Top Story Editor's Pick Concord man secures a long-awaited home for him and his three children Christopher Miller Apr 30, 2024 Apr 30, 2024 Updated Jun 5, 2025 0 DeMarcus Kennedy with his children DeMarcus Jr., Yasmin and Jordan at their new home in Concord. Chris Miller Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Christopher Miller Like many fast-growing areas across the country, Cabarrus County is getting harder to afford for many aspiring homeowners. kAmp44@C5:?8 E@ E96 }@CE9 r2C@=:?2 w@FD:?8 r@2=:E:@?[ af A6C46?E @7 r232CCFD C6D:56?ED 2C6 4FCC6?E=J 4@DE\3FC56?65[ >62?:?8 72>:=:6D DA6?5 >@C6 E92? b_ A6C46?E @7 E96:C :?4@>6 @? 9@FD:?8 4@DED] k^AmkAmr232CCFD 2=D@ C2?<D 7:7E9 @FE @7 E96 DE2E6’D `__ 4@F?E:6D 7@C 6G:4E:@?D 2>@?8 C6?E2= 9@FD69@=5D[ k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^?49@FD:?8]@C8^HA\4@?E6?E^FA=@25D^a_`f^_`^}rw\r@F?EJ!C@7:=6\r232CCFD]A57QmA6C }]r] w@FD:?8 r@2=:E:@? 52E2k^2m[ H9:49 H2D 9:896C E92? 6G6CJ 4@F?EJ :? 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Atrium Health Cabarrus marks milestone in $130 million hospital expansion The final steel beam is in place at Atrium Health Cabarrus, marking progress on a three-story expansion designed to meet growing demand for care.
Longer wait for Buc-ee’s: Mebane opening delayed until at least early 2028 The Mebane Buc-ee's store will feature 120 gas pumps, as well as 200 full- and 100 part-time employees. It represents a $60 million to $70 mil…
Grace Church Concord breaks ground on new worship center after three years of growth Three years after its first service in a Kannapolis gym, Grace Church Concord has broken ground on a permanent worship center.
Salisbury man found guilty of murder in death of infant born prematurely at Concord hospital After being born prematurely at a hospital due to his mother being assaulted, the child lived for 11 hours, according to the Rowan County Sher…
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College weighs next steps after voters reject $60 million bond Cabarrus County voters rejected a $60 million community college bond, but Rowan-Cabarrus leaders say plans to expand South Campus aren't going away.