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Mark Plemmons' Friday Five includes: Burrage Road is getting more homes and a church; Historic Cabarrus continues its History Talks series; several run activities in Kannapolis; Concord is having a safe disposal program; and people need to learn how to drive in roundabouts.
- From staff reports
Ron Hoffman, a heavy equipment operator at the Cabarrus County Construction and Demolition Waste Landfill, received a County Manager Award of Excellence after stopping a fire on a landfill compactor in March.
- From staff reports
For the first time, both the Catawba men’s and women’s tennis teams have qualified for the NCAA Division II National Championships, earning berths in the final rounds set to be held in Surprise, Arizona.
- From staff reports
Sports Wax Promotions will host its three-day Collectors Jam show June 5–7 at Cabarrus Arena & Event Center, an event organizers describe as the largest collectibles show in the Carolinas.
- From staff reports
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