Experience seems to have the upper hand along the Carolina Panthers' offensive line here in 2026.
- USA Today Network & staff report
UNC baseball beat Southern Cal in the Super Regional and will face Ole Miss in the Tar Heels’ opening game of the 2026 College World Series.
- From various sources
These are some highlights and news from Cabarrus County teams, gleaned from their social media accounts. Have information to share? Email mplemmons@independenttribune.com or text 704-786-0001.
- From staff reports
Members of the Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office participated in the Special Olympics North Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg and Summer Games Opening Ceremony in Raleigh on May 29, helping celebrate athletes from across the state and support the organization’s mission of inclusion.
- From staff reports
Cabarrus County is inviting organizations that support recovery and successful community reintegration to apply for up to $200,000 in funding through the North Carolina Opioid Settlement Agreements.
- From staff reports
The Kannapolis Police Department recently hosted its annual awards ceremony, recognizing officers and staff members for their outstanding service, leadership, and dedication to their community.
- Mark Plemmons
Rider Transit is asking residents of Concord, Kannapolis and Cabarrus County to weigh in on proposed changes to its transit network that could significantly alter bus service across the region beginning July 1.
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America commemorates its 250th anniversary in 2026. Here's how our community is marking this historic milestone.
We have reached another week into the Summer Scouting process, and that means we have wrapped up watching the top running backs in the class heading into the fall.
Watch Tigers LHP Tarik Skubal, pitching for High-A West Michigan Whitecaps outside Grand Rapids, strike out the first batter on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
After a 53-year hiatus, the New York Knicks are just two wins away from an NBA title. Prices spike as fans energize, sparking unparalleled excitement.
Donald Trump’s attendance at Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals has sparked major reactions from New York Knicks fans. With enhanced security, TSA-style screenings, and a strict no-bag policy at Madison Square Garden, the biggest Knicks home game in decades just got even more intense.
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Celebrate Great Outdoors Month in Statesville with parks, greenways, aquatics, sports camps, walks, pickleball, and family-friendly outdoor programs.
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Four Hickory Crawdads pitchers combined on a nine-inning no-hitter in a 5-0 win over the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, extending Hickory’s Carolina League South lead.
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The 2026 Art in the Park Festival features live music on two stages, from funk and violin to drum circles and acoustic sets, creating a full day of outdoor entertainment.
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Statesville invites residents to volunteer on city boards, enjoy a Minecraft indoor movie night at the Event Center, and follow ongoing Stage 2 water restrictions.
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🎧 From paint colors to career paths, this conversation examines paralysis, uncertainty and the hidden benefits of limits, routines and firm expectations.
🎧 Classrooms feel calmer without devices, yet research shows little academic gain. This conversation explores attention, belonging and why deeper cultural shifts matter more.
Savannah Guthrie is sharing a new message about her missing mother as the search for Nancy Guthrie stretches into its fifth month.
I just asked AI what the reading situation looks like this summer. I asked, knowing very well what it looks like, but I was curious what it would say. AI said that this summer, reading will resemble “flexible, engaging, often digital-forward activities designed to build skills.” Did it mistake my prompt for the ghosts of old school reading lists? It left out the part about naughty nannies and ...
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