Housing is fundamental. We all need a roof over our heads. We all need someplace to raise our families, cook our meals, escape from the world.
- Bart Jansen USA Today
The federal judge who ordered President Donald Trump's name removed from the Kennedy Center has asked the administration to report by Friday on plans for the building to remain open.
- Joey Garrison USA Today
Trump repeatedly said the project would cost $400 million and private donations would pay for it.
- The Rev. Steve Davis
The Rev. Steve Davis recalls his father and the qualities of fathers who make a difference.
Few Americans see Trump administration delivering justice in Epstein cases, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
- Jason Lange Reuters
Few Americans, including just 21% of Republicans, think President Donald Trump's administration helped deliver justice in cases connected to accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found.
- Jill Schlesinger
Amid the swirling news hype about the Knicks Championship run, annual inflation rising to a three-year high, and the historic SpaceX initial public offering, a far more impactful story got buried.
- From staff reports
As the nation prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, the Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society will mark the occasion with a public reading of the Declaration of Independence on Saturday, June 27, at 4 p.m.
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Details began to emerge Tuesday of the U.S. and Iran's interim deal to end the war in the Middle East.
Drastic measures are being taken to remove green algae filling the pool just days after multimillion-dollar renovations were completed.
The U.S. has overseen scores of secretive ship-to-ship oil transfers to keep Gulf energy exports flowing, using aerial and water drones as well as helicopters to guide convoys.
CONCORD. – The City of Kannapolis and the City of Concord have reached an agreement to maintain all Rider Transit routes and stops for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year. The agreement comes after months of negotiation and will preserve essential transportation services for residents while city leaders continue to collaborate on ways to enhance system efficiencies.
Residents are invited to gather in downtown Kannapolis on Friday, June 19, for a communitywide Juneteenth celebration featuring live entertainment, food, vendors and a free outdoor movie.
Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.
Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.
Food, fundraisers, special events - here are upcoming community events around Cabarrus County.
The Kannapolis History Associates will host “A Night of Patriotic & Spiritual Music” on Monday, July 6, at the Kannapolis Church of God, 2211 W. A St., Kannapolis.
We are a week away from the Indy 500. There's no better time to check out one of the top museums dedicated to racing — the Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed draws visitors from around the world.
Plane with U.S. carrying passengers of the cruise ship MV Hondius arrives in Omaha
The plane with U.S. carrying passengers of the cruise ship MV Hondius arrived in Omaha early Monday morning.
You couldn't see the full solar eclipse in Lincoln or any part of Nebraska, but a partial eclipse was visible on Apirl 8, 2024. Hundreds of people gathered at Hyde Observatory to view.
Housing is fundamental. We all need a roof over our heads. We all need someplace to raise our families, cook our meals, escape from the world.
The federal judge who ordered President Donald Trump's name removed from the Kennedy Center has asked the administration to report by Friday on plans for the building to remain open.
Trump repeatedly said the project would cost $400 million and private donations would pay for it.
Few Americans see Trump administration delivering justice in Epstein cases, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Few Americans, including just 21% of Republicans, think President Donald Trump's administration helped deliver justice in cases connected to accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found.
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The Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office is recognizing the vital contributions of its 911 telecommunicators during National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week.
The Kannapolis Fire Department is offering free, non-certified CPR classes in 2026 — and you’re invited to attend.
Huntersville police are offering a reward of up to $14,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in the 2014 killing of Peter Jordan. Jordan was 19 when someone shot and killed him in The Landings at Northcross Apartments on Feb. 19 of that year, police said. The apartments are on Landings Drive, off Sam Furr Road (N.C. 73) and Interstate 77 exit 25 in the Birkdale area. ...
Illinois jails continue to struggle with the mental health needs of their inmate population, particularly when detainees are unfit to stand trial.
CONCORD. – The City of Kannapolis and the City of Concord have reached an agreement to maintain all Rider Transit routes and stops for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year. The agreement comes after months of negotiation and will preserve essential transportation services for residents while city leaders continue to collaborate on ways to enhance system efficiencies.
For the fifth consecutive year, the Harrisburg Town Council unanimously approved the town's annual budget without raising the property tax rate, adopting the Fiscal Year 2027 Manager's Recommended Budget this week.
The budget, adopted unanimously on Monday, June 15, takes effect July 1 and includes a General Fund budget of $413.6 million.
Cabarrus County has named veteran local government administrator John Eller as its next county manager following a nationwide search that drew nearly 100 applicants.

