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Rowan-Cabarrus names its newest Student Ambassadors

Rowan-Cabarrus names its newest Student Ambassadors

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SALISBURY – Rowan-Cabarrus Community College recently announced the selection of its 2025-2026 Student Ambassadors, recognizing a new class of student leaders who represent the College throughout the academic year.The announcement was made at a recent Board of Trustees meeting, where College…

2026 Run Kannapolis 5K Series begins Saturday

2026 Run Kannapolis 5K Series begins Saturday

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KANNAPOLIS — The 2026 Run Kannapolis 5K Series kicks off with the Strides for Stroke 5K on Saturday, March 28.

Kannapolis now takes reservations for park shelters

Kannapolis now takes reservations for park shelters

  • From staff reports

KANNAPOLIS — Kannapolis park shelters are now available to reserve. The city of Kannapolis offers shelter reservations at Village Park and Bakers Creek Park. Spring and summer hours for the shelters are from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or 3-8:30 p.m. There are five shelters at Village Park and four …

The Chamber picks Paladino as its next leader

The Chamber picks Paladino as its next leader

  • Mark Plemmons

The Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce has named a familiar face as its next leader.The Chamber, Leading Business in Cabarrus, announced that Alison Paladino will serve as its new president and CEO beginning June 1, following an extensive search by the organization’s board of directors.

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    Que Tucker to retire as NCHSAA Commissioner effective Oct. 1

    Que Tucker to retire as NCHSAA Commissioner effective Oct. 1

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    CHAPEL HILL — After more than three decades of service to education-based athletics in North Carolina, Que Tucker has announced she will retire as Commissioner of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, effective Oct. 1.

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