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Friday Five: A fairy walk, new restaurants, a festival and more

Friday Five: A fairy walk, new restaurants, a festival and more

  • Mark Plemmons

Mark Plemmons' Friday Five includes: First Watch and Jaggers are proceeding with construction on new restaurants in Concord; The Love & Light Fest will be at Eagle Hall in Kannapolis Saturday; Another Broken Egg Cafe is open at Christnebury Village; a grant will refurbish an historic rai…

Greater Cabarrus Foundation partners with Uwharrie Community Fund

Greater Cabarrus Foundation partners with Uwharrie Community Fund

  • Avalin Inman Special to Independent Tribune

The Greater Cabarrus Foundation (GCF) is pleased to announce a new grantmaking partnership with the Uwharrie Community Fund, expanding opportunities for nonprofit organizations serving communities across Uwharrie Bank’s footprint.

Love & Light Fest set for Saturday at Eagle Hall

Love & Light Fest set for Saturday at Eagle Hall

  • Mark Plemmons

Families are invited to a free afternoon of fun, music and inspiration at the Love & Light Fest from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at Eagle Hall, 4827 Camp Cabarrus Drive, Kannapolis.

Concord High students honored for assisting during medical emergency

Concord High students honored for assisting during medical emergency

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CONCORD — Two Concord High School students were recently recognized by the Cabarrus County Board of Education for their quick thinking and professionalism during a medical emergency on campus earlier this year.Kurtis Davis and Logan Schelling, students in Concord High School's Public Service…

4 biggest takeaways from Panthers' 2026 mandatory minicamp

4 biggest takeaways from Panthers' 2026 mandatory minicamp

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Thursday afternoon was set to play host to the Carolina Panthers' third and final session of their 2026 mandatory minicamp.

Concord police seek fifth suspect in February double homicide

Concord police seek fifth suspect in February double homicide

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CONCORD — Concord police are asking for the public's help in locating an 18-year-old man wanted in connection with a February double homicide on Fairington Drive.Kamari Porter, of Concord, remains at large more than four months after the Feb. 1 shooting that left two people dead and two othe…

Opportunity House joins Cabarrus Rowan Community Health Centers Network to expand housing, healthcare, and support services

Opportunity House joins Cabarrus Rowan Community Health Centers Network to expand housing, healthcare, and support services

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CONCORD — Opportunity House will officially join the Cabarrus Rowan Community Health Centers (CRCHC) network on July 1, marking a significant step forward in expanding services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness and housing instability throughout Concord and Cabarrus County.

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