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Cabarrus of Cabarrus
The Jay M. Robinson Bulldogs and the A.L. Brown Wonders remain unbeaten as they head into Friday, Oct. 9. They remain the area’s top teams, but both face their toughest conference games yet. #1 Jay M. Robinson (3-0 SPC, 6-0 overall) pounded Concord 42-3 last week after a sloppy start. This week, the opponent is…
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Coming Up in Cabarrus
Coming Up in Cabarrus lists events that may interest you. Are you looking for something to do? There’s racing, theatre, and much more.
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Friday Five: Pink walls, renovated rooms and racing
It’s Bank of America 400 Race Week in Cabarrus County, and here are some of the things going on at Charlotte Motor Speedway , and around Cabarrus County. It’s this week’s Friday Five.
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How they rank Oct. 2
Here are the Cream of Cabarrus Rankings heading into games of Friday, Oct. 2. #1 Jay M. Robinson – The Bulldogs finally allowed a touchdown in the 55-7 blowout win at Salisbury. That’s nine total points in five wins. I would be surprised if Concord gives them much of a game. #2 A.L. Brown –…
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Friday Five: We’ve lost a friend – C. Jemal Horton
This week’s Five leads off with a bit of sad news. Our friend and former co-worker Jemal Horton passed away last weekend after a period of declining health. No. 1 A gifted writer and storyteller, Jemal shared athletes’ accomplishments for many years. I started to say “of all ages,” but one of his last columns…
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Coming up in Cabarrus
Looking for something to do? Here are some of the events coming up in Concord, Kannapolis, Harrisburg, Midland, Mount Pleasant and the surrounding area. Friday, Oct. 2 — Kannapolis Fire Truck Parade: The Kannapolis Fire Department will hold its annual Fire Truck Parade beginning at 6 p.m. The community event features fire trucks and emergency…
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Changes coming at NC 49 & Zion Church Road
CONCORD – Motorists traveling on N.C. 49 approaching Zion Church Road will soon encounter a new traffic pattern, thanks to a $1.7 million contract the N.C. Department of Transportation awarded over the summer. Contractor NJR Group Inc. of Albemarle will convert the existing intersection to a reduced conflict intersection, or RCI. The RCI simplifies traffic…
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Coming Up in Cabarrus
Friday-Sunday, Sept. 25-27 — Cabarrus Brewing Company Oktoberfest: Cabarrus Brewing Company, 329 McGill Ave. NW in Concord, will celebrate its ninth annual Oktoberfest with a weekend of German food, beer, live music and festivities. The celebration begins Friday at 4 p.m., with events continuing Saturday and Sunday. Friday hours are 4-10 p.m. and Saturday hours…
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Video, high school football scores Friday, Sept. 18
CABARRUS AREA A.L. Brown 52, Harding University 14Hickory Ridge 36, Central Cabarrus 0Jay M. Robinson 35, East Rowan 0Mount Pleasant 19, West Davidson 7Northwest Cabarrus 33, South Rowan 28Olympic 22, Cox Mill 21West Cabarrus 23, Phillip O. Berry 2West Rowan 56, Concord 0 ACROSS NORTH CAROLINA — Friday, Sept. 18 From MaxPreps EDITOR’S NOTE –…
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Our first Cream of Cabarrus rankings of 2026
The Cream of Cabarrus rankings are back. Award-winning sports journalist Jemal Horton and I created the rankings several years ago at the Independent Tribune. Jemal created the rankings, and I mostly helped with the name. A year ago, Jay M. Robinson was king. That’s where we’ll start today. Jay M. Robinson is unbeaten and has…
