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- From staff reports
"We are pleased to welcome the newest class of Levine Scholars to Niner Nation," said Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber.
- Idrees Ali, Phil Stewart and Yomna Ehab Reuters
The United Arab Emirates said it was under attack from Iranian missiles and drones on Tuesday, even as Washington said a shaky ceasefire was intact.
- From staff reports
The Kannapolis Farmers Market will open for the 2026 season this Thursday, May 7. The market will be held every Thursday, 4-7 p.m. at the corner of Vance Street and Dale Earnhardt Boulevard. The market continues through September.
- From staff reports
Law Day remembered the fallen officers and honored those who serve. The Robert J. Eury Award was presented to Concord Police Maj. Patrick Tierney.
- From staff reports
Cabarrus County officials are asking residents — including members of the business community — to weigh in on a potential 2026 General Obligation bond referendum that could fund major public school construction and facility needs.
- Tim Cocks Reuters
About 150 people remain stuck on the ship, which had been visiting some of the most remote places on Earth. Three people on board have died.
About 150 people remain stuck on the ship, which had been visiting some of the most remote places on Earth. Three people on board have died.
As border wall construction accelerates, ecologists are cataloging wildlife on both sides of the international boundary and tracking the movements of rare species like jaguar and ocelot in Southern Arizona.
The lack of competitive races means that control of the U.S. House of Representatives will likely be determined in November's midterm election by fewer than 10% of Americans.
WHO said it suspects some rare human to human transmission took place between close contacts on board a luxury cruise ship hit by hantavirus.
Authorities in South Africa and Cape Verde say the response remains focused on containing the outbreak, ensuring patient care, and minimising risks to the wider public.
Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.
Food, fundraisers, special events - here are upcoming community events around Cabarrus County.
Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.
The Kannapolis Farmers Market will open for the 2026 season this Thursday, May 7. The market will be held every Thursday, 4-7 p.m. at the corner of Vance Street and Dale Earnhardt Boulevard. The market continues through September.
Cabarrus County officials are asking residents — including members of the business community — to weigh in on a potential 2026 General Obligation bond referendum that could fund major public school construction and facility needs.
Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.
You couldn't see the full solar eclipse in Lincoln or any part of Nebraska, but a partial eclipse was visible on Apirl 8, 2024. Hundreds of people gathered at Hyde Observatory to view.
Traffic camera footage shows moment two vehicles fall into Pacific Street sinkhole in Omaha. Video provided by Omaha Police Department.
Two vehicles fall into sinkhole on Pacific Street in Omaha.
See photos of the two vehicles fall into sinkhole at 67th and Pacific in Omaha
The United Arab Emirates said it was under attack from Iranian missiles and drones on Tuesday, even as Washington said a shaky ceasefire was intact.
About 150 people remain stuck on the ship, which had been visiting some of the most remote places on Earth. Three people on board have died.
As border wall construction accelerates, ecologists are cataloging wildlife on both sides of the international boundary and tracking the movements of rare species like jaguar and ocelot in Southern Arizona.
The lack of competitive races means that control of the U.S. House of Representatives will likely be determined in November's midterm election by fewer than 10% of Americans.
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The Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office is recognizing the vital contributions of its 911 telecommunicators during National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week.
The Kannapolis Fire Department is offering free, non-certified CPR classes in 2026 — and you’re invited to attend.
Huntersville police are offering a reward of up to $14,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in the 2014 killing of Peter Jordan. Jordan was 19 when someone shot and killed him in The Landings at Northcross Apartments on Feb. 19 of that year, police said. The apartments are on Landings Drive, off Sam Furr Road (N.C. 73) and Interstate 77 exit 25 in the Birkdale area. ...
Illinois jails continue to struggle with the mental health needs of their inmate population, particularly when detainees are unfit to stand trial.
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.
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Cabarrus County Commissioners will hold their monthly regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Cabarrus County Government Center in downtown Concord.