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Kannapolis Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Becky Tolle retires after 30-year career

Kannapolis Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Becky Tolle retires after 30-year career

  • From staff reports

Becky Tolle was the first-ever program coordinator in the department and will now retire as the assistant parks and recreation director for Kannapolis.

Harris Teeter’s $253 million Charlotte plan: New stores & what’s changing

Harris Teeter’s $253 million Charlotte plan: New stores & what’s changing

  • Catherine Muccigrosso The Charlotte Observer

The plan also includes opening three new stores previously announced in Kannapolis, Fort Mill and Lake Wylie.

Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 19

Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 19

    Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.

    Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, succeeded by his son

    Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, succeeded by his son

    • Julie Anderson World-Herald Staff Writer

    Warren Buffett will remain on the Berkshire Hathaway board but will be succeeded as chairman by his son, Howard Buffett.

    Kannapolis deputy city manager to retire Dec. 31 after decades of service

    Kannapolis deputy city manager to retire Dec. 31 after decades of service

    • From staff reports

    Deputy City Manager Eddie Smith has announced his retirement from the city of Kannapolis effective Dec. 31.

    Cabarrus facility among hospital beds across NC delayed by industry appeals

    Cabarrus facility among hospital beds across NC delayed by industry appeals

    • Reporting by Lucas Thomae, Carolina Public Press

    This story examines the scope of the problem and its implications for North Carolina in the near future. 

    Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 18

    Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 18

      Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.

      Cabarrus facility among hospital beds across NC delayed by industry appeals

      Cabarrus facility among hospital beds across NC delayed by industry appeals

        This story examines the scope of the problem and its implications for North Carolina in the near future. 

        Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 18

        Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 18

          Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.

          Woman accused of doing heroin in restroom at sheriff’s office, NC deputies say

          Woman accused of doing heroin in restroom at sheriff’s office, NC deputies say

            A routine appointment at the sheriff’s office became a felony when a 47-year-old woman stopped to do heroin in the ladies' room, according to investigators in North Carolina. 

            Trump claims NC crime among worst in country. His attorney general says otherwise

            Trump claims NC crime among worst in country. His attorney general says otherwise

              President Donald Trump criticized North Carolina on Wednesday evening as he called its cities “blood-soaked killing fields.” 

              Statesville man charged with kidnapping, sexually assaulting minor on 4 occasions

              Statesville man charged with kidnapping, sexually assaulting minor on 4 occasions

                The reported crimes happened between June and August.

                Three Rivers Land Trust protects 84 acres along the Rocky River in Cabarrus County

                Three Rivers Land Trust protects 84 acres along the Rocky River in Cabarrus County

                  Now, 84 acres along the river, containing almost a mile of shoreline, are permanently conserved in Cabarrus County.

                  A list of best-rated nursing homes in the Charlotte area, federal ratings show

                  A list of best-rated nursing homes in the Charlotte area, federal ratings show

                    A Concord facility is on the list.

                    Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 17

                    Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 17

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                    Trump keeps up attacks on mail voting, but election officials more confident

                    Trump keeps up attacks on mail voting, but election officials more confident

                    Before the Supreme Court blocked new restrictions on mail-in ballots, election officials feared they’d cause chaos ahead of the midterms.

                    In a reversal, NC Health Plan moves some Atrium hospitals to mid-tier for 2027

                    In a reversal, NC Health Plan moves some Atrium hospitals to mid-tier for 2027

                    The decision comes after pushback from an earlier announcement that designated the facilities as “non-preferred.”

                    NC food banks see record need as more people face insecurity and SNAP cuts loom

                    NC food banks see record need as more people face insecurity and SNAP cuts loom

                    “We are seeing unprecedented need, and it’s continuing to rise each month.”

                    Now when you buy an NC train ticket, the bus ride to or from the station is free

                    North Carolina’s passenger rail system is trying to make it easier for people to get to or from the state’s train stations. Now when riders buy their train ticket, they can also arrange a free ride on the local transit system in the Triangle, Triad and Charlotte to begin and/or complete their trip. The Ride & Rail pass is available for passengers on Amtrak’s Carolinian and Piedmont trains ...

                    Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 16

                    Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 16

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                    Will backlash to data centers, Flock cameras impact NC’s US Senate race? Where Cooper, Whatley stand

                    Will backlash to data centers, Flock cameras impact NC’s US Senate race? Where Cooper, Whatley stand

                    The spread of large-scale data centers and Flock surveillance cameras has triggered backlash in North Carolina, with both candidates in the state’s hotly contested U.S. Senate race speaking out and facing questions about the issues. 

                    Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 15

                    Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 15

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                    Woman accused of doing heroin in restroom at sheriff’s office, NC deputies say

                    Woman accused of doing heroin in restroom at sheriff’s office, NC deputies say

                    Cabarrus facility among hospital beds across NC delayed by industry appeals

                    Cabarrus facility among hospital beds across NC delayed by industry appeals

                    Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 18

                    Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 18

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                    Hello Statesville community events for Sept. 20, 2026
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                    Hello Statesville community events for Sept. 20, 2026

                    • Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce
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                    Statesville highlights its Fall Trash Bash cleanup, Night Out with local police, featured events on statesvillenc.net, and notes that this is a BLUE recycling week.

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                    Old Town Elementary opens comprehensive health clinic
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                    Old Town Elementary opens comprehensive health clinic

                    • Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
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                    Old Town Elementary opens a comprehensive, districtwide school health clinic offering medical and mental health care on a sliding scale for WS/FCS students.

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                    Google grant helps Berkeley Electric members save energy
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                    Google grant helps Berkeley Electric members save energy

                    • Central Electric Power Cooperative
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                    Google awarded Berkeley Electric $750,000 in grants to fund ductless mini-split upgrades and other efficiency improvements for more than 140 cooperative households.

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                    September 2026 NC economy watch: inflation’s bumpy road
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                    September 2026 NC economy watch: inflation’s bumpy road

                    • Mission Health North Carolina
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                    NC Economy Watch explains 2026 inflation in North Carolina, driven by energy shocks, tariffs and A.I. data centers, and outlines impacts on households and firms.

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                    What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

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                    NC attorney general urges Utilities Commission to create new energy rates for data centers

                    NC attorney general urges Utilities Commission to create new energy rates for data centers

                    “Duke Energy is onboarding an unprecedented number of data centers without a clear plan on how to protect ratepayers from higher rates and unacceptable risk,” N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson said.

                    Wake Forest regenerative medicine institute expanding outer space research reach

                    Wake Forest regenerative medicine institute expanding outer space research reach

                    “Our mission is to translate breakthroughs into life-saving clinical realities," said Dr. Anthony Atala, director of Wake Forest University Institute for Regenerative Medicine. 

                    Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 14

                    Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 14

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                    Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 13

                    Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 13

                    Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.

                    Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 12

                    Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 12

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                    'What I walked into, I wasn’t prepared for': Greensboro man led cleanup of Ground Zero

                    'What I walked into, I wasn’t prepared for': Greensboro man led cleanup of Ground Zero

                    "I admit there were nights when I cried on site," David Griffin said.

                    Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 11

                    Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 11

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                    Four Lake Norman hospitals seek approval for 3D body scanner. Only one will get it

                    Four Lake Norman hospitals seek approval for 3D body scanner. Only one will get it

                    A public hearing is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Oct. 20 in the meeting room at the Iredell County Public Library, Statesville Main Branch, 201 N. Tradd St., Statesville.

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