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Mike Ruffin: Fear of death not unusual for most Christians

Mike Ruffin: Fear of death not unusual for most Christians

  • The Rev. Mike Ruffin

Mike Ruffin talks about death and what it means for Christians.

Friday Five: Raising Cane's and Sheetz coming to Concord

Friday Five: Raising Cane's and Sheetz coming to Concord

  • Mark Plemmons

Mark Plemmons' Friday Five includes Raising Cane's coming to Concord Mills; Sheetz is looking to open convenience stores in Cabarrus County; Dr. Frank Pancotto is honored for more than 30 years as a certified doctor for internal medicine; ELK is beginning its spring litter clean-ups; and Edd…

Tom Campbell: Berger may not be dead, but he is seriously wounded

Tom Campbell: Berger may not be dead, but he is seriously wounded

  • Tom Campbell

Tom Campbell discusses Sen. Phil Berger's defeat and whether the N.C. Board of Elections will certify the election.

Making disciples letter: Seasons bring changes

Making disciples letter: Seasons bring changes

  • By Al Stanford

Al Stanford talks about the seasons and the changing seasons in life as a born-again Christian.

Steve Davis: What I need to hate

Steve Davis: What I need to hate

  • The Rev. Steve Davis

The Rev. Steve Davis recalls hating fresh coconuts as a child, but points out the most important thing to hate is sin.

Friday Five: Millions more invested in Concord including $77M at Lilly

Friday Five: Millions more invested in Concord including $77M at Lilly

  • Mark Plemmons

Mark Plemmons' Friday Five includes $77 million more invested at Eli Lilly; a new business park is coming N.C. 73 near I-85; a $1 makeup store is coming to Concord Mills; and an apartment complext sold.

Tom Campbell: N.C. must address mental health issues

Tom Campbell: N.C. must address mental health issues

  • Tom Campbell

Tom Campbell outlines how serious the mental health issues are in North Carolina and says the state must do more to help its citizens.

Making disciples letter: How do you know you are saved?

Making disciples letter: How do you know you are saved?

    Al Stanford outlines how to know you are saved and what to do if you want to be born-again.

    Steve Davis:  The best meal ever

    Steve Davis: The best meal ever

      The Rev. Steve Davis shares his favorite meals as a youngster and how it changed over time. He tells us how to "make a meal" out of God's Word.

      Wilson R. Cherry:  First responders need more training to deal with mental challenges

      Wilson R. Cherry: First responders need more training to deal with mental challenges

        Wilson R. Cherry says first responders need more training to deal with people with mental illness, mental challenges.

        Mike Ruffin: We didn’t come from the sea

        Mike Ruffin: We didn’t come from the sea

          Mike Ruffin recalls the burial of John F. Kennedy Jr. and something his family said about his burial at sea.

          Friday Five: Winter Litter Sweep, park progress and airport news

          Friday Five: Winter Litter Sweep, park progress and airport news

            Mark Plemmons' Friday Five:  Concord's Winter Litter Sweep cleans several miles of streets; construction and improvements at Concord parks are progressing; Avelo is extending it flight schedule to the fall; Concord Regional receives an unmwanted ranking; and readers respond.

            Tom Campbell: Paying today for a hamburger tomorrow

            Tom Campbell: Paying today for a hamburger tomorrow

              Tom Campbell explains local taxes in North Carolina and the "can of worms" the General Assembly has opened in looking at property taxes.

              Making disciples letter:  You must be disciplined by God to be saved

              Making disciples letter: You must be disciplined by God to be saved

                Al Stanford qoutes scriptures and says God must discipline you for you to be saved.

                Steve Davis:  Believe what you are singing

                Steve Davis: Believe what you are singing

                The Rev. Steve Davis shares a story about a song and the woman who sang it.

                Mike Ruffin: The secular world uses the Bible, too

                Mike Ruffin: The secular world uses the Bible, too

                Mike Ruffin outlines some of the ways the secular world uses the Bible.

                Friday Five: Updating Copperfield and the local barbecue scene

                Friday Five: Updating Copperfield and the local barbecue scene

                Mark Plemmons' Friday Five:  A update on development along Copperfield Boulevard, an update on Gary's BBQ and Mark's barbecue rankings.

                Tom Campbell: Power is hard to get; harder to give up

                Tom Campbell: Power is hard to get; harder to give up

                Tom Campbell says it is dangerous to have too much power only in the hands of a few.

                Making disciples letter: Avoid hell at any cost

                Making disciples letter: Avoid hell at any cost

                Al Stanford reminds how to avoid hell.

                Steve Davis:  That can’t be real

                Steve Davis: That can’t be real

                The Rev. Steve Davis says AI reminds us that Satan may disguise himself as an angel.

                Robyn Benjamin: Challenging yourself and asking for help yields success

                Robyn Benjamin: Challenging yourself and asking for help yields success

                Robyn Benjamin recalls a challenging class and the result after asking for help.

                Friday Five: Shake Shack coming to Concord Mills, two special events and more

                Friday Five: Shake Shack coming to Concord Mills, two special events and more

                Mark Plemmons' Friday Five:  the Harrisburg Youth Council is building a pollinator garden at Phar Mill Park; Meals on Wheels is holding a soup sampling fundraiser; a special event is coming to Reed Gold Mine; and the governor appointed a Cabarrus resident to a state board.

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                Friday Five: Raising Cane's and Sheetz coming to Concord

                Friday Five: Raising Cane's and Sheetz coming to Concord

                Commissioners Notebook: Fair contracts and an overview of human services agency

                Commissioners Notebook: Fair contracts and an overview of human services agency

                Kannapolis looks at core services in budget planning meetings

                Kannapolis looks at core services in budget planning meetings

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                Altcoins to Buy: How to Find and Buy Altcoins for the Next Bull Run

                Altcoins to Buy: How to Find and Buy Altcoins for the Next Bull Run

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                Upcoming Crypto Presales: How to Find and Buy Top Crypto Presales

                Upcoming Crypto Presales: How to Find and Buy Top Crypto Presales

                Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy top crypto presales and what to look for when researching. 

                How to Buy Meme Coins: How to Find New Meme Coins and Where to Buy Them

                How to Buy Meme Coins: How to Find New Meme Coins and Where to Buy Them

                Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy the newest meme coins. 

                Next Crypto to Explode: How To Find New Crypto Coins and Buy Them

                Next Crypto to Explode: How To Find New Crypto Coins and Buy Them

                Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy the next big crypto coins before they explode.

                Francis Koster: Federal subsidies to polluters make your life worse in ways you can't see

                Francis Koster: Federal subsidies to polluters make your life worse in ways you can't see

                Francis Koster outlines how subsidies are fueling pollution that is bad for consumers.

                Tom Campbell: People are concerned about America but will they vote?

                Tom Campbell: People are concerned about America but will they vote?

                Surveys show that large numbers of Americans are concerned about the future of the American republic. Tom Campbell said the question is whether they will vote to do something about it.

                Making disciples letter: Oh! Oh! Oh! That resurrection power

                Making disciples letter: Oh! Oh! Oh! That resurrection power

                Al Stanford reminds us of the power of resurrection and the what it means for the born-again.

                Steve Davis: A joyful heart is more than playing a game

                Steve Davis: A joyful heart is more than playing a game

                The Rev. Steve Davis says a joyful heart comes from more than playing a game.

                Mike Ruffin: Is It okay to ask God for anything?

                Mike Ruffin: Is It okay to ask God for anything?

                Mike Ruffin considers whether to pray for God's will or to ask for the thing you want.

                Robyn Benjamin: Otis could act as security because he has a view of everyone's front door

                Robyn Benjamin: Otis could act as security because he has a view of everyone's front door

                Robyn Benjamin tell us about Otis, the man in the garage.

                UPDATED: Friday Five: Barber-Scotia progress, Pancake Day, and a Mount Pleasant play

                UPDATED: Friday Five: Barber-Scotia progress, Pancake Day, and a Mount Pleasant play

                Mark Plemmons' Friday Five: Barber-Scotia has made big progress in two weeks; Pancake Day is March 19; tips on recycling; and a Mount Pleasant play.

                Tom Campbell: Is the cost of healthcare top election issue?

                Tom Campbell: Is the cost of healthcare top election issue?

                The Kaiser Family Foundation has just released a nationwide poll reporting that people say the issue that will most affect their votes come November is the increased costs of health care.

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