A masculine oasis

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Spurred by his own experience, business man opens salon geared towards pampering men By Jonathan E. [email protected] his well-groomed hair and clean-shaven appearance, there’s nothing “pretty” about Shane Parsnow. He is, by all accounts, a man’s man. The 37-year-old is a native of Oswego, N.Y., but moved to the Charlotte area to follow his passion […]


Season of the symphony

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By Jonathan E. [email protected] are any number of ways to celebrate the spirit of the holiday season — food, family and long-standing traditions to name a few. Music is another popular way, and the North Carolina Symphony will share good tidings through a Holiday Pops concert Friday at the Kannapolis Performing Arts Center. “It’s a […]


Development for Parks & Recreation

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Board discusses park names, moves ahead with plans for Old Post Office b>By Christie [email protected] The Harrisburg Parks & Recreation Board met on Monday and among the topics for discussion was a name for the park on Joe Sims Parkway and the continued development of the Old Post Office. There were two applications for possible […]


A job well done

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J.N. Fries Middle School raises money for CVAN, helps families in need By Christie [email protected] Every year, J.N. Fries Middle School selects a charitable organization to raise funds for. This year, during the planning stages, it seemed that just about everyone had the same idea — the Cabarrus Victims Assistance Network. Students and faculty collected […]


O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree

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Town of Harrisburg to host annual Christmas tree lighting By Christie [email protected] Music, Santa and a 30-foot tree can mean only one thing — the Christmas season is here. Sparkling lights, hot chocolate and quality time with family is on the agenda for the Town of Harrisburg. On Friday, residents old and young are invited […]


Decision brings relief

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At last, officials, business owners and residents can breathe a little easier knowing Lowe’s Motor Speedway will remain a part of the community and our economy Officials, business owners and many area residents breathed a big sigh of relief after Bruton Smith, CEO of Speedway Motorsports and owner of Lowe’s Motor Speedway announced Monday his […]


Smith: Speedway here to stay

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After nearly two months of waiting, officials and businesses finally got word from Lowe’s Motor Speedway owner Bruton Smith that he will keep the track in Concord, and has plans for significant improvements By Eric C. [email protected] — Using $80 million from local and state governments and $200 million of his own money, Lowe’s Motor […]


Speedway to stay

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Lowe’s Motor Speedway officials gave Concord and Cabarrus County officials plenty to be thankful for on the eve of Thanksgiving, announcing plans to keep the NASCAR track in Concord. By Eric C. [email protected] – Lowe’s Motor Speedway officials confirmed late Wednesday that Speedway Motorsports CEO Bruton Smith had agreed in principle to keep the track […]


Season for shopping

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Hibernian Hall spreads Christmas spirit with Holiday Bazaar By Christie [email protected] Hall finds itself at the heart of Christmas happenings in Harrisburg, and this year, they’re getting in on the spirit of the season. On Friday, Nov. 30, from 4 to 8 p.m., Hibernian Hall will be home to Christmas spirit, gifts and decorations. The […]


Running for a reason

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Harrisburg residents help make wishes come true at Turkey Trot By Christie [email protected]“For those who are running, run like you’ve never run; for those who are walking, walk like you’ve never walked. Have a blast,” Kitsie Goers told participants in the Bradford Park Turkey Trot. Residents crowded into the streets of Bradford Park on Saturday.  […]