NASCAR team Reaume to combine STEM education with race-day experiences at Charlotte Motor Speedway during National 4-H Week.
- Statesville
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City manager update highlights facility projects, airport work, utilities, street lighting, zoning, committee meetings, and key fall and winter event dates.
- Salisbury
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Salisbury Transit will not operate Wednesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day. Regular bus and ADA/Paratransit service resumes Nov. 12 from 6 a.m. to 7:08 p.m.
🎧 Casting ballots settles elections, but meaningful change requires staying informed, contacting elected officials and participating in decisions that shape everyday life.
In this week’s episode of Streamed & Screened, film critic Bruce Miller offers his thoughts on some of the most notable films coming during this final stretch of 2026.
🎧 Some mysteries concern distant galaxies. Others involve household pets, forgotten kindnesses and small decisions that quietly change our lives forever.
“James Bond Will Return.” The phrase has appeared at the end of the credits throughout the franchise’s history, including “No Time to Die.” But who will be the new Bond?
Sleeping.com reports that longevity experts emphasize sleep's crucial role in healthy aging, linking it to cognitive health, metabolic function, and overall well-being.
Achieve reports six smart couponing tips to save money, including tracking purchases, stacking deals, using digital coupons, joining loyalty programs, requesting manufacturer coupons, and knowing store policies.
Aflac reports on the importance of teaching empathy to children in today's digital world, offering strategies for parents to foster compassion daily.
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