The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded contracts for work on roads across the Charlotte Metro area including nine miles in Cabarrus County and other projects in Matthews, and Mecklenburg and Union counties.
- From staff reports
Two Cabarrus County students were recognized at the North Carolina State Science Fair for a project exploring water filtration and quality.Gage Gustafson and Noah Hunter, students at R. Brown McAllister Elementary School, earned third place in the NC One Water Association Elementary Award ca…
- From staff reports
CONCORD – Get ready, car enthusiasts—AutoFair is back at Charlotte Motor Speedway Thursday through Sunday, April 9–11, with a bold new look and more experiences that fans won’t want to miss.For three days, the iconic speedway will transform into a world-class automotive showcase featuring vi…
- From staff reports
CONCORD — The Heritage Invitational roars back to Ten Tenths Motor Club this weekend, bringing two days of high-speed action, rare automobiles and racing legends to the 1.7-mile circuit.Set for Friday and Saturday, April 10-11, the event blends on-track competition with a showcase of some of…
- Associated Press
North Carolina has hired NBA championship-winning coach Michael Malone to lead the Tar Heels’ basketball program.
- Wilson R. Cherry Special to the Independent Tribune
Wilson R. Cherry says
- From Cabarrus County Schools
The new Northwest Area Elementary School is a key project for Cabarrus County Schools as the district continues to respond to growth in the northwest part of the county. The new school will provide much-needed elementary capacity while creating a safe, modern, and student-centered learning e…
The Latest
Al Stanford talks about salvation and the torment of Hell and how to avoid it.
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.
Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.
Six Cabarrus County detention officers are taking the next step in their law enforcement careers as they prepare to transition into deputy roles this summer, according to the Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office.
In a recent announcement, the sheriff’s office recognized the six officers, who have been selected to enter the next Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) class in July 2026. Completion of BLET is required to become a sworn deputy in North Carolina.
Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.
Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.
Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.
Mike Ruffin said the hope of Easter is the hope for all.
Editor's Pick
Food, fundraisers, special events - here are upcoming community events around Cabarrus County.
Many sports fans are becoming familiar with an annoying scenario: settling onto the sofa for a game that once came for free, only to find it missing from the streaming service they now pay for. Instead, it’s on a different platform. And next week’s game? That one is on a service they canceled after signing up to watch a single matchup last year. The frustration is no longer just a fan ...
The North Carolina Tar Heels are expected to be active in the transfer portal as they have a new head coach taking over with Michael Malone.
Despite a crash at the Milano Cortina Olympics that fractured her tibia and nearly forced doctors to amputate her leg, Lindsey Vonn is still contemplating a return to competitive skiing.
CHAPEL HILL — Michael Malone will be the next UNC men’s basketball coach.
🎧 From sports apps to election forecasts, the hosts discuss how expanding betting options influence decision-making, encourage risky habits and blur distinctions between entertainment and serious outcomes.
Episode 240: In a fast-moving world filled with distractions, it can be easy to lose sight of what truly matters. In this episode, hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada explore the idea of reverence — a quality that once shaped how people understood life, but now often feels distant or overlooked.
Pablo Castelblanco, who plays Steve on "Happy's Place," talks with co-host Bruce Miller about the show and his background.
“This City Was Black” is a six-part narrative audio series that traces Black history in New York City.
Perry's role as Chandler Bing on NBC's "Friends" in the 1990s and 2000s made him one of the biggest television stars of the era.
AppleTV+ continues to offer an alternative to the 1960s space race, had the Soviets landed on the moon first through "For All Mankind," now in its fifth season.
The Center for Small Town Jewish Life at Colby College is growing as Passover ends this year. The center began a decade ago with a goal of supporting Jewish congregations that are far from big cities. (AP Video: Patrick Whittle)
Local Events
Some features on this page require cookie consent to load. Please update your cookie preferences to continue
Update settings to continue…
Please try the following steps to enable.
- Open FireFox Settings → Privacy & Security → Website Privacy Preferences
- Make sure "Tell websites not to sell or share my data" is not checked.
- Make sure "Send websites a Do Not Track request" is not checked.
- Open Chrome Settings → Privacy & Security → Third-party cookies
- Under Advanced, make sure "Do Not Track " is disabled.
- Open Edge Settings → Privacy, search, and services
- Under Privacy, make sure "Send Do Not Track" requests is not enabled
- Open Cookies and Site Permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data
- Make sure "Block third-party cookies" is not enabled
- Open your browser settings and make sure "Do Not Track " is disabled.
-
Open your cookie preferences.
- Make sure "Targeted Advertising" is toggled ON.
- Make sure "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" is toggled OFF.
- Click Save
Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy top crypto presales and what to look for when researching.
Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy the newest meme coins.
Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy the next big crypto coins before they explode.
Print Ads
© Copyright 2026
Independent Tribune, PO Box 968 Hickory, NC 28603
Powered by BLOX Content Management System from bloxdigital.com.