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Power Outtage Affecting Parts of Harrisburg
2:40 P.M. UPDATE: Duke Energy crews are currently on-site working diligently to restore power. The initial investigation indicates a telecommunications line hanging below the minimum height requirement became entangled with a passing concrete truck, causing the downed power pole and subsequent outages. We anticipate services to be fully restored by...
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...
Trees down across the Triangle Monday morning after early morning storms
Storms have knocked down trees across the Triangle Monday morning. A tree knocked down some power lines on Brandywine Road near Trinity Road in Cary Monday morning. Morning commuters should take an alternate route while crews work to make repairs. Earlier Monday morning, a tree fell on Dunn Road off...
5 NC cities among best places in US for renters
North Carolina is one of the top states Americans are moving to and five of its cities rank among the top 20 places for renters to live in the country, according to a new analysis. In a new report conducted by the rental company RentCafe, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington,...
A father and daughter discuss the challenges she had finding her place as a Charlotte transplant
Every year, thousands of people move to the Charlotte region, and each one of them tries to find their place, their new community. It's a topic Dr. Ramu Naggapan and his daughter, Inika, know intimately. After moving here from California when Inika was in middle school, it took some time to recalibrate and discover what it means to feel "home."
17-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Black Pilot In North Carolina History
Ryan Garner, a 17-year-old North Carolina pilot, recently became the first and youngest Black pilot to receive his license at Concord’s Goose Creek Airport. He also became the youngest Black pilot in North Carolina history. At first, Garner wasn’t sure he wanted to be a pilot, but after talking with a Delta Airlines pilot, he changed his mind.
Toll Brothers to Build 358 Homes on 140 acres in North Carolina
Montgomery County-based luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers has plans to build 358 homes on 140 acres in North Carolina, writes Collin Huguley for Charlotte Business Journal. Toll Brothers, based in Fort Washington, recently acquired the land in Huntersville which is just outside Charlotte. The company bought the land for just over...
NCDMV Offices Closed Due To CrowdStrike Distruption
DMV offices in North Carolina are closed today (July 19) due to the massive CrowdStrike disruption causing global computer problems. As reported by ABC11, employees for at least some of the DMV offices were sent home for the day. DMV plans to reach out to customers to reschedule appointments as well.
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.
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