Top Story Editor's Pick Gov. Cooper visits Cabarrus preschool to advocate for more funding for child care centers Christopher Miller Jun 27, 2024 Jun 27, 2024 Updated Aug 4, 2025 0 Gov. Roy Cooper sat criss-cross applesauce with the children and talked with them during his visit. Families First in Cabarrus County Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Christopher Miller Gov. 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