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Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society to host public reading of Declaration of Independence

Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society to host public reading of Declaration of Independence

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As the nation prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, the Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society will mark the occasion with a public reading of the Declaration of Independence on Saturday, June 27, at 4 p.m.

Kannapolis and Concord reach agreement to keep Rider bus routes

Kannapolis and Concord reach agreement to keep Rider bus routes

  • From staff reports

CONCORD. – 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 leade…

Kannapolis to celebrate Juneteenth with day of music, food, vendors and free movie

Kannapolis to celebrate Juneteenth with day of music, food, vendors and free movie

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Residents are invited to gather in downtown Kannapolis on Friday, June 19, for a communitywide Juneteenth celebration featuring live entertainment, food, vendors and a free outdoor movie.

Harrisburg adopts FY 2027 budget with no property tax increase

Harrisburg adopts FY 2027 budget with no property tax increase

  • From staff reports

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

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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

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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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