From prize-winning pies and decorated cakes to handcrafted quilts, photographs and livestock, the Cabarrus County Fair is encouraging residents to enter this year before the Aug. 24 deadline.
- From staff reports
The City of Concord recognized employees from across multiple departments last week for their exceptional work and commitment to customer service during its quarterly High Performer Awards luncheon.
- From staff reports
The Multicultural Community Choir will reunite for an afternoon of music, fellowship and tribute on Sunday at 4 p.m. in the Kittie M. Sanson Chapel at Barber-Scotia College.
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The Kannapolis History Associates will hosts with local photographer Chad Mitchell on Monday, Aug. 3, at 7 p.m. at A.L. Brown High School, 415 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
- By Alan Wooten The Center Square
Municipal elections in 91 of 100 North Carolina counties in 2025 collectively cost $8.4 million for the 822,000 ballots cast, an analysis says. Cabarrus' cost was among the lowest.
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