Good morning. Here's what happened in the last 24 hours across Cabarrus County.

Fire, police and traffic:

  • Structure fire reported on Enterprise Dr (Concord). cleared
  • Crash reported on Bethel Church Rd (Midland). Crews are on scene.
  • Crash reported on Bruton Smith Blvd (Concord)
  • Crash reported on Cabarrus Ave (Concord). cleared
  • 930 dispatch calls heard on our radio yesterday, including 217 police calls, 17 crashes, 4 fire calls, 3 hazmat calls.

In the news:

  • Recall. Wise Wife ground cinnamon for possible elevated levels of lead contamination (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
  • Cabarrus County school board holds work session Monday night (Cabarrus County Schools)
  • Concord plants 577 trees at city sites this year, marks fall Arbor Day (City of Concord)
  • Clarke Promoted to Kannapolis Deputy Police Chief (City of Kannapolis)
  • This weekend in Cabarrus. 9 things to do (Oct 30) (City and downtown event calendars)
  • Locust says recycling dates on November utility bills are wrong (City of Locust)

Things to do today:

  • Time TBA. World Short Track Championship, Charlotte Motor Speedway
  • 4:00 PM: Trick or Treat on Main Street, Harrisburg Park
  • 6:00 PM: All Hallow’s Eve Book Bash 2026, Editions Coffee Shop & Bookstore
  • 8:00 PM: La Maison des Horreurs: An Evening at the Grand Guignol, Old Courthouse Theatre: The Wilson Family Black Box

Overnight: Mostly Clear, low 50°. Friday: Sunny, high 80°. (National Weather Service)