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CABARRUS COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - Cabarrus County Emergency Medical Services will hold the grand opening of a new state-of-the-art headquarters on Wednesday, October 4 while simultaneously kicking-off a celebration of half a century of service to the county. This historic occasion will commemorate half a century of saving lives and...

The Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office is working to get word out about a red 1972 Pontiac Lemans GTO convertible which was reported stolen back on September 9. We want to make readers aware of this car since we know everyone peruses online sales listings, goes to meets, and sees a lot of vehicles all the time with the hope someone will recognize this ride.

The Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a work session for Monday, October 2 at 4 p.m. The session will be live on Spectrum Cable channel 22, YouTube and the county's website. Live tweets will be available for real-time updates.

CABARRUS COUNTY, N.C. — North Carolina is trying to expand its electric school bus fleet. These buses could save the taxpayers millions of dollars in future fuel costs and help protect the environment. Students in Cabarrus County are riding on one of just a handful of electric buses in...

We have 2023 high school football competition in Cabarrus County, North Carolina this week, and information on how to watch these games is available in this article. Follow High School Football this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs on your family or alma mater and tune in!. Other Games...

Editor’s note: Jemal Horton is a bit under weather this week, so you got stuck with me. Possibly the biggest match-up of the week is at Cox Mill where the Chargers host the A.L. Brown Wonders. Wonders-Chargers isn’t for the top spot of the Greater Metro 4A by any...

Two local festivals return Saturday — the Concord International Festival and the Carolina Renaissance Festival. The International Festival is a world mosaic of different countries and cultures from Concord and Cabarrus County residents whose roots may be across the world. The Concord International Festival on Saturday, Sept. 30, in...

Today we’re going to be brief. I ran out of time and got swamped with a couple of other things. You ever have that happen? Let’s jump right in. Municipal elections are right around the corner. Cabarrus County voters who live in towns or cities will be voting on Nov. 7. Our friends in unincorporated areas of the county will be left out this time.

CONCORD – Chris Myers, principal at Northwest Cabarrus High School, has been named the 2023-24 Cabarrus County Schools’ Principal of the Year. The principal of the year program is sponsored by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction and Wells Fargo. Superintendent Dr. John Kopicki and Chief Human Resources...

CABARRUS COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - Chris Myers, principal at Northwest Cabarrus High School, has been named the 2023-24 Cabarrus County Schools’ Principal of the Year. The principal of the year program is sponsored by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and Wells Fargo. Superintendent Dr. John Kopicki and...

Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.

The Salvation Army Angel Tree Program helps provide Christmas gifts for thousands of children and seniors in the Cabarrus/Stanly county area each year. Community members graciously "adopt" many of the children in need by selecting names from the Christmas trees in area malls, but unfortunately, not every child is selected or some supplemental items are needed to ensure that every child has at least one complete outfit and a warm outer garment.

Cabarrus County has launched a book walk to promote outdoor activity, reading, and fire safety knowledge. In the coming weeks, families are invited to visit Frank Liske Park and interact with the children's book 'Firefighters' Busy Day' by Maria Bostian. Bostian is a local author and Fire Educator at the Charlotte Fire Department. Her book depicts the life of firefighters and offers fire safety tips.

CABARRUS COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - Cabarrus County’s latest book walk is a creative way to get outside, read and learn about fire safety. Over the next few weeks, families are invited to explore Frank Liske Park as they journey through the pages of “Firefighters’ Busy Day” by Concord native and Charlotte Fire Department Fire Educator Maria Bostian.

For as long as she can remember, Natalia Mejia always wanted to be an educator. Growing up, she only had two Hispanic teachers, and one of them was her mother, as she was homeschooled for a stint. It was that lack of representation that helped drive Mejia to want to make a difference in young people’s lives.

Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune. (5) updates to this series since Updated 35 min ago.

The old adage “it takes a village” is more true now than ever before. Leaders are ensuring that this sentiment is upheld. Every year, Cabarrus County stakeholders work towards achieving the true essence of community. For example, the Cabarrus NAACP Branch annually provides financial support to graduating seniors through their scholarship fund.

The Concord Duplicate Bridge face-to-face games through Concord Parks and Recreation at Hartsell Recreation Center, 60 Hartsell School Road, at noon. Cost is $5 per player. You must have a partner and provide proof of vaccination. Hot dogs at McGill Baptist Church, 5300 Poplar Tent Road, will be sold along...

CONCORD, N.C. (WBTV) - I have to admit that before last week I wasn’t very familiar with the work of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cabarrus County. That was truly my loss. While attending the annual fundraiser known as “The Big Toast,” I was able to find out how this organization has benefitted so many people in our community by providing mentorship to some of the most vulnerable young people.