CABARRUS COUNTY, N.C. — Good morning. Here's what happened in the last 24 hours across Cabarrus County.

Fire, police and traffic:

  • Structure fire reported on Young Ave SW (Concord)
  • Crash reported on Poplar Tent Rd in Concord (Concord)
  • Crash reported on I-85 South near Lane Street (Cabarrus County)
  • Crash reported near Lippard Ln in Concord (Concord)
  • Crash reported on NC-49 (Cabarrus County)
  • Crash blocks 2 of 4 lanes on I-85 (Cabarrus County). cleared
  • Crash on I-85 (Cabarrus County). cleared
  • Crash blocks 2 of 4 lanes on Ramp from NC-73 W to I-85 S between NC-73 W and I-85 S at I-85 S (Cabarrus County): cleared
  • Unofficial election results. Cabarrus County, Nov 3, 2026: 38 of 38 precincts reporting (unofficial). Full results on our site.
  • 954 dispatch calls heard on our radio yesterday, including 223 police calls, 16 crashes, 3 fire calls, 2 weather calls.

In the news:

  • Cabarrus voters reject $60M Rowan-Cabarrus bond; college to seek other options (Rowan-Cabarrus Community College)
  • City of Concord announces grand marshal and special guest for 98th Concord Christmas Parade (City of Concord)
  • Top 10 home sales recorded in Cabarrus this week (Cabarrus County property records)
  • Things to do in Cabarrus today (Friday, Nov 6). Dave Smith Motors World of Outlaws World Finals and 3 more (Cabarrus County visitors bureau calendar)
  • Unofficial election results. Cabarrus County, Nov 3, 2026 (NC State Board of Elections)

Things to do today:

  • Time TBA. Dave Smith Motors World of Outlaws World Finals, Charlotte Motor Speedway
  • 8:00 PM: The Swanee Theatre Presents: Late Night Special, The Swanee Theatre

Today: Sunny, high 65°. Tonight: Partly Cloudy, low 37°. (National Weather Service)