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A New Home: Cabarrus Sports Hall of Fame display unveiled at arena

A New Home: Cabarrus Sports Hall of Fame display unveiled at arena

  • Andrew Phillips Special to the Independent Tribune

The Cabarrus County Sports Hall of Fame's permanent display at the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center officially opened Saturday.

Kannapolis manager presents $134.2 million budget proposal

Kannapolis manager presents $134.2 million budget proposal

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The Kannapolis budget includes no increase in the property tax rate. If the budget is approved in June, the tax rate will remain at 55.95 cents.

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PHOTOS: Unveiling the Cabarrus County Sports Hall of Fame

PHOTOS: Unveiling the Cabarrus County Sports Hall of Fame

  • Michael A. Anderson Special to the Independent Tribune

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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