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Friday Five: Sheetz on one corner, but Dash-In won’t be across the street
A long time ago, I learned that journalism is, in large part, finding out, “Hey, what are they doing over there?” That’s exactly what we have today. No. 1 Here’s an update on convenience store news at the intersection of George Liles Parkway and Weddington Road. I was confused about where the Sheetz was going.…
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Friday Five – Don’t let the world stop turning
Twenty-five years ago, much like Dec. 7, 1941, Sept. 11, 2001 plunged the U.S. into a war, a war we are still fighting today. We don’t have the clearly defined enemies of World War II. Sometimes it seems we are fighting ourselves. We fight the war every time we travel to see loved ones or…
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Concord giving $3 million to CCM’s Tucker Rebuilders Campus
CONCORD — The City of Concord will contribute $3 million toward Cooperative Christian Ministry’s planned Tucker Rebuilders Campus at Brown Mill Commons, which is expected to include 96 family apartments along with support and workforce-development services. Concord City Council unanimously approved the funding for the campus, planned for the historic Brown Mill property on Cabarrus…
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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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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 – 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 — 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
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…
