In a unique celebration of multiculturalism, a diverse group of Hickory Ridge students take on issues of discrimination, build a sense of unity at the school It is a rare opportunity these days that I get to spend half my day working on a single story. With so many things going on, I rarely get […]
By Josh [email protected] officials will seek to access reserve funds next month to help Cabarrus County’s travel industry weather the national economic downturn. Pending the approval of county commissioners, the Cabarrus County Convention & Visitors Bureau plans to spend: • about $150,000 to cover expected shortfalls in occupancy tax revenues during the next six months […]
By Jonathan E. [email protected] gymnasium is usually associated with activity that works one’s muscles. But last week, at Hickory Ridge High School, students were using the space to flex their mental muscle — rather than doing physical activities — as part of a leadership training sponsored by the school’s multicultural club. “Breaking down the walls” […]
By Janet MorrisonDid You Know?Today’s “Did You Know?” column is a continuation of the one two weeks ago about Harrisburg’s mail carriers in the age of the automobile. Readers will recall that Ira Lee Taylor started delivering the mail in the Harrisburg community in 1948. There was only one mail route then, and it was […]
From staff reportsThe coming Halloween holiday was subtly — and not so subtly — present at Concord’s annual Dog’s Day Out event on Saturday. From a dog talent contest called “Tricks for Treats” to the many dog Halloween costumes, the dogs and their owners were in the Halloween spirit. And despite some overcast weather and […]
A Q&A about one of halloween’s most popular creatures Melody Bell WilkesA Walk in the WoodsQ. What are bats?A. Bats are mammals belonging to the order Chiroptera that means “hand wing.” They are closely related to primates and humans and are not related to mice. Q. How many bats are there in the world?A. It […]
From staff reportsThe Wings of Freedom Tour will make a rare visit to the Concord Regional Airport from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3 as part of a living history display that travels nationwide. What: The tour will include the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Nine O Nine” WWII Heavy Bomber, the Consolidated B-24 Liberator “Witchcraft” WWII Heavy […]
By Felicia Dixon WardBusiness BuzzAs the economy is in recovery businesses are looking for ways to minimize cost and maximize profits. One way a business can accomplish cost minimization and profits maximization is using a business consultant. Business Consultants assists businesses in accomplishing short and long term projects. Depending on what the business needs to […]
Local and state leaders were in Kannapolis Monday to usher in a new era in our community’s history with the dedication of the North Carolina Research Campus Oct. 20, 2008, will go down as a major, life-altering moment in Kannapolis and Cabarrus County history. The date will be revered for the opening of the North […]
About 25 people showed up at Town Hall Monday for a community charette designed to get citizen input on a 100+-acre project being developed by Merrifield Partners near the intersection of Interstate 485 and Rocky River Road. By Jonathan E. [email protected] 25 people showed up at Town Hall Monday for a community charette designed to […]