FRIDAY NIGHT FOLLOW-UP: Bell brings out the best in Wonders in season finale vs. rival Spiders JOE HABINA Special to the Independent Tribune Nov 3, 2021 Nov 3, 2021 Updated Nov 16, 2021 0 1 of 2 Antarron Turner -- and "Chucky" -- celebrates with A.L. Brown fans after the Wonders' seventh straight "Battle for the Bell" win over Concord. Todd Maulden/Special to the Independent Tribune Xavier Chambers (3) with the catch for a touchdown. Todd Maulden/Special to the Independent Tribune Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save JOE HABINA Special to the Independent Tribune KANNAPOLIS – What is it about that old Southern Railway bell that makes young men do extraordinary things?kAmx7 J@F H:E?6DD65 E96 cf\_ 5:D>2?E=:?8 6?24E65 FA@? E96 rC62> @7 r232CCFD E9:C5\C2?<65 r@?4@C5 $A:56CD 3J E96 F?C2?<65 p]{] qC@H? 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Davidson County woman awarded $850K in lawsuit against former Mooresville NASCAR driver “This isn’t over,” Jennifer Jo Cobb said. “The judgment has not been entered.”
End of an era: NC DMV eliminates stickers, routine paper registration on Oct. 1. Here's why The change will save the DMV an estimated $4.8 million a year.
Trump to begin sending $500 ACA refund checks. Here's where they're going Nearly 1 million Americans across 30 states are set to start receiving $500 refund checks this week.
Board OK puts business development grant, tax reinvestment fund to work in Cabarrus CONCORD — A business development tool that will dedicate funds for future tax relief is now in effect in Cabarrus County.
Morganton, Lenoir residents accuse Winston-Salem's Quality Oil of selling contaminated gas The plaintiffs claim the contaminated fuel "could cause damage to their vehicle, including potentially disabling their vehicle on dangerous ro…
