Here is a spot check of recent social media posts about Cabarrus County teams and athletes. If you have a signing, highlight or Cabarrus sports news you would like to share, email mplemmons@independenttribune.com
- From staff reports
BOONE — Local musicians will have a chance to freshen up their sound while helping the environment later this month, as Kudzu Music hosts a free instrument restringing and recycling event in celebration of Earth Month.The “Restring & Recycle” event is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, fr…
- From staff reports
CONCORD — Cabarrus Brewing Company, based at the historic Gibson Mill in Concord (329 McGill Ave. NW), is marking its 10-year anniversary with the launch of statewide distribution across North Carolina through a new partnership with Johnson Brothers Mutual Distributing of N.C.
- By Eric Ferkenhoff Lee Enterprises Public Service Journalism Team
The bizarre mystery of whether Donald Dean Studey killed dozens of people and whether he buried them in wells near Omaha is the subject of a new documentary.
- Cabarrus Arts Council
New exhibitions, classes and concerts are on tap in Cabarrus County.
- From staff reports
A newly released hip-hop single is doubling as a fundraising effort for Barber-Scotia College, the historically Black college in Concord that has faced ongoing financial challenges.
Food, fundraisers, special events - here are upcoming community events around Cabarrus County.
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Increased Fire Danger in North Carolina Piedmont this Afternoon and Evening
CONCORD – The City of Concord celebrated 23 residents who completed the 2026 Citizen Public Safety Academy, recognizing their dedication to gaining a deeper understanding of the people, services, and teamwork that help keep Concord a safe and thriving community.
Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.
Increased Fire Danger in North Carolina Piedmont This Afternoon and Evening
Increased Fire Danger Tuesday Afternoon
Increased Fire Danger in the Western Piedmont Until 8 PM
After more than 28 years of service, Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Ted Lister retired March 31, leaving behind a career marked by leadership, innovation and dedication to the county’s detention system.
Cabarrus County Schools has released its full schedule and guidance for the Class of 2026 graduation ceremonies, with events scheduled over four days in May at West Cabarrus High School and Cabarrus Arena.
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Explore NBA play-in insights: Heat vs. Hornets and 76ers vs. Magic. Donnie Rightside and Joe Raineri dive into key expectations and matchup details, and picks.
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Rory McIlroy became the fourth player ever to retain his Masters title following his one-shot win at Augusta National.
Editor’s note: The San Diego Union-Tribune’s Eddie Brown is breaking down prospects, position by position, leading up to the NFL draft (April 23-25). Here are his top 10 interior offensive linemen, plus “bonus” players he believes will be drafted or signed as a priority free agent: 1. Olaivavega Ioane (Jr., Penn State, 6-foot-4, 320 pounds) Ioane was one of the few bright spots for the Nittany ...
🎧 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.
Visitors to the Vatican have criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for his harsh remarks about Pope Leo XIV.
The beauty of Gilead — the restrictive world Margaret Atwood detailed in “The Handmaid’s Tale” and now “The Testaments” — surprised actress Mattea Conforti, who stars in the latter.
Not reacting with anger can make even the worst situations more tolerable —and fixable. When our responses are caring and appropriate, whatever is bothering us will go away more quickly.
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