Live local news for Concord, Kannapolis, Harrisburg & all of Cabarrus County, N.C.
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Restaurant gradesCabarrus County
6 places in Cabarrus County had their first health inspection on record this week. A first inspection usually means a new restaurant or new owners. •…
Morning roundupCabarrus County
Good morning. Here's what happened in the last 24 hours across Cabarrus County. Fire, police and traffic: • Working fire reported on Waycross Drive…
FireCabarrus CountyNo recent updates
A working fire is reported on the 100 block of Waycross Drive in Cabarrus County. Crews are responding. Avoid the area. Unconfirmed scanner traffic.
FireKannapolisNo recent updates
Crews are responding to a reported structure fire on the 1500 block of Lane St in Kannapolis. Avoid the area. Unconfirmed scanner traffic.
CrashConcordNo recent updates
Crews are responding to a reported crash on Pitts School Rd SW at Kim St in Concord. Expect delays. Unconfirmed scanner traffic.
Being builtCabarrus County
Eight new commercial building permits were filed in Cabarrus County this week, including a Building Commercial New: New Cabarrus County High School…
Local newsCabarrus County
Cabarrus County Schools has started a communication group for families whose children will begin kindergarten in the fall of 2027. The group is…
CrashCabarrus CountyCleared
All lanes reopened. NCDOT says: The center lane is closed on I-85 South past Exit 60 in Cabarrus County because of a crash. Expect delays.
FireKannapolisNo recent updates
Crews are responding to a reported structure fire on the 600 block of Atlantic Ct in Kannapolis. Avoid the area. Unconfirmed scanner traffic.
CrashKannapolisNo recent updates
Units are responding to a reported crash on the 2900 block of Dale Earnhardt Blvd in Kannapolis. Expect delays. Unconfirmed scanner traffic.
FireMidlandNo recent updates
Crews are responding to a possible structure fire reported on Flowes Store Rd in Midland. Avoid the area. Unconfirmed scanner traffic.
FireCabarrus CountyNo recent updates
Crews are responding to a reported structure fire on Wesley Dr in Cabarrus County. Avoid the area. Unconfirmed scanner traffic.
CrashKannapolisNo recent updates
A serious crash is reported on South Main Street in Kannapolis. Crews are on scene. Expect delays in the area. Unconfirmed scanner traffic.
Local newsCabarrus County
Lidl US is recalling Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sauce & Cookie Pieces because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes,…
CrashCabarrus CountyCleared
All lanes reopened. NCDOT says: The left lane is closed on I-85 South past Exit 52 in Cabarrus County because of a crash. Expect delays.
Local newsLocust
The City of Locust has canceled its Movie Night scheduled for tonight, Oct. 17, citing wet ground conditions and cold temperatures. City officials…
Road closureCabarrus CountyCleared
All lanes reopened. NCDOT says: The left shoulder is closed on I-85 North past Exit 54 in Cabarrus County because of disabled vehicle. Expect delays.
EventsCabarrus County
Here's what's happening around Cabarrus County today. • 10:00 AM: Local Author Book Signing, Editions Coffee Shop & Bookstore (Kannapolis) • 12:00…
ElectionLocust
The City of Locust has posted a notice titled "2026 Election Information" and lists City Hall as the contact for residents with questions. The…
Local newsConcord
The City of Concord’s annual loose leaf collection season begins Monday, October 26. During loose leaf collection season, on their assigned week…
Home salesCabarrus County
The biggest home sale recorded with Cabarrus County this week was $950,000 on Hidden Forest Ln in Cabarrus County. Here are the week's 10 biggest, by…