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Fayetteville-born brand at risk, jobs in jeopardy due to parent company's bankruptcy
Fayetteville-founded Soffe faces potential layoffs — more than 150 — as its Georgia-based parent company, known for its popular brands, filed for bankruptcy June 30, putting 224 jobs in North Carolina at risk. Delta Apparel, the parent company of Salt Life, DTG2Go and Fayetteville-based activewear company Soffe Apparel,...
Johnny Roger’s BBQ & Burgers’ secret to success
CONCORD, N.C. (QC Life) - One restaurant in Cabarrus County is bringing well-received barbecue flavors to the table. Johnny Roger’s BBQ & Burgers is a family-owned business that offers barbecue foods, burgers, hot dogs, and more. Their most popular burger, the G.O.A.T, was voted the best burger in Cabarrus County. It consists of a half pound of certified Angus beef, candied bacon, creamy goat cheese, hand-breaded onion frizzles, lettuce, tomato, and their house-made Smokehouse Aioli.
From victim to advocate: Concord resident shares her trafficking story to help others
Haley Price thought she was in a committed and loving relationship when she met a man shortly after coming back to Cabarrus County from Appalachian State around 2009. The man, whom she said was an Army veteran, gradually gained her trust to where Price, who struggled with low self-esteem throughout her life, felt like she was in control — even when she was being coerced into having sex with various men.
Cabarrus EMS hosting ‘Battle of the Badges’ Blood Drive
CONCORD - Cabarrus County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is hosting the inaugural Cabarrus Red Cross Battle of the Badges Blood Drive. The drive is open to the public, and donors can choose which “badge” they want to honor with their donation. Bragging rights are on the line among a variety of local public safety organizations.
Missing Cabarrus County teen may be in Gastonia, police say
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Cabarrus County deputies are asking for the public's help locating a missing 14-year-old who was last seen in Charlotte earlier this week. William Jeremie Johnson was seen at a Bank of America in Charlotte on Tuesday, July 2. Investigators said they believe Johnson may be in the Gastonia area with people they haven't identified.
Scholarships awarded to Cabarrus and Stanly County graduates
Three $1,000 scholarships have been awarded to local 2024 graduating seniors by The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary (SAWA) of Cabarrus and Stanly Counties. SAWA said in a press release that it believes strongly in the value of education as a path to self-sufficiency and to becoming a positively contributing member of society.
Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for July 5
Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.
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