Legislators Discuss Priorities for Upcoming Year

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By Jonathan E. [email protected] the spirit of working together during tough economic times, more than 100 people gathered at the old Cabarrus Bank & Trust building in downtown Kannapolis Monday to hear from local and state legislators their priorities for the upcoming year. While the topics at the Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative Breakfast […]


Easter event pairs children with 35,000 treat-filled eggs

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By Jessica [email protected] of the children who came to the Rocky River Community Church Easter Egg Hunt did not have a hard time finding the colorful eggs on Saturday. They had a problem fitting all the ones they collected in their baskets or bags. The church had 35,000 brightly colored, plastic eggs lying on a […]


School board considers cost efficient busing options

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By Jessica [email protected] Cabarrus County Board of Education reviewed a three-tier busing plan Monday night that, if approved, could save more than $500,000 in capital outlay but would change school opening and closing times for the 2009-10 school year. Jim Amendum, the associate superintendent for the school system, said the plan originates from a priority […]


Fundraiser highlights arts community’s local impact

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By Jonathan E. [email protected] Kirkpatrick is a living example of the impact exposure to the arts can have in the life of a child. In 2005, then a 14-year-old teenager, Kirkpatrick lived without much guidance, her life headed down a bad path. After being taken under her aunt’s wing, Kirkpatrick was steered toward Multicultural, a […]


Citizens offer thoughts on greenway projects

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By Karen Cimino [email protected] chose from three plans for the proposed Rocky River Greenway during a public workshop Thursday evening. The options include a user-friendly plan that focuses on giving greenway users access to popular destinations including Concord Mills, area hotels, restaurants and retail shops. The celebration of the river concept keeps all trails close […]


Life as mom

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Andrea ScolaLife as MomHello. My name is Andrea, and I’m a mom. But before I get into my life as a mom, let me give you some background information. I’m one of those transplants that North Carolina has become quite familiar with — Long Island, N.Y. to be exact. My family and I moved to […]


Intimidators Photo Booth

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We set up a camera and a couple of lights in the dug out during the Kannapolis Intimidators’ media day and handed over a remote to the players for them to take their own “photo booth” style pictures while they waited. Not all players on the team took advantage of the option, but those that […]