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Catawba River Basin Group Files Suit Against IBT
Thursday, March 29, 2007 (964 reads)

Concord - As expected, a group from both the NC and SC areas of the Catawba river Basin have filed suit against the Interbasin Water Transfer (IBT) which was approved early this year, to give Concord and Kannapolis a maximum of 10 million gallons per day from the river. The two cities say they have followed the law and, after six years of going through the process of approval, have no intention of laying down now.

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Concord Roundabout Update
Thursday, March 29, 2007 (969 reads)

Concord - City of Concord officials say the Cabarrus Avenue Roundabout Project is in the final stages. Milling, paving and construction of medians are the next steps in the project. Motorists will experience changes in traffic flow and delays along Cabarrus Avenue from the intersection of Warren C. Coleman Blvd. to the roundabout at Old Charlotte Road.

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Concord Police Looking for Leads in Homicide Case
Tuesday, March 27, 2007 (951 reads)

Concord - Concord Police officers continue to investigate the death of Mr. Lee Monticello Bruner, 59, of 239 Lincoln St.

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Murder Suspect Arrested in SC
Monday, March 26, 2007 (955 reads)

wiles[1].BMP CONCORD – The York County Sheriff’s Department has arrested Mindy Lea Wiles in South Carolina. Concord Police have been searching for Wiles, 26, of 799 Crestmont Drive, Concord since early March. Police believe Wiles murdered Mark Dale Hallford, 39, of 443 Harris St. Hallford was found dead on March 8 at his residence.

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Jail Mediation Unsuccessful
Thursday, March 22, 2007 (1130 reads)

Concord – A day-long mediation between the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners and petitioners in a rezoning lawsuit related to the construction of new jail facilities was unsuccessful Wednesday. It has hoped that the mediation would bring both parties together to find common ground and resolve issues without the expense of further litigation.

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Spiders Get Recognized on House Floor
Thursday, March 22, 2007 (839 reads)

WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Robin Hayes last night commended the Concord High School basketball and football teams in a speech given on the House Floor.

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Reward Offered in Arson/Homicide Case
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 (899 reads)

wiles[1].BMP CONCORD – A reward of $1,000 is being offered for anyone who provides information leading to the apprehension of Mindy Lea Wiles. She is the primary suspect in the murder of Mark Dale Hallford, 39, of 443 Harris St. Hallford was found dead on March 8 at his residence.

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CB&L Contest Section is Here!
Monday, March 19, 2007 (297 reads)

Finally, after much preparation, the CB&L Online Contest section is up and ready for you to start winning prizes! Just fill out the survey and you'll be entered towin great prizes like Auto Details, theater tickets and VIP seats to a Carolina Speed game! Clike HERE and start winning today!

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Parade Scheduled for State Champ Spiders
Monday, March 19, 2007 (838 reads)

CONCORD – The City of Concord will host a Spider Pride Parade for the NCHSAA State 3A Champion Concord High School Basketball Team Thursday, March 29 in downtown Concord at 7 p.m.

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GW Tavern to Close March 31
Thursday, March 15, 2007 (987 reads)

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Concord - After four years, the George Washington Bookstore & Tavern, located in downtown Concord, will be closing its doors at the end of the month.

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Kannapolis Police Chief Paul Brown to Retire
Monday, March 12, 2007 (939 reads)

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Kannapolis — After 30 years of service to the Kannapolis Police Department, Police Chief Paul Brown will retire March 31. Brown, who started his career at 22 as a patrol officer, has been the Kannapolis Police Chief since 1991. Major Woody Chavis, a 24-year veteran of the department, will serve as interim chief.

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Wax Named Chief of Medical Staff at NEMC
Monday, March 12, 2007 (946 reads)

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CONCORD — Tim D. Wax, MD, has been named Chief of the Medical Staff at NorthEast Medical Center. A member of the medical staff at NEMC since 1993, Dr. Wax, a practicing Pathologist, is board certified in Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology, and Cytopathology.

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URGENT: Suspect Sought in Murder/Arson Case
Saturday, March 10, 2007 (984 reads)

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CONCORD - Concord Police Detectives have identified the primary suspect in the murder of Mark Dale Hallford, 39, of 443 Harris St. Hallford was found dead on March 8 at his residence.

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New Section in CB&L Photo Gallery!
Friday, March 09, 2007 (298 reads)

April0003 - Web.JPG There is now a new section in the CB&L Online Photo Gallery called, "Area Ribbon Cuttings". Check out the newest business additions to the Cabarrus region. Who knows...you might even see yourself!

If you had a grand opening that we weren't able to get to, feel free to submit your photos to Jhuddle@cabarrusmagazine.com. To view the gallery, click HERE.

Concord Fire Death Ruled Homicide
Friday, March 09, 2007 (1097 reads)

CONCORD – A person was found dead in a residence located at 443 Harris Street around 5:30 p.m. last night. Concord Police Detectives and Concord Firefighters have now determined that the cause of death is a homicide and the fire was the result of arson.

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NEMC Names Karim Nazer, MD, as CMO
Thursday, March 01, 2007 (1966 reads)

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CONCORD — Karim Nazer, MD will assume the role of Chief Medical Officer at NorthEast Medical Center effective April 16, 2007. An accomplished physician with 12 years of clinical experience and ten years in healthcare administration, Dr. Nazer will join NEMC from his previous role as Vice President of Strategic Management & Direction at Danbury Health Systems, Inc. in Danbury, Connecticut.

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