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Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 21

Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 21

    Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.

    Trump plans to use Washington arch as military complex

    Trump plans to use Washington arch as military complex

    • Nathan Layne and Anusha Shah Reuters

    He said the arch would double as a "military complex" housing drones and snipers, as well as storing ammunition.

    Satellite data shows major ice losses for Greenland and Antarctica

    Satellite data shows major ice losses for Greenland and Antarctica

    • Will Dunham Reuters

    Researchers said the total sea-level rise from ice losses may not sound like a huge number, but it puts 6 to 9 million people at risk of flooding and erosion.

    Week in review: Test your knowledge of notable news

    Week in review: Test your knowledge of notable news

    • Lee wire services

    Here are stories that made headlines this past week. Or skip to the end to test your news savvy with a quiz.

    Blood centers have lost young donors. What can they do?

    Blood centers have lost young donors. What can they do?

    • Marc Ramirez USA Today

    Blood centers long relied on high school and university blood drives to introduce young people to the importance of donating. The COVID-19 pandemic brought it all to a halt.

    From hallucinating AI chatbots to wiping out humanity: How did we get here?

    From hallucinating AI chatbots to wiping out humanity: How did we get here?

    • Aditya Soni Reuters

    Warnings about AI's risks are not new. But they took on added urgency this month after researchers in leading AI labs attached both a timeline and a probability to those concerns.

    Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 20

    Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 20

      Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.

      Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 20

      Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 20

        Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.

        Reporters denied White House access as Trump enforces ban on 3 outlets

        Reporters denied White House access as Trump enforces ban on 3 outlets

          MSNOW, CNN and Politico confirmed their reporters were denied access and their passes were confiscated.

          Greenland, Denmark say Trump deal won't compromise sovereignty

          Greenland, Denmark say Trump deal won't compromise sovereignty

            They expressed hope that it would end months of uncertainty triggered by Trump’s threats to seize control of Greenland.

            Wisconsin sisters with rare hearing loss receive newly approved therapy

            Wisconsin sisters with rare hearing loss receive newly approved therapy

              A few weeks ago, Emily Plumb sat with her daughter Cleo on her lap at their home in northeast Wisconsin, swaying and humming a song. That wasn't unusual. What happened next was.

              Denmark leaders cautiously optimistic over Trump’s Greenland deal announcement

              Denmark leaders cautiously optimistic over Trump’s Greenland deal announcement

                Denmark’s government has sounded a note of cautious optimism about Donald Trump’s announcement of a deal on Greenland to bolster the US military presence there – but keep the island under Danish control. The move follows months of threats by the US president to seize the semi-autonomous terr…

                Trump says United States and Denmark reach deal to bolster U.S. military in Greenland | Chapman-0900

                Trump says United States and Denmark reach deal to bolster U.S. military in Greenland | Chapman-0900

                  Donald Trump says the United States and Denmark have reached a deal over increasing the U.S. military presence on Greenland. It comes after months of the U-S president threatening to take the Danish territory by force. Greenland, Denmark, and the United States are expected to sign the agreem…

                  Trump declines to say if he will tear down Kennedy Center

                  Trump declines to say if he will tear down Kennedy Center

                    He again said the center should append his name to the building in exchange for his work to raise money to renovate it.

                    Local News

                    Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 21

                    Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 21

                    Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.

                    Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 20

                    Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 20

                    Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.

                    Kannapolis Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Becky Tolle retires after 30-year career

                    Kannapolis Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Becky Tolle retires after 30-year career

                    Becky Tolle was the first-ever program coordinator in the department and will now retire as the assistant parks and recreation director for Kannapolis.

                    Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 19

                    Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 19

                    Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.

                    State & Regional

                    Audit: Digital Instant Games reshape NC Lottery sales and education funding

                    Audit: Digital Instant Games reshape NC Lottery sales and education funding

                    "The higher payout rate from the online slot machine games leaves fewer cents of each sales dollar available for transfer to the Education Fund," according to the audit.

                    Our top Omaha staff photos & videos of August 2026

                    Our top Omaha staff photos & videos of August 2026

                    See our top Omaha staff photos & videos from August 2026

                    Former NC police officer sentenced to nearly 8 years for shooting death of motorcyclist

                    Former NC police officer sentenced to nearly 8 years for shooting death of motorcyclist

                    “The murder didn't just take Camden from this world; it took birthdays, anniversaries," the victim's girlfriend said.

                    ‘You won the jackpot!’ Concord woman shocked when store clerk reveals her big win

                    ‘You won the jackpot!’ Concord woman shocked when store clerk reveals her big win

                    A North Carolina woman said she was shocked when a gas station clerk revealed her big lottery win on a $5 ticket, NC lottery officials said Friday. 

                    Nation & World

                    Trump plans to use Washington arch as military complex

                    Trump plans to use Washington arch as military complex

                    He said the arch would double as a "military complex" housing drones and snipers, as well as storing ammunition.

                    Satellite data shows major ice losses for Greenland and Antarctica

                    Satellite data shows major ice losses for Greenland and Antarctica

                    Researchers said the total sea-level rise from ice losses may not sound like a huge number, but it puts 6 to 9 million people at risk of flooding and erosion.

                    Week in review: Test your knowledge of notable news

                    Week in review: Test your knowledge of notable news

                    Here are stories that made headlines this past week. Or skip to the end to test your news savvy with a quiz.

                    Blood centers have lost young donors. What can they do?

                    Blood centers have lost young donors. What can they do?

                    Blood centers long relied on high school and university blood drives to introduce young people to the importance of donating. The COVID-19 pandemic brought it all to a halt.

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                    Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 19

                    Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 19

                    Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 18

                    Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for September 18

                    Cabarrus facility among hospital beds across NC delayed by industry appeals

                    Cabarrus facility among hospital beds across NC delayed by industry appeals

                    Shopping

                    Your utility bill is telling you something: what rising costs reveal about your HVAC system

                    Your utility bill is telling you something: what rising costs reveal about your HVAC system

                    Affiliate content. Learn what to do about rising energy costs from your HVAC system. 

                    What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                    What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                    Affiliate content. Learn the most common HVAC problems based on the age of your home.

                    5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                    5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                    Affiliate content. Find the best options for THC gummies in 2025. 

                    8 best CBD gummies for relaxation and wellness

                    8 best CBD gummies for relaxation and wellness

                    Affiliate. Take a closer look at some of the top CBD gummy options on the market.

                    Crime

                    Woman accused of doing heroin in restroom at sheriff’s office, NC deputies say

                    Woman accused of doing heroin in restroom at sheriff’s office, NC deputies say

                    A routine appointment at the sheriff’s office became a felony when a 47-year-old woman stopped to do heroin in the ladies' room, according to investigators in North Carolina. 

                    Statesville man charged with kidnapping, sexually assaulting minor on 4 occasions

                    Statesville man charged with kidnapping, sexually assaulting minor on 4 occasions

                    The reported crimes happened between June and August.

                    A Winston-Salem teen was charged with murder in mosque deaths thousands of miles away. Here's why

                    A Winston-Salem teen was charged with murder in mosque deaths thousands of miles away. Here's why

                     “A person may be guilty of a crime, although he or she personally does not do any of the acts necessary to constitute the crime.”

                    Iredell County man gets 80 years in prison for 2021 murder of parents, brother

                    Iredell County man gets 80 years in prison for 2021 murder of parents, brother

                    Corey Cook's parents and brother were shot and their throats were slit before the family's home was set on fire.

                    Politics

                    Kannapolis deputy city manager to retire Dec. 31 after decades of service

                    Kannapolis deputy city manager to retire Dec. 31 after decades of service

                    Deputy City Manager Eddie Smith has announced his retirement from the city of Kannapolis effective Dec. 31.

                    NC food banks see record need as more people face insecurity and SNAP cuts loom

                    NC food banks see record need as more people face insecurity and SNAP cuts loom

                    “We are seeing unprecedented need, and it’s continuing to rise each month.”

                    Audit: Digital Instant Games reshape NC Lottery sales and education funding

                    Audit: Digital Instant Games reshape NC Lottery sales and education funding

                    "The higher payout rate from the online slot machine games leaves fewer cents of each sales dollar available for transfer to the Education Fund," according to the audit.

                    Our top Omaha staff photos & videos of August 2026

                    Our top Omaha staff photos & videos of August 2026

                    See our top Omaha staff photos & videos from August 2026

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