Deputy City Manager Eddie Smith has announced his retirement from the city of Kannapolis effective Dec. 31.
- Danielle Battaglia and Nora O’Neill The Charlotte Observer
President Donald Trump criticized North Carolina on Wednesday evening as he called its cities “blood-soaked killing fields.”
- Brad Brooks and Nathan Layne Reuters
Before the Supreme Court blocked new restrictions on mail-in ballots, election officials feared they’d cause chaos ahead of the midterms.
- Luciana Perez Uribe Guinassi The News & Observer (Raleigh)
“We are seeing unprecedented need, and it’s continuing to rise each month.”
Will backlash to data centers, Flock cameras impact NC’s US Senate race? Where Cooper, Whatley stand
- Mary Ramsey The Charlotte Observer
The spread of large-scale data centers and Flock surveillance cameras has triggered backlash in North Carolina, with both candidates in the state’s hotly contested U.S. Senate race speaking out and facing questions about the issues.
- Joe Marusak The Charlotte Observer
Carney was previously censured after revelations that a town hall video reportedly shows him without pants on and a woman present on a late night in 2024.
- Kyle Ingram The News & Observer (Raleigh)
“As for what comes next, I am giving serious thought to other ways I might serve the people of this state.”
Trump’s remaking of the Rose Garden continues with sculptures lining one side of the paved-over garden, facing the Oval Office.
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, lawmakers gave it and other major sports venues in the state the right to set up sports betting hubs ...
There are a handful of unusual legal questions that tend to come up yearly during the summer months in North Carolina.
"It would be the largest teacher pay raise since at least 2006," Hall said during the May 12 presentation.
"(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."
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.
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 to collaborate on ways to enhance system efficiencies.
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.
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Statesville highlights its Fall Trash Bash cleanup, Night Out with local police, featured events on statesvillenc.net, and notes that this is a BLUE recycling week.
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UNC Greensboro women's cross country placed eighth of 16 teams in the 5K at the adidas Cross Country Challenge, led by junior Hailey Meyers in 25th place.
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UNC Greensboro men’s cross country opened the 2026 season sixth at the adidas Cross Country Challenge 6K, led by senior Khalid Abdullahi’s 22nd-place finish.
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UNCG volleyball fell 3-1 at James Madison in the LD&B Insurance Invitational, with Allie Sweet posting 15 kills and 11 digs for her 27th career double-double.
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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.
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.