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Indian Trail: Join us for Coffee with the Mayor This Tuesday
Join us for Coffee with the Mayor tomorrow, Tuesday, July 23, from 6-7 p.m. at the Indian Trail Town Hall. All Indian Trail residents and business owners are invited to join Mayor Cohn for coffee and conversation about life in Indian Trail and the topics important to you. Share your questions and concerns directly with Mayor Cohn in a comfortable and informal setting so we can work together for the benefit of our community.
Davidson College Celebrates Record-Breaking Fundraising, Remarkable Engagement, Extraordinary Impact
Davidson College wrapped up a tremendous fiscal year June 30, 2024, celebrating a record-breaking fundraising total of $130.8 million. The previous record was $115 million. This year’s historic total includes $19.4 million given through The Fund for Davidson and $31.8 million received for the college’s endowment. “What a...
HBCU Barbara-Scotia To Apply For Reaccreditation After Two Decades
The school lost its accreditation 20 years ago. Barber-Scotia, a Historically Black College in North Carolina, is working to regain its accreditation 20 years after losing it. The Concord-based HBCU plans to apply for re-accreditation through the Transnational Association of Christian Schools, Colleges, and Universities, HBCU Gameday reports. According to...
Back to School Bash at Frank Liske Park Aug 10, with free snow cones, waterslide, much more…
Cabarrus County Active Living and Parks is hosting a free Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 10, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Frank Liske Park, 4001 Stough Road, Concord, North Carolina. To register for the event, you’ll need an account with the parks department. Go to...
Cabarrus County Invites Residents to 'Gov 101: Voting 2024' Session in Concord for Election Insight
As we edge nearer to the 2024 General Election, residents of Cabarrus County are being offered a chance to delve into the mechanics of voting with an event aimed at bolstering civic understanding and participation. Named Gov 101: Voting 2024, the educational session is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 8, between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. at the Cabarrus County Board of Elections, located at 369 Church St N, Concord. Interested parties should take note, as registration is essential due to space constraints.
Cornhole World Championships Coming To Rock Hill Next Week
The nationally-televised event will be held at the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center, featuring individual, team, and pro-level players competing for thousands in prize money. The World Championship, the ACL’s largest cornhole event of the year, offers over $700,000 in payouts across more than 40 events. Over 1,100 players...
Up ‘n Adam: Military Makeover with Montel
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Adam Wurtzel went to Mooresville to meet the Hosts, and a military family being highlighted on the Lifetime TV series “Military Makeover with Montel.”. “Up ‘n Adam” spoke to Montel Williams and Art Edmonds about what it’s like hosting such a feel good show that...
Officers become counselors at annual Cop Camp
It’s not every day that a 10-year-old learns how to lift a fingerprint or conduct a traffic stop, but kids attending Shelby Police Department’s Cop Camp would be the exception. For two weeks each summer, officers with the department spend time with local youth to show various operations...
Here are Gastonia, Shelby high school football's most dominant programs the past 20 years
No matter one’s view, there’s no getting around the fact that high school football in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties is a big deal. With the exception of an abbreviated spring 2021 campaign, a team from the tri-county area has advanced to the NCHSAA regional final round each year since 2001. By and large, however, a familiar group of perennial winners have separated themselves from others locally, and in some cases their peers statewide. ...
2.2 Magnitude Earthquake Just Struck Boone
A magnitude 2.2 earthquakes struck just north of Charlotte yesterday morning near the city of Boone. According to the USGS, the first quake struck at 4:25 am this morning with a magnitude of 2.2 and a depth of 6.9 km. Last month, a 2.2 magnitude earthquake just struck the...
Live Hub: Florida State at ACC Kickoff
CHARLOTTE -- Florida State's day under the lights at the 2024 installment of the Atlantic Coast Conference Kickoff event will be on Monday, July 22nd at the Hilton Uptown Charlotte in Charlotte, N.C. The Seminoles are represented at the event by head coach Mike Norvell, as well as a trio of veteran players developed within the program - offensive tackle Darius Washington, defensive end Patrick Payton, and defensive tackle Joshua Farmer.
Three Questions For Mario Cristobal Before ACC Kickoff
Another year for Mario Cristobal as the leader of the Miami Hurricanes. This year the expectations are higher than ever, yet there are still questions that need to be asked for the coach entering his third season.
Sold on a Promise, Part 1: How cities across NC set aside $12M for housing the homeless and got nothing
“Sold on a Promise” is a special two-part investigative series jointly produced by BPR News, WFDD and CityView that explores the failed attempts of public-private partnerships to provide more than 500 units for homeless people in North Carolina. A “special sauce.” A “rare opportunity.” An endorsement from “very important...
Charlotte Rocked by Back-to-Back Shootings, Police Investigating Consecutive Night Incidents with Victims in Serious Condition
A stark sequence of gun violence has unfolded in Charlotte over two consecutive nights, leaving multiple individuals grappling with the aftermath of unexpected aggression. The first of these incidents occurred on Friday night, just after 8 p.m., along Katelyn Drive in the northern sector of the city. According to WSOC-TV, MEDIC reported that one person was seriously injured and subsequently taken to Atrium Main, facing life-threatening injuries as a result of the shooting.
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