A Boy Scout, eager to lead, proves to be a wonderful example of the caring and commitment we should show to service men and women every day This column, admittedly, comes a couple of days late, but with subject matter as important as the men and women who serve our country in the armed forces, […]
Because of revaluation, flat tax would cost equivalent of 11-cent hike over previous year; most of new revenue slated for new school construction, operating costs and jail project By Eric C. [email protected] — Despite the last-minute addition of $2.6 million in revenue from the county-wide revaluation, a flat tax rate has been proposed for the […]
Project aimed at teaching leadership by showing appreciation for troops overseas By Jonathan E. [email protected] his home off Roberta Road, 16-year-old Lance Hunter has boxes of small American flags that, in the coming weeks, are destined to travel halfway around the world as a show of appreciation to military men and women serving overseas. The […]
After more than three decades in the business, NASCAR promoter calls it quits By Ben [email protected] — H.A. “Humpy” Wheeler, longtime racing promoter and general manager of Lowe’s Motor Speedway, announced last week that he would retire after Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600. He ends a 33-year career that has seen NASCAR’s prominence in American sports rise […]
By Pamela C. OutenN.C Cooperative Extension, Cabarrus County The season for graduations, weddings, family reunions, vacations, and “end of the year” parties has certainly arrived. We often choose restaurant dining to celebrate these special occasions so “no one has to cook.” Certainly it’s a treat when the whole family gets together to celebrate a special […]
By Janet MorrisonDid you know? In this fourth in a series of seven articles about the nine young men from Rocky River who blew up a shipment of the Governor’s gunpowder in 1771, we pick up the story immediately after the explosion at Phifer’s muster grounds. It is said that James White, Jr., carried a […]
Event a fundraiser for Junior Charity League of Concord The Junior Charity League of Concord is hosting the Concord Garden Tour June 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets for the event, which highlight the town’s historic district, and includes with a silent auction and raffle on the lawn at Locke Mill and continues […]