Top Story Spotlight LAW ENFORCEMENT DAY Law Day 2026: A story behind every badge From staff reports May 5, 2026 May 5, 2026 Updated May 6, 2026 0 White roses were placed at the memorial as the names of the fallen were read aloud. Cabarrus County Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save From staff reports CONCORD — “We will never forget what they did to protect us.”kAm%9@D6 H@C5D[ DA@<6? 3J &]$] pEE@C?6J #FDD u6C8FD@?[ 9F?8 :? 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