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Concord High students honored for assisting during medical emergency

Concord High students honored for assisting during medical emergency

  • From staff reports

CONCORD — Two Concord High School students were recently recognized by the Cabarrus County Board of Education for their quick thinking and professionalism during a medical emergency on campus earlier this year.Kurtis Davis and Logan Schelling, students in Concord High School's Public Service…

Rowan-Cabarrus wins national award for workforce innovation

Rowan-Cabarrus wins national award for workforce innovation

  • From staff reports

SALISBURY – Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is celebrating a national milestone, earning its first award from the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) with the 2026 Outstanding College/Corporate Partnership Award for the College’s collaboration with Okuma America Corporation. 

Cannon School celebrates the Class of 2026 at 28th Commencement Ceremony

Cannon School celebrates the Class of 2026 at 28th Commencement Ceremony

  • From staff reports

Despite a rainy and uncertain start to the morning, Cannon School celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026 during Commencement exercises held May 22 on the Bryant Central Green.Led by junior marshals, members of the Class of 2026 processed onto the Bryant Central Green before family me…

Class of 2026 - Celebrating  Cox Mill and A.L. Brown

Class of 2026 - Celebrating Cox Mill and A.L. Brown

  • Mark Plemmons

Celebrating the Class of 2026 for Cox Mill and A.L. Brown.

PHOTOS: Celebrating Cox Mill's Class of 2026

PHOTOS: Celebrating Cox Mill's Class of 2026

  • Cabarrus County Schools

These are photos from the Cox Mill High School graduation taken by Cabarrus County Schools. CCS has many more online and on its social media. A.L.Brown graduation photos were taken by Aaron Beaver and many more are available on the A.L. Brown Facebook page and Beaver's website www.aaronbeaver.com.

Class of 2026 - Celebrating Concord and West Cabarrus

Class of 2026 - Celebrating Concord and West Cabarrus

  • Mark Plemmons

Celebfrating the Class of 2026 for Concord and West Cabarrus High Schools.

Cox Mill graduate awarded Jimmie Johnson Scholarship

Cox Mill graduate awarded Jimmie Johnson Scholarship

  • From staff reports

Ahead of the 67th running of the Coca-Cola 600, Charlotte Motor Speedway selected Paige Woosley, a 2026 graduate from local Cox Mill High School, as the recipient of this year’s Jimmie Johnson Scholarship.

PHOTOS: Celebrating West Cabarrus and Concord Class of 2026

PHOTOS: Celebrating West Cabarrus and Concord Class of 2026

    Cabarrus County Schools shared several photos from the graduation ceremonies; here are a few. Many more are available on the CCS social media and system website.

    Celebrating the Class of 2026 - Northwest Cabarrus and Mount Pleasant

    Celebrating the Class of 2026 - Northwest Cabarrus and Mount Pleasant

      Cabarrus County students have been graduating from various high schools across the county over the past several days. The Independent Tribune is sharing photos from Cabarrus County Schools and highlights from the ceremonies. We will continue over the next several issues. Today we feature Northwest Cabarrus and Mount Pleasant.

      PHOTOS: Celebrating Mount Pleasant and Northwest Cabarrus Class of 2026

      PHOTOS: Celebrating Mount Pleasant and Northwest Cabarrus Class of 2026

        Cabarrus County Schools shared several photos from the graduation ceremonies; here are a few. Many more are available on the CCS social media and system website.

        Class of 2026: Jay M. Robinson and Hickory Ridge celebrate

        Class of 2026: Jay M. Robinson and Hickory Ridge celebrate

          Cabarrus County students have been graduating from various high schools across the county over the past several days. The Independent Tribune is sharing photos from Cabarrus County Schools and highlights from the ceremonies. We will continue over the next several issues.

          PHOTOS: Hickory Ridge and Jay M. Robinson

          PHOTOS: Hickory Ridge and Jay M. Robinson

            These are photos taken and share by Cabarrus County Schools. CCS has more photos and information on its social media accounts and websites.

            Cabarrus County Agricultural Fair Board awards scholarships to local students

            Cabarrus County Agricultural Fair Board awards scholarships to local students

              The Cabarrus County Agricultural Fair Board has announced the recipients of the 2026 Doris Y. Rogers Cabarrus County Agricultural Fair Scholarship, recognizing three local students for their academic achievements and future plans in agriculture-related fields.

              Class of 2026: Celebrating Central Cabarrus, Cabarrus Virtual Academy

              Class of 2026: Celebrating Central Cabarrus, Cabarrus Virtual Academy

                Cabarrus County students have been graduating from various high schools across the county over the past several days. The Independent Tribune is sharing photos from Cabarrus County Schools and highlights from the ceremonies. We will continue over the next several issues.

                PHOTOS: Cabarrus Virtual Academy and Central Cabarrus graduations

                PHOTOS: Cabarrus Virtual Academy and Central Cabarrus graduations

                These are photos taken and share by Cabarrus County Schools. CCS has more photos and information on its social media accounts and websites.

                Class of 2026: Celebrating Cabarrus Health Science Institute and Performance Learning Center

                Class of 2026: Celebrating Cabarrus Health Science Institute and Performance Learning Center

                Cabarrus County students have been graduating from various high schools across the county over the past several days. The Independent Tribune is sharing photos from Cabarrus County Schools and highlights from the ceremonies. We will continue over the next several issues.

                PHOTOS: Graduation for Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute, Performance Learning Center

                PHOTOS: Graduation for Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute, Performance Learning Center

                These are photos from the graduation ceremonies for the Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute and Performance Learning Center. Cabarrus County Schools shared these photos and have many more on the CCS social media and website.

                Congratulations Class of 2026 - Celebrating the Cabarrus and CK Early colleges

                Congratulations Class of 2026 - Celebrating the Cabarrus and CK Early colleges

                The Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early College High School and the Cabarrus Early College of Technology High School are featured in Saturday's print edition.

                PHOTOS - Cabarrus Tech and CK Early College graduations

                PHOTOS - Cabarrus Tech and CK Early College graduations

                These are photos from the graduation ceremonies of the Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early College High School and the Cabarrus Early College of Technology High School ceremonies held at West Cabarrus. The photos were taken by Cabarrus County Schools. CCS has posted many more graduation photos on its …

                Graduation week cranks up in earnest this week in Cabarrus County

                Graduation week cranks up in earnest this week in Cabarrus County

                Early college programs in Cabarrus County held graduations on Saturday. The rest of Cabarrus and Kannapolis schools graduate this week.

                CLASS OF 2026: Rowan-Cabarrus awards more than 2,000 degrees, diplomas and certificates

                CLASS OF 2026: Rowan-Cabarrus awards more than 2,000 degrees, diplomas and certificates

                Rowan-Cabarrus Community College celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2026 during its commencement ceremony on Friday, May 15, at the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center in Concord.

                Kannapolis Youth Council honors grads, elects new officers

                Kannapolis Youth Council honors grads, elects new officers

                KANNAPOLIS – The Kannapolis Youth Council recently celebrated its graduating seniors and recognized its new 2026-2027 officers and members.

                The Kannapolis Youth Council provides opportunities for students to become engaged in leadership development, encourages volunteerism, practices teamwork, promotes organizational and communication skills, and provides input to the adult leadership in the decision-making process of the City. They participate in a number of community service projects and activities, and learn about the services and functions of the City throughout the year.

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                Rowan-Cabarrus earns top state award for workforce partnership with Okuma

                Rowan-Cabarrus earns top state award for workforce partnership with Okuma

                Rowan-Cabarrus and Okuma were recognized April 15 during the N.C. Community Colleges Dinner and Awards Celebration in Raleigh for their work on the Okuma Machine Tool Academy, a training facility based at the college’s Dr. Carol Spalding Advanced Technology Center in Kannapolis.

                Seventeenth class of Levine Scholars to join UNC Charlotte

                Seventeenth class of Levine Scholars to join UNC Charlotte

                "We are pleased to welcome the newest class of Levine Scholars to Niner Nation," said Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber.

                Winners of Concord Stormwater Art Contest remind that 'only rain in storm drain'

                Winners of Concord Stormwater Art Contest remind that 'only rain in storm drain'

                The city of Concord recognized the winners of the 2026 Stormwater Art Contest, celebrating student creativity while promoting environmental education and bringing awareness to the harmful effects of stormwater pollution.

                Big cuts on the table for Cabarrus Schools, county weighs in

                Big cuts on the table for Cabarrus Schools, county weighs in

                Cabarrus County issued a press release Thursday afternoon after reports of big cuts proposed by Cabarrus County Schools.

                Cannon School hosts educators from across U.S. for Maker Summit

                Cannon School hosts educators from across U.S. for Maker Summit

                CONCORD — Cannon School welcomed educators from across the country earlier this month for its second annual EDU Maker Summit, a professional learning event focused on expanding hands-on, experiential learning in classrooms.

                TMSA charter schools celebrate new Concord campuses

                TMSA charter schools celebrate new Concord campuses

                TMSA Public Charter Schools marked the grand opening of its new Concord campuses Thursday with a ceremony highlighting the school network’s expansion in Cabarrus County and its focus on STEAM-based education.

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                Fidelis Kappa educators continue tradition of service in Cabarrus County

                Though small in number, members of the Fidelis Kappa chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa are making a sizable impact across Cabarrus County through ongoing service projects and support for local schools and families.

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                Rowan-Cabarrus Creative Currents series brings arts, culture to community

                Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is expanding access to the arts through its Creative Currents series, a lineup of free events designed to connect students, artists and the broader community.

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