Trump’s remaking of the Rose Garden continues with sculptures lining one side of the paved-over garden, facing the Oval Office.
- Dan Kane, The Charlotte Observer
The Charlotte Motor Speedway has had little difficulty winning favorable legislation from state lawmakers over the years — without the need of a lobbyist. Last year, lawmakers passed a law shielding the Concord speedway and other racetracks from noise and other nuisance complaints. In 2023, …
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There are a handful of unusual legal questions that tend to come up yearly during the summer months in North Carolina.
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"It would be the largest teacher pay raise since at least 2006," Hall said during the May 12 presentation.
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"(Roy) Cooper's advantage is not simply a function of Democratic support," said Michael Bitzer, director of Catawba College's Center for North Carolina Politics & Public Service. "His lead is being driven by independents, who currently support him by more than two-to-one over (Michael) Whatley."
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The Kannapolis City Council unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget Monday. The total recommended budget is $134,747,543 which includes all seven operating funds of the city.
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The city of Kannapolis and the city of Concord have reached an agreement to maintain all Rider Transit routes and stops for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year. The agreement comes after months of negotiation and will preserve essential transportation services for residents while city leaders continue…
For the fifth consecutive year, the Harrisburg Town Council unanimously approved the town's annual budget without raising the property tax rate, adopting the Fiscal Year 2027 Manager's Recommended Budget this week.
The budget, adopted unanimously on Monday, June 15, takes effect July 1 and includes a General Fund budget of $413.6 million.
Cabarrus County has named veteran local government administrator John Eller as its next county manager following a nationwide search that drew nearly 100 applicants.
Senate Bill 1080, titled "Lower taxes for all," places a state constitutional amendment on the Nov. 3 general election ballot that would allow North Carolina voters to decide on whether to cap the individual income tax rate at 3.49%.
Gov. Josh Stein established the council on the caanabis industry in large part out of concern that "our state’s unregulated cannabis market today is the Wild West and is crying for order." North Carolinians spent about $3.2 billion on unregulated marijuana products just in 2022, according to a U.S. Cannabis Report. About 1.6 million North Carolinians used cannabis in 2022, including 15.8% of high schoolers.
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.
Cabarrus County Commissioners will hold their monthly regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Cabarrus County Government Center in downtown Concord.
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.
The city of Kannapolis recently received two indicators that recognize the financial health of the municipality.
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 budgeting offers a strong foundation in aligning fiscal responsibility with the City’s long-range strategic and operational goals,” said Kannapolis City Manager Wilmer Melton.
The 17-day early voting period runs Feb. 12 to Feb. 28.
Wilmer Melton will officially assume the role of Kannapolis city manager on Jan. 12.
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.
The city also recognized and thanked retiring Mayor Bill Dusch and councilman J.C. McKenzie.
Cabarrus County Commissioners heard a report about school finances and was scheduled to swear in Ian Patrick as a commissioner Monday.
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Forsyth County and Winston-Salem will distribute bottled water July 31 in Kernersville and Walkertown, which remain under a boil water advisory.
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UNC Greensboro softball and coach Janelle Breneman announce 2026 team awards after a 43-19 season featuring a SoCon sweep and the program’s first NCAA win.
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Spend Saturdays in July and August in Little Switzerland, NC, exploring the village by day and enjoying family-friendly square dancing at Geneva Hall by night.
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Guidance for residents under a boil water advisory, including safe drinking, dishwashing, bathing, dental hygiene, pet care and laundry practices.
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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.
These are a few photos from the Kannapolis swearing in ceremony for new Mayor Doug Wilson and city council.
Kannapolis mayor, council members sworn in to office.
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.
Ian Patrick will meet with county leadership and the board clerk on Dec. 5 for orientation.
Chair Jay White tossed the coin to determine the Mount Pleasant winner.
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.
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.