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Mount Pleasant woman wins $1.9 million jackpot on first try at online lottery game The odds were 1 in 150 million. A Mount Pleasant woman beat them on her first try at a digital lottery game.
Cabarrus County receives $357K grant to preserve 88 acres of farmland More than 88 acres of Cabarrus County farmland could be protected from development thanks to a $357,851 state grant. Here's how the preservati…
Atrium Health, State Health Plan reach deal to keep hospitals in network for 2027 After months of contentious negotiations, Atrium Health and the State Health Plan have reached a deal on coverage for 2027. Here's what changes.
China Grove dance studio wins national honor at 2026 Industry Dance Awards Eleven dancers from across the region helped bring home a prestigious national honor for China Grove's Center Stage Dance Company.
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