The Cabarrus County Sports Hall of Fame's permanent display at the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center officially opened Saturday.
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A golden statue of President Donald Trump raising his fist now sits at the Trump National Doral Miami golf course.
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The Cabarrus County Sports Hall of Fame unveiled its wall of fame at the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center on Saturday, May 9. Photographer Michael Anderson shared these photos with us.
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