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Concord gives students behind-the-scenes look at city careers

Concord gives students behind-the-scenes look at city careers

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CONCORD — 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.The City of Concord hosted the students for a daylong tour and career explorat…

Five new inductees to N.C. Music Hall, George Clinton to be honored

Five new inductees to N.C. Music Hall, George Clinton to be honored

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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…

Fun abounds at Summer Camps at the Cabarrus Arts Council

Fun abounds at Summer Camps at the Cabarrus Arts Council

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    Irvin Elementary's Rachel Gillcrist CCS Teacher of the Year

    Irvin Elementary's Rachel Gillcrist CCS Teacher of the Year

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    Cabarrus County Schools has named Rachel Gillcrist of W.M. Irvin Elementary School as the district’s 2026-27 Teacher of the Year.

    Old Courthouse Theatre wraps up 50th season with gala

    Old Courthouse Theatre wraps up 50th season with gala

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    Concord Mayor Steve Morris began OCT’s 50th Anniversary celebration with a proclamation: June 13 is hereby known as Old Courthouse Theatre Day. A fitting tribute to an organization who has served Concord and its surrounding area for half a century with entertainment, education, culture and c…

    Rowan-Cabarrus nursing student earns statewide workforce scholarship

    Rowan-Cabarrus nursing student earns statewide workforce scholarship

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    Rowan-Cabarrus Community College nursing student Holly Davis has been named North Carolina's 2026 New Century Workforce Scholar, earning a $1,500 scholarship and national recognition for academic achievement, leadership and workforce readiness.

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