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Simple Christmas was 'good enough'
Posted at 3:56pm on Jan. 3, 2012
"We grow too soon old and too late smart." - Dutch Proverb
Pawnshops thrive in weak economy
Posted at 9:59am on Dec. 13, 2011
I wasn't at Ken Clanton's Peddlers Pawn Emporium for long before he pulled out a Civil War bayonet and issued a challenge to me.
Hometown spirit is hallmark of parade
Posted at 2:37pm on Dec. 5, 2011
I heard a story the other day about a resident of Mount Pleasant who lost his keys at a local service station.
Habitat awards first memorial scholarship
Posted at 2:14pm on Dec. 5, 2011
Family, friends and co-workers said the late Dana Conner Richardson was deeply committed to the principles of Habitat for Humanity and the elimination of poverty in Cabarrus County.
Nonprofits team with 'biker-friendly' bar
Posted at 2:13pm on Dec. 5, 2011
Concord's SBB Smokehouse last month kicked off a series of events that will benefit some well-known charities.
Odell tree lot cuts prices because of recession
Posted at 4:36pm on Dec. 1, 2011
Now that December is here, Christmas trees are for sale throughout the area.
100-voice Concord choir to sing 'Messiah'
Posted at 10:31am on Dec. 7, 2011
More than 100 voices will perform selections from Handel's "Messiah" twice this weekend, making it one of the largest community choral gatherings ever in Cabarrus County.
Rotary food drive helps stock charity shelves
Posted at 2:32pm on Dec. 5, 2011
The Concord Rotary Club is adding new collection barrels and collection sites at more grocery stores for its annual "Can-a-Thon" one-day food drive Saturday.
Music prof Campbell relishes the joy of sax
Posted at 9:55am on Nov. 29, 2011
An old, scratched-up saxophone rests on a stand in the corner of Will Campbell's office. If it could speak words, the old relic would have plenty to say from just the relatively short time Campbell has owned it.
