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Cabarrus County to send out new tax values
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:30:39 -0800

Cabarrus County is expected to begin mailing out new property tax values later this month.

Bomb squads train in Cabarrus County
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:17:08 -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.

Jay White announces candidacy for District 82 seat
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:55:26 -0800

Cabarrus County commissioner Jay White announced his candidacy Monday for the North Carolina House District 82 seat.

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.

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.

County will use empty beds for inmates with longer sentences
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:29:12 -0800

Empty beds at the Cabarrus County jail will be used for convicted criminals who, in the past, would have gone to state prisons.

College Board honors county system for AP students
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:38:15 -0800

Davidson County Schools was recognized as one of the five systems in North Carolina that was named to the Second Annual District Honor Roll.

Virtual charter school up for vote in Cabarrus County
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:50:48 -0800

North Carolina’s first virtual charter schools could start up in Cabarrus County if board of education officials approve the request Monday night. According to the request, certified teachers would work from home and students’ work would be supervised by their parents. Some Cabarrus County board members have expressed concerns. They said the school system’s reputation could be ruined in the ...

Regional Principals of Year announced
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:49:41 -0800

Principals from Cabarrus, Rowan and Rutherford counties have advanced to the final round of competition for the Wells Fargo Principal of the Year award in North Carolina.

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.