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Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for June 22

Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for June 22

    Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.

    Trump threatens Iran with fresh strikes as Vance attends talks in Switzerland

    Trump threatens Iran with fresh strikes as Vance attends talks in Switzerland

    • Humeyra Pamuk, Dave Graham and Tala Ramadan Reuters

    BUERGENSTOCK, Switzerland — President Donald Trump threatened Sunday to restart the war with Iran even as Vice President JD Vance met Iranian officials for the first talks under an interim peace deal, overshadowed by Tehran's announcement it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz.

    Rowan-Cabarrus nursing student earns statewide workforce scholarship

    Rowan-Cabarrus nursing student earns statewide workforce scholarship

    • From staff reports

    Rowan-Cabarrus Community College nursing student Holly Davis has been named North Carolina's 2026 New Century Workforce Scholar, earning a $1,500 scholarship and national recognition for academic achievement, leadership and workforce readiness.

    US-Iran talks in Switzerland: What we know so far

    US-Iran talks in Switzerland: What we know so far

    • Aljazeera

    Talks between the US and Iran are underway in Switzerland, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar.

    Egypt: Turkish foreign minister warns US-Iran talks may face setbacks, says Israel could sabotage process.

    Egypt: Turkish foreign minister warns US-Iran talks may face setbacks, says Israel could sabotage process.

    • StringersHub

    SHOTLIST: CAIRO, EGYPT (JUNE 21, 2026) (TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTRY – ACCESS ALL) 1. VARIOUS OF TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER HAKAN FIDAN SPEAKING TO ANADOLU AGENCY REPORTER (Turkish)CAIRO, EGYPT - JUNE 21: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Sunday said that technical issues remaining in the re…

    Student TRACK participants explore careers, entrepreneurship in Kannapolis

    Student TRACK participants explore careers, entrepreneurship in Kannapolis

    • From staff reports

    A group of local high school students recently got an up-close look at career opportunities and small business operations in Kannapolis through a visit organized as part of the Student TRACK program.

    Nurse convicted in patient’s death turns fatal drug error into a cautionary tale

    Nurse convicted in patient’s death turns fatal drug error into a cautionary tale

    • BLAKE FARMER Nashville Public Radio KFF Health News

    RaDonda Vaught was sentenced to three years of probation for administering the wrong medication and killing a patient at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 2017.

    Most Americans feel hugely divided by wealth, new NBC poll shows

    Most Americans feel hugely divided by wealth, new NBC poll shows

      Many Americans feel a division between those who are wealthy and those who are not in this country, a new NBC News poll found.

      Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for June 21

      Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for June 21

        Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.

        Mike Ruffin: When dreams don’t come true

        Mike Ruffin: When dreams don’t come true

          The Rev. Mike Ruffin says the scriptures are a great place to go when you are disappointed.

          More than 250,000 in NC may lose Medicaid coverage under new work requirements

            North Carolina has just six months to implement new Medicaid eligibility requirements after receiving final guidance this month. Implementing new federal work requirements and strict state mandates will be costly for the state and could lead to thousands losing health coverage. More than 3 million North Carolinians rely on Medicaid. But according to Melanie Bush, deputy secretary for North ...

            Iran negotiators, Vance head for Switzerland but Lebanon fighting continues

            Iran negotiators, Vance head for Switzerland but Lebanon fighting continues

              Iran's Revolutionary Guard declared the Strait of Hormuz closed as Israelis and Hezbollah attacked each other despite a truce.

              Switzerland talks: Meetings due to take place on Sunday

              Switzerland talks: Meetings due to take place on Sunday

                Burgenstock resort sees tight security; Iran-US mediated talks approach a critical moment with key regional stakeholders present

                Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz as Israel tests MOU with Lebanon strikes

                Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz as Israel tests MOU with Lebanon strikes

                  Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz as Israel tests MOU with Lebanon strikes.

                  Local News

                  Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for June 22

                  Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for June 22

                  Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.

                  Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for June 21

                  Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for June 21

                  Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.

                  Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for June 20

                  Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for June 20

                  Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.

                  Cabarrus Calendar

                  Cabarrus Calendar

                  Food, fundraisers, special events - here are upcoming community events around Cabarrus County. 

                  State & Regional

                  Indy 500 countdown is on: Inside Lincoln’s world-famous racing treasure trove

                  Indy 500 countdown is on: Inside Lincoln’s world-famous racing treasure trove

                  We are a week away from the Indy 500. There's no better time to check out one of the top museums dedicated to racing — the Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed draws visitors from around the world.

                  Plane with U.S. carrying passengers of the cruise ship MV Hondius arrives in Omaha

                  Plane with U.S. carrying passengers of the cruise ship MV Hondius arrives in Omaha

                  Plane with U.S. carrying passengers of the cruise ship MV Hondius arrives in Omaha

                  Photos: Plane carrying passengers of the cruise ship MV Hondius arrives in Omaha

                  Photos: Plane carrying passengers of the cruise ship MV Hondius arrives in Omaha

                  The plane with U.S. carrying passengers of the cruise ship MV Hondius arrived in Omaha early Monday morning.

                  Solar eclipse wowed millions 2 years ago today. (Seems just like yesterday.)

                  Solar eclipse wowed millions 2 years ago today. (Seems just like yesterday.)

                  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.

                  Nation & World

                  Trump threatens Iran with fresh strikes as Vance attends talks in Switzerland

                  Trump threatens Iran with fresh strikes as Vance attends talks in Switzerland

                  BUERGENSTOCK, Switzerland — President Donald Trump threatened Sunday to restart the war with Iran even as Vice President JD Vance met Iranian officials for the first talks under an interim peace deal, overshadowed by Tehran's announcement it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz.

                  US-Iran talks in Switzerland: What we know so far

                  US-Iran talks in Switzerland: What we know so far

                  Talks between the US and Iran are underway in Switzerland, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar.

                  Egypt: Turkish foreign minister warns US-Iran talks may face setbacks, says Israel could sabotage process.

                  Egypt: Turkish foreign minister warns US-Iran talks may face setbacks, says Israel could sabotage process.

                  SHOTLIST: CAIRO, EGYPT (JUNE 21, 2026) (TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTRY – ACCESS ALL) 1. VARIOUS OF TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER HAKAN FIDAN SPEAKING TO ANADOLU AGENCY REPORTER (Turkish)CAIRO, EGYPT - JUNE 21: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Sunday said that technical issues remaining in the re…

                  Nurse convicted in patient’s death turns fatal drug error into a cautionary tale

                  Nurse convicted in patient’s death turns fatal drug error into a cautionary tale

                  RaDonda Vaught was sentenced to three years of probation for administering the wrong medication and killing a patient at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 2017.

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                  Rowan-Cabarrus nursing student earns statewide workforce scholarship

                  Rowan-Cabarrus nursing student earns statewide workforce scholarship

                  Friday Five:Honoring Charlie Barbee, Creamery reopens and let the celebrations begin

                  Friday Five:Honoring Charlie Barbee, Creamery reopens and let the celebrations begin

                  More than 250,000 in NC may lose Medicaid coverage under new work requirements

                  Shopping

                  Altcoins to Buy: How to Find and Buy Altcoins for the Next Bull Run

                  Altcoins to Buy: How to Find and Buy Altcoins for the Next Bull Run

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                  Upcoming Crypto Presales: How to Find and Buy Top Crypto Presales

                  Upcoming Crypto Presales: How to Find and Buy Top Crypto Presales

                  Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy top crypto presales and what to look for when researching. 

                  How to Buy Meme Coins: How to Find New Meme Coins and Where to Buy Them

                  How to Buy Meme Coins: How to Find New Meme Coins and Where to Buy Them

                  Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy the newest meme coins. 

                  Next Crypto to Explode: How To Find New Crypto Coins and Buy Them

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                  Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy the next big crypto coins before they explode.

                  Crime

                  Cabarrus honors 911 telecommunicators this week

                  Cabarrus honors 911 telecommunicators this week

                  The Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office is recognizing the vital contributions of its 911 telecommunicators during National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week.

                  Kannapolis offering CPR classes

                  Kannapolis offering CPR classes

                  The Kannapolis Fire Department is offering free, non-certified CPR classes in 2026 — and you’re invited to attend.

                  Who killed Peter Jordan? Reward upped in Lake Norman cold case murder.

                  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. ...

                  Suicidal woman sent to suffer in silence of solitary confinement. Then she killed herself.

                  Suicidal woman sent to suffer in silence of solitary confinement. Then she killed herself.

                  Illinois jails continue to struggle with the mental health needs of their inmate population, particularly when detainees are unfit to stand trial.

                  Politics

                  Kannapolis and Concord reach agreement to keep Rider bus routes

                  Kannapolis and Concord reach agreement to keep Rider bus routes

                  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.

                  Harrisburg adopts FY 2027 budget with no property tax increase

                  Harrisburg adopts FY 2027 budget with no property tax increase

                  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.

                  Cabarrus commissioners adopt $560.9 million budget, keep property tax rate unchanged

                  Cabarrus commissioners adopt $560.9 million budget, keep property tax rate unchanged

                  The budget, adopted unanimously on Monday, June 15, takes effect July 1 and includes a General Fund budget of $413.6 million. 

                  Cabarrus commissioners select John Eller as next county manager

                  Cabarrus commissioners select John Eller as next county manager

                  Cabarrus County has named veteran local government administrator John Eller as its next county manager following a nationwide search that drew nearly 100 applicants.

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