Andy Manske says he got "quadruple sunburned" while talking to voters at city festivals, beaches, his alma mater and even the Janesville Renaissance Faire, hoping to gain enough signatures to get on
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Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate America’s birthday during a full afternoon and evening of patriotic activities in Mount Pleasant on Saturday, June 27.
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The Kannapolis City Council unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget Monday. The total recommended budget is $134,747,543 which includes all seven operating funds of the city.
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In southwest Charlotte, a quiet, neatly groomed cemetery sits in the shadow of a shuttered historic Presbyterian church, surrounded by the roar of construction and the steady drone of jets arriving and departing the airport about a half-mile away. It’s an unlikely place to find the roots of …
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High school students from across Cabarrus County recently got an inside look at the many career opportunities available in local government through the Cabarrus Economic Development Student TRACK Program.
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N.C. Music Hall of Fame's 2026 induction class includes a pioneering hip-hop artist, a go-go music trailblazer, an influential independent rock band, a bluegrass record executive and producer, a legendary jazz composer and arranger, and a funk icon receiving the organization's lifetime achie…
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New exhibitions, classes and concerts are on tap in Cabarrus County.
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The Washington Wizards selected BYU’s AJ Dybantsa as the No.1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft. The Wizards opted for Dybantsa over Kansas freshman guard Darryn Peterson, with both players being touted as the top two picks. “Being the No. 1 pick meant a lot to me. Obviously me being No. 1 …
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OMAHA, Neb. — UNC baseball has become a consistent participant at the College World Series, but the Tar Heels continue to chase their first national championship.Â
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Guilford County public health reports a rabid skunk in Kernersville, the county’s tenth animal rabies case of 2026, and urges residents to vaccinate pets.
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Guilford County Board of Commissioners will hold a June 25, 2026 special meeting to consider the FY 2026-27 budget, with in-person and live viewing options.
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Hope House Foundation explains how donations fund housing, essential programs, and operational support to help women move from situational homelessness to stability.
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Swap screen time for outdoor fun, museums, arts, sports, and ice cream as you explore hands-on, family-friendly summer adventures throughout Hickory, North Carolina.
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Building on his science-fiction legacy, Steven Spielberg returns this summer with "Disclosure Day," which explores what would happen if the existence of aliens were revealed to the world.
Despite rising travel costs, Americans still will pack their bags for July 4 getaways.
WASHINGTON — Stern-faced curmudgeons who think children should be seen and not heard, take note: Chuckling children are not to be scolded or told to keep quiet, but instead encouraged to laugh, as new research shows it helps them build more resilient and inquisitive minds. In a new book, "The Brain That Loves To Laugh," child development expert Jacqueline Harding explains that a child’s laugh ...
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