Featured Top Story Editor's Pick Friday Five: Fish for your feet? Confusion, litter and a resolution Mark Plemmons Dec 15, 2023 Dec 15, 2023 Updated Jan 18, 2025 0 1 of 6 The new Garra Spas is open at Concord Mills. The fish swim around your feet and soften the skin. Mark Plemmons, Independent Tribune Mayor Darrell Hinnant and Jazlyn from West Cabarrus High School are standing with the ELK adopt-a-street sign. ELK photo The mayor is standing with volunteer from the Early College and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. ELK photo Students from A.L. Brown, shown here with the mayor, have consistently helped with ELK's projects. ELK photo Mayor Darrell Hinnant is shown with Arthur, a student at UNC Charlotte. He and his family have been volunteers since the beginning of the ELK efforts. ELK photo Pizza Hut donated pizza for the volunteers. ELK photo Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Mark Plemmons Ho! Ho! Ho! 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