Top Story Editor's Pick Local Briefs Cabarrus EMS hosting ‘Battle of the Badges’ Blood Drive FROM STAFF REPORTS Jul 6, 2024 Jul 6, 2024 Updated Aug 11, 2025 0 The friendly competition is aimed at getting much needed blood donations for the American Red Cross. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save FROM STAFF REPORTS Battle of the Badges Blood Drive setkAmr~}r~#s — r232CCFD r@F?EJ t>6C86?4J |65:42= $6CG:46D Wt|$X :D 9@DE:?8 E96 :?2F8FC2= r232CCFD #65 rC@DD q2EE=6 @7 E96 q2586D q=@@5 sC:G6]k^AmkAm%96 5C:G6 :D @A6? E@ E96 AF3=:4[ 2?5 5@?@CD 42? 49@@D6 H9:49 “32586” E96J H2?E E@ 9@?@C H:E9 E96:C 5@?2E:@?] qC288:?8 C:89ED 2C6 @? 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