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Memorial Day schedules - Many offices closed; parks, pools open

Memorial Day schedules - Many offices closed; parks, pools open

  • From staff reports

These are the holiday schedules for Cabarrus County, city of Concord and city of Kannapolis.

Cabarrus athletes, teams keep performing at high levels

Cabarrus athletes, teams keep performing at high levels

  • Andrew Phillips Special to the Independent Tribune

Cabarrus County athletes are having a great spring with state titles, deep runs and plenty of accomplishments.

PHOTOS: Hickory Ridge advances with another win over Cox Mill

PHOTOS: Hickory Ridge advances with another win over Cox Mill

  • Andrew Phillips Special to the Independent Tribune

Hickory Ridge beat Cox Mill for the third time this season in another hard-fought match. The playoff win puts the Ragin' Bulls in NCHSAA 7A quarterfinals. Andrew Phillips captured these photos.

Atrium Health to open new emergency department in Speedway area

Atrium Health to open new emergency department in Speedway area

  • From staff reports

Atrium Health celebrated on Monday the newest emergency department by holding a ribbon-cutting event with teammates, local leaders and the community. 

Proposed Cabarrus County budget holds rate at 57.6 cents, increases spending by 3 percent

Proposed Cabarrus County budget holds rate at 57.6 cents, increases spending by 3 percent

  • From staff reports

Interim County Manager Kelly Sifford presented the proposed budget for Cabarrus County to commissioners on Monday. It would keep the property tax rate at 57.6 cents and increases General Fund spending by 3.1%.

Coca-Cola 600 Weekend brings traffic and plenty to do

Coca-Cola 600 Weekend brings traffic and plenty to do

  • From staff reports

Motorists traveling through northeast Mecklenburg County and southwest Cabarrus County this week should expect heavier traffic as race fans head to Charlotte Motor Speedway for Memorial Day weekend events, including Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600.

Cabarrus County creatives gather on Thursday

Cabarrus County creatives gather on Thursday

  • Cabarrus Arts Council

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

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Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for May 17

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