Top Story Editor's Pick Kannapolis native sharing musical talents at Mooresville church Donna Swicegood Statesville Record & Landmark Dec 13, 2023 Dec 13, 2023 Updated Jan 20, 2025 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save MOORESVILLE — Music has been a part of David Hamilton’s life since he was in high school.kAmw6 D2?8 @A6C2 7@C `_ J62CD 2?5 D6CG65 2D 5:C64E@C @7 >FD:4 2E 2 49FC49 :? z2??2A@=:D 7@C D6G6? J62CD] p?5 96 :D 2 AC@76DD@C @7 G@:46 2E r2E2H32 r@==686]k^AmkAmw2>:=E@?[ 2 ?2E:G6 @7 z2??2A@=:D[ :D ?@H D92C:?8 9:D =@G6 @7 >FD:4 2D 5:C64E@C @7 >FD:4 2E u:CDE !C6D3JE6C:2? r9FC49 :? |@@C6DG:==6]k^AmkAmw6 42>6 E@ u:CDE !C6D3JE6C:2? ;FDE 2 76H >@?E9D 28@[ 2?5 7@F?5 96 92D 2 72>:=J 4@??64E:@? 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Related to this story Most Popular End of an era: NC DMV eliminates stickers, routine paper registration on Oct. 1. Here's why The change will save the DMV an estimated $4.8 million a year. Cabarrus County sees more top leadership turnover as commissioner resigns Cabarrus County is facing another shake-up in its top leadership with Commissioner Larry Pittman’s resignation. Man drowns in Lake Norman while saving his sister from overturned kayak Neighbors pulled the sister to shore but could not find the man after he went under the water. Apparel chain Cato says it will close 120 stores by the end of the year The chain didn't say which stores would be closing. Carvana is expanding Charlotte operations and adding 100 jobs to the region Carvana, the car vending machine retailer known for its glass towers filled with vehicles, is planning to add 100 new jobs in the Charlotte region. 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End of an era: NC DMV eliminates stickers, routine paper registration on Oct. 1. Here's why The change will save the DMV an estimated $4.8 million a year.
Cabarrus County sees more top leadership turnover as commissioner resigns Cabarrus County is facing another shake-up in its top leadership with Commissioner Larry Pittman’s resignation.
Man drowns in Lake Norman while saving his sister from overturned kayak Neighbors pulled the sister to shore but could not find the man after he went under the water.
Apparel chain Cato says it will close 120 stores by the end of the year The chain didn't say which stores would be closing.
Carvana is expanding Charlotte operations and adding 100 jobs to the region Carvana, the car vending machine retailer known for its glass towers filled with vehicles, is planning to add 100 new jobs in the Charlotte region.
