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Bomb squads train in Cabarrus County
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:24:33 -0800
Bomb squads from across North Carolina are getting a refresher course in Cabarrus County this week. The technicians gathered in a Midland field for training. The FBI brought together eight of North Carolina's 15 bomb squads, from Wilkes to Mecklenburg to Gaston Counties.
Concord, Kannapolis mayors honored
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:46:17 -0800
Not one, but two local mayors received one of North Carolina’s highest civilian honors Friday.
Virtual Charter Academy gains initial approval
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:42:36 -0800
The Cabarrus County Board of Education granted preliminary approval to the application submitted by North Carolina Virtual Charter Academy in a 5-2 vote at its business meeting on Monday.
Virtual charter school up for vote in Cabarrus County
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:21:57 -0800
North Carolinas first virtual charter schools could start up in Cabarrus County if board of education officials approve the request Monday night.
Cabarrus school board discusses reservations about virtual charter school
Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:49:47 -0800
Members of Cabarrus County Board of Education expressed concerns during their work session on Monday regarding an application submitted by North Carolina Virtual Charter Academy.
Kannapolis mayor gets Order of the Long Leaf Pine
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:01:46 -0800
KANNAPOLIS — Mayor Bob Misenheimer has received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, one of North Carolina’s highest honors. Misenheimer received the recognition at the Cabarrus County Chamber of Commerce annual meeting Friday in a v ...
Cabarrus cities look to Albemarle for future water needs
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:52:13 -0800
Albemarle could sell Concord and Kannapolis up to 5 million gallons of water per day as soon as 2013, according to a $21 million plan to construct an 84,000-foot water line to the Stanly County city, which has water intakes on the Yadkin River. Concord Mayor Scott Padgett and Kannapolis Mayor Bob Misenheimer called a meeting Wednesday between all three city councils — a historic event and the ...
Harrisburg teen named Special Olympics North Carolina Athlete of Year
Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:23:59 -0800
Todd Bass, 19, of Harrisburg, started competing with Special Olympics Cabarrus County because of his parents. Over the years, he has been called by the group an enthusiastic athlete who has great sportsmanship, and for that, he credits his parents, too.
Iredell schools still divided in realignment desires
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:18:47 -0800
When North Carolina’s high school athletic conferences are realigned for the 2013-14 school year, will Iredell County’s six high schools be grouped together?
National titles have Gamecocks reloading with sought-after talent
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:21:17 -0800
COLUMBIA - After consecutive national championships, the South Carolina baseball program has reached the level where the Gamecocks reload rather than rebuild.