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Electronics Recycling Day Scheduled
Tuesday, January 30, 2007 (515 reads)

Kannapolis - A free event to encourage people to recylce their old electronics equipment has been scheduled for February 24 at the Wal-Mart in Kannapolis, from 10am - 3pm.

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Local Product Signs With Speed
Tuesday, January 30, 2007 (437 reads)

Jan 29 press release.bmpConcord - The Carolina Speed of the American Indoor Football Association (AIFA) have announced the signing of local product Fred Staton , rated as the # 33 RB prospect on some boards prior to the 2005 NFL Draft . Staton, a 6-0/249lb. running back was signed as a free agent and participated in the Pittsburgh Steelers mini-camp and their off season workouts. In February, 2006 he was allocated by the Steelers to the Berlin Thunder in NFL Europe. Like the original Bus, the recently-retired Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis, Staton is a powerful, tough runner who is a load for defenders to bring down. "This is the type of player that will excite the fans and can lead us to a championship," said Co-owner/GM, John Morris.

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HISTORIC CABARRUS COURTHOUSE THEATRE NAMED
Friday, January 26, 2007 (499 reads)

sue and roy davis.bmpCONCORD - Long-time Concord civic and business leaders Roy and Sue Davis have given the Cabarrus Arts Council $100,000 to name the new performing arts theatre in the Historic Cabarrus Courthouse.

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Senior Center Events For Feb.
Thursday, January 25, 2007 (448 reads)

CABARRUS COUNTY - The Cabarrus County Senior Center is offering three events geared toward the young at heart.  They will be designed to be an opportunity for older adults to showcase their talents, enjoy some local entertainment and to meet new friends.

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Bank Robbery Suspect Sought
Wednesday, January 24, 2007 (486 reads)

Northlite Robbery nc.BMPConcord - The Bank Of America reported a robbery the morning of January 24 at 9:10 a.m. This branch is located at 2271 Spider Drive in the Northlite Shopping Center near Dale Earnhardt Boulevard.

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Carolina Speed Opening Game February 12
Tuesday, January 23, 2007 (451 reads)

untitled.bmpConcord - Carolina Speed, the new AIFA indoor football team based at the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center opens against the Tallahassee Titans on Monday, February 12th with a kick-off at 7:05 PM

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Local Artist’s Work Chosen for New Embassy Suites
Tuesday, January 23, 2007 (443 reads)

CONCORD – A local artist has created original pen and ink renderings of the Concord Convention Center and Embassy Suites Resort and Spa.



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Hayes Introduces Legislation To Honor Parsons
Thursday, January 18, 2007 (377 reads)

Parsons.bmpWASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Robin Hayes (NC-8) introduced a resolution to recognize, honor, and express condolences to NASCAR legend Benny Parsons and his family.  Parsons was born in Wilkes County, North Carolina on July 12, 1941, and resided in the towns of Ellerbe (Richmond County) and Concord (Cabarrus County), North Carolina in the Eighth Congressional District.  Parsons had an extraordinary career as a NASCAR driver, winning 21 races, including the 1975 Daytona 500.  Parsons was the first NASCAR driver to make a qualification over 200 mph and was subsequently named one of the 50 Greatest Drivers in NASCAR History.

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Ryan Story Joins Bank of Stanly As New VP
Wednesday, January 17, 2007 (420 reads)

Ryan Story.jpgAlbemarle- - Bill Lawhon, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Stanly, is pleased to announce that Ryan Story has joined Bank of Stanly as Vice President and Relationship Manager, working in the Oakboro and western Stanly County market. 

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Harrisburg native’s exhibit to go on display at Pfeiffer University
Tuesday, January 16, 2007 (533 reads)

Woman in Bloom.JPGMISENHEIMER – Lisa Stafford, a Harrisburg native, will give people a glimpse into her life and allow them to view the world through her eyes when her paintings and photography are displayed at Pfeiffer University later this month.

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CTC Fiberoptic Deployment Underway
Tuesday, January 16, 2007 (424 reads)

CONCORD – CT Communications, Inc. announces the deployment of fiber-optic facilities that will be made available to more than 11,000 homes in the city of Concord.  This initiative is part of the company’s plan to deliver high-level bandwidth to customers for the widest possible range of services.

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Kannapolis receives Excellence Award in Economic Development
Tuesday, January 16, 2007 (386 reads)

Kannapolis — The City of Kannapolis has been recognized by the Centralina Council of Governments with an Excellence Award in Economic Development. The award, given at Centralina’s annual meeting last week in Mooresville, recognizes the city for the work it’s done preparing for the NC Research Campus.

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IBT Approved for Cabarrus, But With Limits
Thursday, January 11, 2007 (435 reads)

Last night, the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR) approved the request by Concord and Kannapolis for an Interbasin Transfer from the Yadkin River Basin.  But offials today acknowledge that the victory is a limited one.

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Inmates Apprehended in Concord
Thursday, January 11, 2007 (442 reads)

CONCORD:  Concord Police Officers have apprehended three escaped prisoners from Burke County at approximately 6 a.m. this morning.

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Cabarrus County Fair Wins 4 Awards in International Competition
Wednesday, January 10, 2007 (429 reads)

The 2006 Cabarrus County Fair won four awards at the 116th Annual International Association of Fairs and Expositions Convention in Las Vegas, Nev. The Cabarrus County Fair competed in Division I for fairs with less than 100,000 in attendance.

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Concord Embassy Suites and convention Center Now Open
Wednesday, January 10, 2007 (455 reads)

The Embassy Suites Resort and convention Center is now open.  CB&L has the full Story!

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F&M BANK PROMOTES KAY YATES TO VICE PRESIDENT
Wednesday, January 10, 2007 (448 reads)

Kay Yates.jpgF&M Bank has announced the promotion of Kay J. Yates to Vice President.  Kay has over 34 years of experience with F&M in all aspects of retail banking and has most recently served as Branch Manager of the Avalon Drive Branch in Salisbury.

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The Arts Expericence Now Holding Auditions For Singers, 6 to 19
Monday, January 08, 2007 (457 reads)

January 9 by appointment at TAE administrative offices located at 11 Union Street, Ste. 106 in downtown Concord.

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Concord Spider Boys Basketball to take on number 1 team in the nation
Friday, January 05, 2007 (485 reads)

Concord  – For the first time in more than a decade, Oak Hill Academy boys’ basketball team, the number 1 team in the nation, is heading to Concord, NC to square off against the Concord Spiders.  The game will be held on Wednesday, January 24th at 7:00 PM at the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center.  The JV teams will play at 5:30 the same day.



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Cabarrus Family Medicine Brings Urgent Care to Poplar Tent Area
Thursday, January 04, 2007 (452 reads)

Winter is a busy time of year for the healthcare industry, and to coincide with the onslaught of cold-weather illnesses, Cabarrus Family Medicine (CFM) will open The Urgent Care at Poplar Tent by January 15.



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Chamber Hires VP of Membership & Marketing
Wednesday, January 03, 2007 (398 reads)

Horton.bmpElizabeth A. Horton, Vice President of Total Resource Campaign and Special Programs for the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce (Columbia, South Carolina), has accepted the position of Vice President of Membership and Marketing for the Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce, and will assume her duties February 5, 2007.

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