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Rowan-Cabarrus hosts leaders celebrating No. 1 workforce ranking

Rowan-Cabarrus hosts leaders celebrating No. 1 workforce ranking

  • From staff reports

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College recently welcomed legislators, state leaders and community partners for the college’s annual Legislative Luncheon, along with a Community Celebration to mark Site Selection magazine’s designation of North Carolina’s No. 1 national ranking in workforce development.

Charlotte 49ers fire their basketball coach after long NCAA Tournament drought

Charlotte 49ers fire their basketball coach after long NCAA Tournament drought

  • Scott Fowler The Herald (Rock Hill, S.C.)

The Charlotte 49ers announced Tuesday that they have fired head men’s basketball coach Aaron Fearne. The move is the most significant one so far made by new athletics director Kevin White. 

Pancake Day is set for Thursday at the Boys & Girls Club

Pancake Day is set for Thursday at the Boys & Girls Club

  • From staff reports

The Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus County welcomes the community back for the 69th Annual Pancake Day, presented by SHOE SHOW, INC. on Thursday, March 19, from 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. for a day full of pancakes, sausage, and fun with friends and neighbors.

News across North Carolina: ASU gets grant and Berger asks for recount

News across North Carolina: ASU gets grant and Berger asks for recount

    Here are some of the headlines across North Carolina: ASU gets nursing grant for Hickory campus; Sen. Phil Berger asked for a recount; a murder suspect and victim were dating; and customers ask for an audit of Duke Energy.

    It's tournament time - here's the 1936-37 Mount Pleasant High team

    It's tournament time - here's the 1936-37 Mount Pleasant High team

    • From Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society

    In honor of the NCAA Basketball Tournament beginning, the Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society shared this photo of the 1936-37 Mount Pleasant High School basketball team. Do you recognize anyone? Let us know, email mplemmons@independenttribune.com

    Local Art Lift: Elevating local artists, supporting county arts

    Local Art Lift: Elevating local artists, supporting county arts

    • Cabarrus Arts Council

    New exhibitions, classes and concerts are on tap in Cabarrus County.

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