New exhibitions, classes and concerts are on tap in Cabarrus County.
Food, fundraisers, special events - here are upcoming community events around Cabarrus County.
- Andrew Phillips Special to the Independent Tribune
Baseball season is back and so is the fun at Atrium Health Ball Park. Andrew Phillips takes us out to the ball game.
- From staff reports
CONCORD — A home dedication ceremony in Concord last week celebrated more than new townhomes in the historic Logan neighborhood — it highlighted a shift in who is achieving homeownership locally.Sisters Shaakira Mierez, 26, and Kristina Watson, 22, were recognized following the dedication of…
- Catherine Muccigrosso, The Herald (Rock Hill, S.C.)
The Cheesecake Factory is expanding with plans for a third Charlotte-area store. The popular California-based upscale casual restaurant chain filed a building review plan on March 30 for plans at Concord Mills mall. “We are currently in discussions with (Concord Mills owner) Simon Properties…
- From staff reports
SALISBURY — A dramatic story of survival and a celebration of community service highlighted the Rowan-Cabarrus YMCA’s annual meeting, where leaders emphasized the organization’s mission of strengthening lives across the region.Held March 25 at the J.F. Hurley Family YMCA, the gathering focus…
- From staff reports
KANNAPOLIS – The City of Kannapolis’ West Avenue Shuttles, Thunder and Lightning, will return to Downtown Kannapolis this summer. The free shuttles began running Friday, April 3, just in time for the first Cannon Ballers homestand.The shuttles will make a continuous loop between four designa…
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Six Cabarrus County detention officers are taking the next step in their law enforcement careers as they prepare to transition into deputy roles this summer, according to the Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office.
In a recent announcement, the sheriff’s office recognized the six officers, who have been selected to enter the next Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) class in July 2026. Completion of BLET is required to become a sworn deputy in North Carolina.
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Food, fundraisers, special events - here are upcoming community events around Cabarrus County.
Michigan Wolverines clinched the title over UConn 69-63, with Elliot Cadeau scoring 19 points and snagging MOP honors. Donnie and Joe recap the action.
The Michigan Wolverines defeated the UConn Huskies 69-63 to capture their first National Championship in 37 years. Michigan, who became the first team to beat UConn in the Sweet 16 or later since 2009, clinch their second-ever national crown in the program’s history in the process. The Wolve…
USA TODAY Sports' Chris Bumbaca chats with Fernando Mendoza about the upcoming NFL Draft and his partnership with U.S. Bank.
BOSTON — A big board is all-encompassing. All positions, all prospects of interest, all possibilities at every pick laid out before draft day. This is not that. This is a list of “my guys,” an increasingly common exercise during draft season where a writer or analyst lists prospects they’re higher on than media consensus. Except “my guys” aren’t for me. They’re players for the New England ...
Episode 240: In a fast-moving world filled with distractions, it can be easy to lose sight of what truly matters. In this episode, hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada explore the idea of reverence — a quality that once shaped how people understood life, but now often feels distant or overlooked.
Pablo Castelblanco, who plays Steve on "Happy's Place," talks with co-host Bruce Miller about the show and his background.
“This City Was Black” is a six-part narrative audio series that traces Black history in New York City.
🎧 Compared with other nations, public opinion here skews more negative. The hosts explore distance, perception and how limited interaction feeds misunderstanding and weakens civic life.
Zendaya made it clear in February that she is very aware of the year she's having, telling Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango she hopes people "don't get sick of me."
Latter-day Saint influencers have found an enthusiastic audience across the country, curious about their faith and family, but they are often imperfect and unofficial representatives of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Many of these social media influencers and the influencers-turned-reality stars on “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” have created a version of the faith that appears more modern and flexible than the actual church leadership might like. Influencers who have more faith-focused content have said they feel the reality show is not representative of their experiences in the church or their lives in Utah.
Just before Thanksgiving, we finally got the dining room set. Now we could seat 10 people and share a meal, the way it was meant to be done. There is something about friends and family gathering around a holiday table that is just plain heartwarming.
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