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Politics

Concord launches Click-2-Fix tool to report non-emergency issues

Concord launches Click-2-Fix tool to report non-emergency issues

  • From staff reports

The city of Concord is introducing a new way for residents to easily report non-emergency issues like potholes, street sign damage, streetlights that are out and more. The new Concord Click-2-Fix is a free online reporting tool that replaces the former Concord Mobile Care application.

Commissioners Notebook: Grants and tax notices discussed

Commissioners Notebook: Grants and tax notices discussed

  • From staff reports

Cabarrus County Commissioners will hold their monthly regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Cabarrus County Government Center in downtown Concord.     

Gov. Hochul proposes law to keep police from working as deputized ICE officers

Gov. Hochul proposes law to keep police from working as deputized ICE officers

  • By Robert Gavin Albany Bureau Chief

Citing "unspeakable acts of violence" committed by federal immigration officers, Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday proposed a state law to ban local police across New York from working with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on immigration raids.

Financial health of the city of Kannapolis recognized

Financial health of the city of Kannapolis recognized

  • From staff reports

The city of Kannapolis recently received two indicators that recognize the financial health of the municipality. 

Jones appointed assistant Kannapolis city manager

Jones appointed assistant Kannapolis city manager

  • From staff reports

KANNAPOLIS – Kristin Jones, the current City of Kannapolis Budget and Strategy Director, has been appointed as an Assistant City Manager. As an Assistant City Manager, she will guide the operations of the Finance, Budget, Human Resources and Customer Service Departments.“Her experience in bu…

Primary election - Controversy and tragedy as races heat up

Primary election - Controversy and tragedy as races heat up

  • Mark Plemmons

The 17-day early voting period runs Feb. 12 to Feb. 28. 

The new Kannapolis City Manager is a familar face

The new Kannapolis City Manager is a familar face

  • From staff reports

Wilmer Melton will officially assume the role of Kannapolis city manager on Jan. 12.

Patrick joins Cabarrus commissioners; Lindsey elected chair

Patrick joins Cabarrus commissioners; Lindsey elected chair

    CONCORD – Ian Patrick was officially sworn in as a Cabarrus County Commissioner on Monday. He joins Jeff Jones, Laura Blackwell Lindsey, Larry Pittman, and Kenny Wortman on the five-person board.

    In an organizational meeting held after the swearing in and prior to starting the December Regular Meeting, commissioners elected Lindsey as chair. Patrick was elected vice-chair.

    Concord swears in new mayor, council member

    Concord swears in new mayor, council member

      The city also recognized and thanked retiring Mayor Bill Dusch and councilman J.C. McKenzie.

      Commissioners Notebook: New board member, midyear finance report for schools

      Commissioners Notebook: New board member, midyear finance report for schools

        Cabarrus County Commissioners heard a report about school finances and was scheduled to swear in Ian Patrick as a commissioner Monday.

        NC governor agrees to restore Medicaid provider reimbursement cuts amid lawsuits

        NC governor agrees to restore Medicaid provider reimbursement cuts amid lawsuits

          Gov. Josh Stein has said the legislature’s failure to fully fund Medicaid at an estimated $919 million — either in the 2025-26 state budget or through a separate bill — forced the cuts.

          Kannapolis swears in new mayor, city council

          Kannapolis swears in new mayor, city council

            These are a few photos from the Kannapolis swearing in ceremony for new Mayor Doug Wilson and city council.

            Kannapolis swears in Mayor Wilson, council members

            Kannapolis swears in Mayor Wilson, council members

              Kannapolis mayor, council members sworn in to office.

              Kannapolis honors long-serving mayor, councilperson

              Kannapolis honors long-serving mayor, councilperson

                Outgoing Kannapolis Mayor Darrell Hinnant and Council Member Tom Kincaid were honored for their years of service to the city of Kannapolis on Monday during a reception.

                Harrisburg's Ian Patrick expected to be newest commissioner

                Harrisburg's Ian Patrick expected to be newest commissioner

                Ian Patrick will meet with county leadership and the board clerk on Dec. 5 for orientation.

                Poole wins coin toss for final Mount Pleasant seat

                Poole wins coin toss for final Mount Pleasant seat

                Chair Jay White tossed the coin to determine the Mount Pleasant winner.

                CORRECTED Davis, Tallent elected to Midland council, Mayor unopposed

                CORRECTED Davis, Tallent elected to Midland council, Mayor unopposed

                Midland voters elected their first African American town council member as a long-serving member was defeated. Isaac Davis was the leading vote-getter, followed by Mike Tallent, who was reelected.

                A coin toss to decide the Mount Pleasant commissioner's seat

                A coin toss to decide the Mount Pleasant commissioner's seat

                Cabarrus Elections Director Carol Soles said the board of elections has processed and added 120 provisional ballots in to the unofficial results from the Tuesday, Nov. 4, races and the third Mount Pleasant seat ended in a tie.

                Photos: Former President Joe Biden speaks at annual Ben Nelson Gala

                Photos: Former President Joe Biden speaks at annual Ben Nelson Gala

                Former President Joe Biden and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear attend Nebraska Democratic Praty's annual Ben Nelson Gala.

                Kannapolis elects Wilson mayor, two new council members

                Kannapolis elects Wilson mayor, two new council members

                KANNAPOLIS - Long-time councilperson Doug Wilson was elected as the next mayor of Kannapolis.

                Concord elects Morris mayor, Santana to council

                Concord elects Morris mayor, Santana to council

                Former Cabarrus County Commissioner Steve Morris was elected mayor of Concord on Tuesday and Alvarys Santana won in the District 4 city council race.

                Furr, Steiner elected in Mount Pleasant, third seat undecided

                Furr, Steiner elected in Mount Pleasant, third seat undecided

                Lori Furr and William Meadows won reelection to the Mount Pleasant Town Commission, but the third seat is separated by just one vote in the unofficial results.

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

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                Kannapolis looks at core services in budget planning meetings

                Kannapolis looks at core services in budget planning meetings

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                Kannapolis elects Mayor Doug Wilson

                Kannapolis elects Mayor Doug Wilson

                KANNAPOLIS - Long-time councilperson Doug Wilson was elected as the next mayor of Kannapolis.

                Two incumbents, two newcomers elected to Kannapolis Council

                Two incumbents, two newcomers elected to Kannapolis Council

                KANNAPOLIS - Kannapolis City Council members Dianne Berry and Jeanne Dixon were elected to new four-year terms, and two newcomers will join them.

                Isaiah Payne also appears to have won a four-year team, coming in third in the race. Dixon received the most votes with 2,960 votes, while Berry totaled 2,877, and Payne 2,258.

                Santana wins seat on Concord City Council

                Santana wins seat on Concord City Council

                CONCORD - Alvarys Santana won the District 4 Concord City Council seat held by Councilperson J.C. McKenzie, who is retiring from politics.

                Morris elected Mayor of Concord in close 3-way race

                Morris elected Mayor of Concord in close 3-way race

                CONCORD - Former Cabarrus County Commissioner Steve Morris was elected Mayor of Concord Tuesday in one of the most hotly contested races in recent memory.

                Banks and Cotell win, third seat too close to call in Harrisburg

                Banks and Cotell win, third seat too close to call in Harrisburg

                HARRISBURG - Erin Banks and Councilperson Altyn Cotell were winners in unofficial results in the Harrisburg Town Council race. The third- and fourth-place candidates were separated by only three votes.

                Mayor Teague, Cotell and Banks win in Harrisburg, third seat undecided

                Mayor Teague, Cotell and Banks win in Harrisburg, third seat undecided

                Harrisburg Mayor Jennifer Teague was reelected over former mayor and former councilperson Steve Sciascia.

                Harrisburg reelects Mayor Jennifer Teague

                Harrisburg reelects Mayor Jennifer Teague

                HARRISBURG - Mayor Jennifer Teague was reelected over former mayor and former councilperson Steve Sciascia.

                In unofficial results, Teauge tallied 2,020 votes to Sciascia's 1,398.

                Election Day - Who will be mayor? Councilperson?

                Election Day - Who will be mayor? Councilperson?

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