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Iredell County author draws on family history for new immigration novel

Iredell County author draws on family history for new immigration novel

  • From staff reports

An Iredell County author is bringing her family's immigration story to life for a new generation of readers through a middle-grade historical novel inspired by the experiences of her Dutch ancestors.Penny S. Ledbetter, a veteran educator and longtime North Carolina resident, recently release…

Overmountain Men from NC played role in 'the turning of the tide' of the Revolutionary War

Overmountain Men from NC played role in 'the turning of the tide' of the Revolutionary War

  • MIKE CONLEY McDowell News

As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, it is a great time to look back at western North Carolina’s and more specifically McDowell County’s part in the founding of our nation.

Friday Five: Fireworks, music, eagles' history and airplanes

Friday Five: Fireworks, music, eagles' history and airplanes

  • Mark Plemmons

Mark Plemmons' Friday Five includes: Mount Pleasant and Kannapolis celebrating American independence; new flights to Florida; see an eagle in person; and visit a historic site.

Wrisley earns first Summer Shootout victory as doubleheader awaits at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Wrisley earns first Summer Shootout victory as doubleheader awaits at Charlotte Motor Speedway

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Preston Wrisley broke through for his first career Cook Out Summer Shootout victory Monday night, highlighting Round 4 competition at Charlotte Motor Speedway as the grassroots racing series prepares for a busy two-night schedule next week.

Cannon Ballers to host July 4 celebration featuring baseball, concert and fireworks

Cannon Ballers to host July 4 celebration featuring baseball, concert and fireworks

  • From staff reports

The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers will celebrate Independence Day with an evening of baseball, live music and what organizers say will be the largest fireworks display in the region.

Harrisburg gears up for expanded July 4 celebration with rides, live music, parade and fireworks

Harrisburg gears up for expanded July 4 celebration with rides, live music, parade and fireworks

  • From staff reports

HARRISBURG — Harrisburg is preparing for its largest annual celebration, with two days of entertainment, carnival rides, family games, food vendors, live music and fireworks returning to Harrisburg Park on Friday and Saturday, July 3-4.Town officials are encouraging residents and visitors to…

NC veterans headed to national Golden Age Games in Florida

NC veterans headed to national Golden Age Games in Florida

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Fourteen veterans from the Charlotte, Greensboro and Salisbury areas will represent North Carolina at the 2026 National Veterans Golden Age Games, an annual athletic competition for veterans age 55 and older.

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Friday Five: Fireworks, music, eagles' history and airplanes

Friday Five: Fireworks, music, eagles' history and airplanes

Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for June 27

Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for June 27

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Fifth suspect turns himself in on charges in Concord double homicide

Fifth suspect turns himself in on charges in Concord double homicide

CONCORD — The fifth and final suspect wanted in connection with a February double homicide on Fairington Drive has turned himself in, according to the Concord Police Department.

Police said 18-year-old Kamari Porter surrendered to authorities around 1 a.m. Saturday, June 27.

Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for June 28

Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for June 28

Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.

Mike Ruffin: We have a partner through life’s trials

Mike Ruffin: We have a partner through life’s trials

The Rev. Mike Ruffin says Jesus is there to help and support, especially in times of trouble.

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Get ready to mark America's 250th anniversary

Get ready to mark America's 250th anniversary

View all of our stories about America's 250th anniversary. 

Larry Cothren: Principles of the Constitution and Declaration help America survive

Larry Cothren: Principles of the Constitution and Declaration help America survive

Larry Cothren looks at the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution's effect on lasting freedom.

Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for June 27

Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for June 27

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Tom Campbell: Is North Carolina ready for political regime change?

Tom Campbell: Is North Carolina ready for political regime change?

Tom Campbell looks at 15 years of GOP rule in North Carolina and considers if it is time for a change.

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    Florida stars Thomas Haugh, Alex Condon share an enduring friendship and championship bond

    GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Thomas Haugh and Alex Condon grew up on opposite sides of the globe. One was raised amid the rolling farmland of rural Pennsylvania. The other came of age along Australia’s sun-soaked west coast. Neither could have imagined a basketball-obsessed teenager half a world away would one day become his closest friend. When Haugh and Condon arrived at Florida in the summer of ...

    Mac Engel: Fort Worth’s future as DFW’s premier PGA Tour event will come down to one man

    Mac Engel: Fort Worth’s future as DFW’s premier PGA Tour event will come down to one man

    FORT WORTH, Texas — The dividing line on the PGA Tour schedule has existed for decades, but beginning in 2028 that border will be a de facto wall that looks a lot like college football’s Power 4-and-everyone-else calendar. Think of the PGA Tour’s future Track 1 tournaments as Georgia vs. Tennessee football, and Track 2 closer to Washington State vs. Oregon State. It’s all football, but the ...

    USMNT suffers 'gut punch' in group stage finale, but Pulisic returns

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    USA TODAY Sports' Seth Vertelney breaks down the USMNT's disappointing group-stage finale against Turkey, but why Pulisic's return is encouraging.

    US: Ecuador fans in New Jersey celebrate victory over Germany at FIFA World Cup.

    US: Ecuador fans in New Jersey celebrate victory over Germany at FIFA World Cup.

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