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- From staff reports
The Afton Ridge Library branch has introduced podcast equipment that library cardholders can reserve and use on-site.
- From staff reports
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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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.
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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
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