Featured Spotlight Capt. Kirk headed back to the pool to 'splash out' polio Mark Plemmons Oct 8, 2025 Oct 8, 2025 Updated Apr 12, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Friends call him “Capt. 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Concord men charged with stealing $591K worth of electricity According to the sheriff’s office, Duke Energy contacted investigators on May 27 after discovering signs of illegal power consumption.
Friday Five: Dash In, Kellswater Lowe's Foods opening Mark Plemmons' Friday Five includes: Dash In opens Monday on Copperfield Boulevard, the first of several planned in N.C.; the Kellwater Lowe's…
Former Hartsell School educators reunite to share memories More than two dozen years after Hartsell Middle School closed its doors, former teachers and staff members gathered May 16 to reconnect, remin…
Tucker Gardens Tour to benefit CVAN Saturday The Tucker family will once again welcome guests to its private 12-acre Tucker Gardens from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 6, with proceeds b…
Historic Biltmore Forest estate tied to Founding Father lists for $9.75 million Known as "New Gunston Hall" or "Franklin Hall," the Colonial Revival estate at 324 Vanderbilt Road was completed in 1923 and is listed on the …