The efforts of the Central Cabarrus FFA club show that our community’s youth are learning more than what’s printed in textbooks, and that’s something to be proud of It never ceases to amaze me the quality of youth we have in our community. Time and time again I’m reminded of how generous and others-serving they […]
Relationships are at the heart of new park By Jonathan E. [email protected] Harrisburg Parks & Recreation director Shawn Line had hoped to open Stallings Road Park sooner, the delays might have been a blessing in disguise. The weather was idyllic as a small group gathered under the park shelter for the official grand opening celebration […]
By Jonathan E. [email protected] this year, it would have been difficult for Amy Hicks to imagine a more humbling tribute than walking into spirit week at Central Cabarrus High School on “What’s your cause?” day. “On that day, every faculty member wore pink and they had on buttons that said, ‘We love Hicks.’ It was […]
By Justin [email protected] River Elementary School is celebrating its 10th anniversary this week. “The Home of the Road Runners” opened 10 years ago in one of the fastest growing areas of the county. “We’ve had a lot of children come and go through the doors that might be in other schools now,“ said Terri Chaney, […]
By Eric C. [email protected] proposed road improvements surrounding Lowe’s Motor Speedway are now estimated to cost about $65 million and may see construction complete in 2011. The latest dollar figure is under the $96 million estimated in December, but still over the $60 million incentives committed by Concord and Cabarrus County in November 2007. Residents […]
Olympic trials, festival coming to Charlotte By Jonathan E. [email protected] being a part of the 2008 summer Olympics in Beijing just isn’t a likely option for many, the U.S. National Whitewater Center is offering the next best thing. This weekend, world-class canoeists and kayakers will compete in Charlotte for a chance to represent their country […]