Castrique paints vivid pictures in ‘Grave Undertaking’ By Stan Carpenter/Special to the Independent Tribune Nov 16, 2018 Nov 16, 2018 Updated Nov 13, 2019 0 Courtesy of Poisoned Pen Press Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Stan Carpenter/Special to the Independent Tribune Grave UndertakingkAmk6>mqJ |2C< 56 r2DEC:BF6k^6>mk^AmkAm%9:D H66< H6VC6 E2<:?8 2 =@@< 2E 2?@E96C 8:7E65 }@CE9 r2C@=:?2 HC:E6C[ |2C< 56 r2DEC:BF6] vC2G6 &?56CE2<:?8 :D E96 D64@?5 :? 2 D6C:6D @7 3@@<D 3J 56 r2DEC:BF6 :? E96 qFCJ:? q2CCJ D6C:6D]k^AmkAm%96 2FE9@C DA=:ED 9:D E:>6 36EH66? =:G:?8 :? 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Noisy squirrels opposite of ninja deer I was reading a social media post from a friend of mine that lives in Michigan this weekend about a buffalo squirrel making all kinds of noise…
Local author draws on personal life for new book 'Holding Putter' Recently I had an opportunity to interview a first time author from our community. His name is John Lefler, the author of Holding Putter.
WAYBACK WEDNESDAY- A look at news Nov. 11-17, 2018 We got in our "wayback machine" also known as our search engine and found stories that were in the headlines one year ago, Nov. 11-17, 2018.
Review: Crosland finds lots of reasons to stay close to home 100 Hundred Things To Do In Charlotte Before You Die
Leaders seek to promote walking Walking promotes health and productivity and area leaders are looking for ways to improve the walkability of the area.
Cabarrus, N.C. officials discuss ways to prevent school violence "The most heinous tragedy in the history of public schools."
15 cultures represented at Central fair Central Cabarrus High School went global this past week with cultural displays at the school.
Salvation Army kettle drive underway, volunteers needed A good time was had by all at the 2017 Salvation Army Kettle Drive.
