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Historical marker to honor Good Samaritan Hospital in Charlotte

Historical marker to honor Good Samaritan Hospital in Charlotte

  • From staff reports

CHARLOTTE — Good Samaritan Hospital, the first hospital in North Carolina established to serve African American patients, will soon be recognized with a state highway historical marker commemorating its legacy in Charlotte and its role in expanding Black health care access across the state.

Coca-Cola 600 Weekend is here - NASCAR's longest race

Coca-Cola 600 Weekend is here - NASCAR's longest race

  • Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service

More than two hours before sunset on Sunday, NASCAR Cup Series drivers are scheduled to begin their long day’s journey into night with the commencement of the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway (6 p.m. ET on Prime Video, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

She was suicidal after being sexually assaulted in Iran. ICE’s solution? Solitary confinement.

She was suicidal after being sexually assaulted in Iran. ICE’s solution? Solitary confinement.

  • Emily Bregel Arizona Daily Star and Emily Hamer Lee Enterprises Public Service Journalism Team

Advocates say ICE isn't equipped to handle mental health crises in detention, relying on solitary confinement — and even pepper spray — as quick fixes.

Friday Five: New McDonald's, deli, changes at Concord Mills and more

Friday Five: New McDonald's, deli, changes at Concord Mills and more

  • Mark Plemmons

Mark Plemmons' Friday Five includes:  Kannapolis Girls Who Walk event, litter pickup and Elk scholarship, JD Sports at Concord Mills, and more.

Memorial Day - Cabarrus remembers and honors fallen heroes

Memorial Day - Cabarrus remembers and honors fallen heroes

  • From staff reports

Ceremonies across Cabarrus County are observing Memorial Day and honoring the service members who gave their lives for American freedom.

Congratulations Class of 2026 - Celebrating the Cabarrus and CK Early colleges

Congratulations Class of 2026 - Celebrating the Cabarrus and CK Early colleges

  • Mark Plemmons

The Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early College High School and the Cabarrus Early College of Technology High School are featured in Saturday's print edition.

Speedway Children's Charities raised more than $1.8 million at gala

Speedway Children's Charities raised more than $1.8 million at gala

  • From staff reports

In a record-breaking kickoff to Memorial Day weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the 44th annual Speedway Children’s Charities (SCC) Gala presented by Sonic Automotive, EchoPark Automotive and Sonic Powersports set a new bar with more than $1.8 million raised on Wednesday night, reinforcing…

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'Top Chef' episode in Asheville highlights food traditions, Helene recovery

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NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after severe illness

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Senate Bill 1080, titled "Lower taxes for all," places a state constitutional amendment on the Nov. 3 general election ballot that would allow North Carolina voters to decide on whether to cap the individual income tax rate at 3.49%.

Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for May 22

Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for May 22

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PHOTOS - Cabarrus Tech and CK Early College graduations

PHOTOS - Cabarrus Tech and CK Early College graduations

These are photos from the graduation ceremonies of the Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early College High School and the Cabarrus Early College of Technology High School ceremonies held at West Cabarrus. The photos were taken by Cabarrus County Schools. CCS has posted many more graduation photos on its …

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Tom Campbell: Budget “framework” is flawed

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Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for May 21

Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for May 21

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    NASCAR’s Kyle Busch ‘Became Unresponsive’ In Racing Simulator Before His Shocking Death: Report

    NASCAR says Kyle Busch became unresponsive while testing in a Chevrolet racing simulator at Charlotte Motor Speedway. According to the 'Associated Press,' Busch, 41, was then transported to a hospital in Charlotte and died on May 21. NASCAR confirmed Busch’s death on May 21, 2026 saying he h…

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    Here is a list of Kyle Busch’s accomplishments: Busch’s biggest accomplishment was arguably his 2015 NASCAR Series Cup win, when he missed 11 races due to foot and leg injuries.

    Scott Fowler: Panthers’ first radio voice applied for NFL job. The rejection letter made him laugh.

    Scott Fowler: Panthers’ first radio voice applied for NFL job. The rejection letter made him laugh.

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bill Rosinski, the original radio voice of the Carolina Panthers, got rejected for the Baltimore Ravens’ NFL play-by-play job Wednesday. And when he opened the rejection email that broke this news to him, he started laughing in disbelief. The form letter read, in part: “At this time, we have decided to pursue other candidates whose background and experience are more closely ...

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