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We'll celebrate America's 250 years together

We'll celebrate America's 250 years together

  • Mark Plemmons

The Independent Tribune will be helping celebrate America's 250th Anniversary over the next few months.

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    Friday Five New flights, new homes, pancakes and art

    Friday Five New flights, new homes, pancakes and art

    • Mark Plemmons

    Mark Plemmons' Friday Five includes: Avelo's new flights to Cleveland and Indianapolis; a few numbers about the Cabarrus Boys & Girls Club; M/I Homes is expanding its footprint in Concord, Kannapolis and Locust; Car Max is looking to open a dealership on Davidson Highway; and the next Co…

    Cabarrus Sheriff’s Office earns state accreditation after two-year process

    Cabarrus Sheriff’s Office earns state accreditation after two-year process

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    The Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office has earned North Carolina Law Enforcement Accreditation, becoming only the 17th sheriff’s office in the state to receive the designation since the program began.

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    Motown group, Duke of Hazards star highlight Swanee schedule

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    Duke Endowment awards $3.2 million for Atrium Health's cancer, careers and school programs

    Duke Endowment awards $3.2 million for Atrium Health's cancer, careers and school programs

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    Atrium Health Foundation was recently awarded over $3.2 million from The Duke Endowment through four grants that will significantly advance Atrium Health’s commitments to uplifting the communities it serves. 

    NC House committee supportive of bill to cap local property tax levies

    NC House committee supportive of bill to cap local property tax levies

    • RICHARD CRAVER Winston-Salem Journal

    Rep. Brian Echevarria, R-Cabarrus, said that “once someone becomes a homeowner, property tax increases should not force them to sell their home or go into any other hardships.”“The constitutional amendment will pass because North Carolinians are ready for this. Property tax bill growth has e…

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      Long TSA lines reported nationwide amid ongoing government shutdown

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