The Cabarrus County celebration of American Independence began Saturday with the reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society, followed by the Mount Pleasant parade, festival and fireworks.Kannapolis hosted a patriotic concert by the Charlotte Symphon…
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Mount Pleasant kicked of the American Independence celebration in Cabarrus County Saturday with the reading of the Declaration of Independence, a parade, festival and fireworks Saturday. Michael A. Anderson and Dylan Anderson of Michael A. Anderson Photography shared dozens of photos. Here a…
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The Memphis Grizzlies are trading two-time All-Star guard Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. The deal ends Morant’s seven-year stint with the Grizzlies, who drafted him with the second overall pick in 2019. Since being named an All-Star in 2…
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The Brunswick County Community Foundation awarded $9,210 in grants to eight local organizations, supporting housing, basic needs, recovery outreach and family services.
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A North Carolina Community Foundation scholarship honors Annie and Sallie Ann Wheeler while supporting North Edgecombe High School seniors pursuing higher education.
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