A fire that started in a clothes dryer damaged a Concord home, displacing residents. Firefighters brought the blaze under control within five minutes.
- RICHARD CRAVER Winston-Salem Journal
According to the state Board of Elections, there are a combined 3,004 provisional ballots in the 10-county district, including 1,606 in Guilford. However, Guilford is split into three U.S. House districts.
- Cabarrus County Government
Cabarrus County Staff Attorney Heather Mobley has received the 2026 Liberty Bell Award, recognizing her commitment to justice and service to vulnerable residents.
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- From staff reports
Bells will ring at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 in Mount Pleasant as the Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society honors veterans and presents four Quilts of Valor.
- Catawba County Government
Cabarrus County is restructuring several departments, naming Justin Brines EMS chief and expanding leadership responsibilities in emergency services, finance and compliance.
- From staff reports
A simple holiday card can brighten someone's day. Rowan Public Library hopes to collect 10,000 cards for veterans and active-duty service members this season.
Need help preparing for colder weather? Cabarrus County Social Services is hosting a free winter health fair Nov. 13, with resources and services for residents.
Virginia Foxx was supposed to cruise to a 12th term. Instead, Democrat Chuck Hubbard leads by 99 votes, with a recount looming.
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If the gas pump had printed his receipt, Bram Dunehew wouldn't have bought a Powerball ticket. That little malfunction turned into a $2 million surprise.
A broken sewer pipe caused a six-hour wastewater spill into Bakers Creek. Kannapolis officials say repairs were completed the same day.
With all precincts reporting, Foxx’s Democratic opponent Chuck Hubbard led the race 48.7% to 48.66%.
Democrats took control of Congress in Tuesday's U.S. midterm elections. Here are some takeaways.
A simple majority of voters is required for the referendums to be enacted.
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According to data from the N.C. State Board of Elections, 53.27%, 87,283 people, cast a ballot in the election.Â
Water restrictions are easing in Concord, Kannapolis, Harrisburg and Landis. All four communities moved to voluntary conservation Nov. 3 as drought conditions improved.
Through Sept. 30 of fiscal 2026-27, $1.8 billion has been bet via online sports wagering, up 29.2% from $1.53 billion during the same period in fiscal 2025-26.
Stuart Valzonis will join the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners, filling the seat left vacant by Larry Pittman's September resignation.
The four-state settlement resolves allegations that Food Lion parent company Ahold Delhaize violated the False Claims Act.
So far, the two have spent around $250 from their savings to create the platform.
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City manager update highlights facility projects, airport work, utilities, street lighting, zoning, committee meetings, and key fall and winter event dates.
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Salisbury Transit will not operate Wednesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day. Regular bus and ADA/Paratransit service resumes Nov. 12 from 6 a.m. to 7:08 p.m.
- Winston-Salem
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A writer visits Pulliam’s and Kermit’s in Winston-Salem, exploring bright red North Carolina hot dogs, family-run traditions and NASCAR-flavored nostalgia.
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Cox Mill finished third at the NCHSAA 7A girls golf state championship at Seven Lakes Golf Club, led by top-10 individual performances from two juniors.
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Polls open at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, and close at 7:30 p.m.
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Traveling through Kannapolis this week? NCDOT has scheduled two overnight closures on U.S. 29, with southbound and northbound traffic affected on different nights.
Have type O blood? The Red Cross says your donation is especially needed as the holiday season approaches. Two Cabarrus County blood drives are scheduled in November.
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Want to help make Concord greener? The city offers memorial tree plantings and free trees for eligible residents through community partnerships.
Ever heard the tale of the Santer? Check out Statesville's own cryptid and other creepy stories in Steve Hill's book "Statesville After Dark."

