Top Story Editor's Pick Chris Measmer next state senator? Appears to be the Cabarrus GOP's choice to replace Sen. Newton Mark Plemmons Apr 6, 2025 Apr 6, 2025 Updated Apr 10, 2025 0 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Cabarrus County Commission Chair Chris Measmer appears to be the choice to replace N.C. Sen. 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Lamarie Austin-Stripling named new Cabarrus County Commissioner Cabarrus County Commissioners voted to replace Chair Chris Measmer with Lamarie Austin-Stripling during an 11-minute meeting Thursday morning …
Fired Cabarrus manager sues county for $488,000 in unpaid severance As a result of the alleged breach of contract, Downs is seeking damages in the amount of $488,076.12 along "with pre- and post-judgment intere…
New county manager was Measmer's former business partner - attempt to terminate contract fails A heated discussion flared up at Monday's Cabarrus County Commissioners meeting over the hiring of the new county manager, who is a former bus…
Cabarrus Commissioners discuss tax rate, budget deficit and defunding the EDC Cabarrus County Commissioners discussed projected budget deficits, potential cuts, tax rates and defunding the Cabarrus Economic Development C…
Termination letter shows Mike Downs fired in large part due to the county's purchase of the ACN property The purchase of the ACN building in Concord is a primary reason Cabarrus County Commission Chair Chris Measmer used to fire the county manager…
Cabarrus Commissioners replace longtime county attorney Rich Koch with attorney from Midland Richard Koch concluded his appointment as the board-appointed Cabarrus County Attorney on Tuesday night, after serving in the role for almost …
