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  • Video, scores from Week 3 of Cabarrus County football

    The Mount Pleasant Tigers beat Central Cabarrus 3-0 and th Concord Spiders shutout North Gaston 42-0 in the Radio Free Cabarrus spotlight games on Friday, Sept. 4. The full video of the games are available on the NFHS Network How it happened Mt. Pleasant forced three interceptions and kicked a 28-yard field goal in the…

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  • Sept. 4 football broadcasts

    Sept. 4 football broadcasts

    Radio Free Cabarrus-485 Sports is broadcasting two games on the NFHS Network on Friday, Sept. 4. The games will be live and also available on demand afterwards. North Gaston at Concord The Concord Spiders host the North Gaston Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. Both teams are looking for their first win of the season. John Voncannon…

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  • Friday Five – it’s back

    Friday Five – it’s back

    There is a new era of the Friday Five. As many of you know, I lost my job with the Independent Tribune. I am taking the Friday Five with me. This week, the Friday Five will appear in two places. Chris Miller’s The Cabarrus Compass (on Substack) and this website, RadioFreeCabarrus.com Chris does a great…

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  • Charlotte 49ers Begin 2026 Season Against The Citadel

    Charlotte 49ers Begin 2026 Season Against The Citadel

    CHARLOTTE – Charlotte Football begins its 2026 season this Saturday (Sept. 5) against The Citadel at Jerry Richardson Stadium. The 2026 season gets underway at 3:30 p.m. and can be seen on ESPN+. Charlotte’s internet radio crew of Matt Swierad, Al Wallace, and Bobby Rosinski will have the call on Charlotte49ers.com. GAME DAY DETAILS Charlotte (0-0) vs. The…

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  • Looking for something to do?

    Looking for something to do?

    This is a listing of community events around the area. Do you have an event you would like to include? Email plemmons.mark@plemmons-markgmail-com Friday, Nov. 13 Kannapolis Tree Lighting Ceremony6:30 p.m. | Village Park, 700 W. C St., Kannapolis Kannapolis kicks off the Christmas season with its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. The evening will feature live…

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  • Kannapolis announces 2026 Christmas events, Celebration of Lights

    Kannapolis announces 2026 Christmas events, Celebration of Lights

    KANNAPOLIS — The holiday season will get underway in Kannapolis on Nov. 13 with the city’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, beginning nearly seven weeks of Christmas activities that will include the Celebration of Lights, Winterland Express, Christmas Parade and performances at the Swanee Theatre. The Tree Lighting Ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov.…

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  • Kannapolis Police Department Announces Four Promotions

    Kannapolis Police Department Announces Four Promotions

    KANNAPOLIS – Kannapolis Police Chief Terry Spry has announced several leadership promotions in the police department. John Cramer has been promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the Patrol Division, Jamie Hyatt has been promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the Community Services Unit, Both Alex Quigley and Ramsey Nimer have both been promoted…

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  • Concord reopens Academy-Gibson fields as parks bond projects progess

    Concord reopens Academy-Gibson fields as parks bond projects progess

    CONCORD — A piece of Concord’s sports history is ready for a new generation. The City of Concord officially reopened the Academy-Gibson athletic fields with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the newly renovated Webb Field, marking the latest completed project funded through the city’s voter-approved Parks and Recreation Bond. Renovations at the Academy-Gibson complex include artificial…

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  • Clock centerpiece of Historic Cabarrus’ Visitors Center in historic courthouse

    Clock centerpiece of Historic Cabarrus’ Visitors Center in historic courthouse

    CONCORD — Historic Cabarrus Association marked a milestone Saturday with the soft launch of its new Historic Visitors Center inside the historic Cabarrus County Courthouse in downtown Concord. Nearly 70 community members attended the Aug. 29 event, getting an early look at a space designed to introduce residents and visitors to Cabarrus County’s history. “Today…

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