Top Story Editor's Pick News & notes: Wastewater spills and a new fire marshal FROM STAFF REPORTS Aug 12, 2024 Aug 12, 2024 Updated Sep 17, 2025 0 Tropical Storm Debby created flooding throughout the area including on Trinity Church Road shown here Thursday, Aug. 8. 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In a reversal, NC Health Plan moves some Atrium hospitals to mid-tier for 2027 The decision comes after pushback from an earlier announcement that designated the facilities as “non-preferred.”
Three Rivers Land Trust protects 84 acres along the Rocky River in Cabarrus County Now, 84 acres along the river, containing almost a mile of shoreline, are permanently conserved in Cabarrus County.
Cabarrus facility among hospital beds across NC delayed by industry appeals This story examines the scope of the problem and its implications for North Carolina in the near future.
A list of best-rated nursing homes in the Charlotte area, federal ratings show A Concord facility is on the list.
Harris Teeter’s $253 million Charlotte plan: New stores & what’s changing The plan also includes opening three new stores previously announced in Kannapolis, Fort Mill and Lake Wylie.
