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News from October 2022

COUNTY OF CABARRUS: Celebrating the preservation of the Cabarrus story

By Press release submission | Oct 13, 2022

Judge Clarence Horton is a longtime champion for the preservation of local history.

COUNTY OF CABARRUS: ‘Did Y’all Hear?’ The County debuted a new podcast

By Press release submission | Oct 13, 2022

The opening line sets the stage.

COUNTY OF CABARRUS: County earns Triple Crown for financial management and reporting

By Press release submission | Oct 13, 2022

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada has named Cabarrus County a 2020 Triple Crown winner.

COUNTY OF CABARRUS: Introducing a new way to explore the County budget

By Press release submission | Oct 13, 2022

County officials unveiled a new way to explore the adopted budget through a comprehensive, interactive format that allows users to quickly find information about fund allocation, program development, strategic planning and more.

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City honors Charity Langston for outstanding leadership in customer service

By Cabarrus Today | Oct 11, 2022

Charity Langston has been honored with the 2022 City of Concord Standing Ovation Award, which recognizes employees for exceptional customer service.

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Brayden Speicher junior tennis player earns 275 in Boys’ 14 bracket in week ending Oct. 1

By Cabarrus Today | Oct 8, 2022

Concord tennis player Brayden Speicher is ranked 2,436th in the junior Boys’ 14 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending Oct. 1.

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Cabarrus Today area weekly mass times

By Cabarrus Today | Oct 8, 2022

The following parishes in the Cabarrus Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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How high did Concord junior tennis player Rishab Sridhar rank in Boys’ 12 bracket in week ending Oct. 1?

By Cabarrus Today | Oct 8, 2022

Concord tennis player Rishab Sridhar is ranked 1,858th in the junior Boys’ 12 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending Oct. 1.

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Concord tennis player Tejas Sridhar ranks in Boys’ 14 bracket in week ending Oct. 1

By Cabarrus Today | Oct 7, 2022

Concord tennis player Tejas Sridhar is ranked 1,512th in the junior Boys’ 14 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending Oct. 1.

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Jake Handler junior tennis player earns 445 in Boys’ 18 bracket in week ending Oct. 1

By Cabarrus Today | Oct 7, 2022

Concord tennis player Jake Handler is ranked 1,502nd in the junior Boys’ 18 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending Oct. 1.

CITY OF CONCORD: Free Virtual Fair Housing Meeting, Workshop For Realtors And Lenders

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2022

The City of Concord and Prosperity Unlimited, Inc. are partnering to offer free virtual workshops on federal and state Fair Housing laws for realtors and lenders.

CITY OF CONCORD: Concord Earns Top Honors, Recognized For Outstanding Human Resources Achievement

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2022

For the second consecutive year, the City of Concord Human Resources (HR) Department received the prestigious Charlotte Business Journal Best in HR award for outstanding achievement.

CITY OF CONCORD FIRE DEPARTMENT: Join Concord Fire Department On October 15 For Food, Fun, And Fire Safety Demonstrations!

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2022

The Concord Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week (FPW), October 9-15, 2022.

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Concord Fire Department Hosts Open House for Fire Prevention Week

By Cabarrus Today | Oct 5, 2022

The Concord Fire Department, in partnership with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), is gearing up to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week from October 9 to 15, 2022. Lorraine Carli, Vice President of Outreach and Advocacy at NFPA, emphasized the importance of having a home fire escape plan, stating, “Today’s homes burn faster than ever. You may have as little as two minutes (or even less time) to safely escape a home fire from the time the smoke alarm sounds.”Brad Hunt, Deputy Fire Marshal with Concord Fire Department, echoed this...

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Concord HR Department Receives Top Honors for Excellence in Human Resources

By Cabarrus Today | Oct 4, 2022

The City of Concord Human Resources (HR) Department has once again been recognized for its outstanding achievements, as it received the prestigious Charlotte Business Journal Best in HR award for the second year in a row. Led by Director Chantel Thompson, the department was commended for its dedication to enhancing the city's talent pipeline through innovative programs.Speaking about the city's success in attracting and retaining top talent, City Manager Lloyd Payne praised Thompson and her team, stating, "Chantel and her team have done a tremendous job adapting to...

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FREE Virtual Fair Housing Meeting, Workshop for Realtors and Lenders

By Cabarrus Today | Oct 4, 2022

The City of Concord and Prosperity Unlimited, Inc. are teaming up to provide free virtual workshops on federal and state Fair Housing laws for realtors and lenders. The aim of these workshops is to promote inclusivity and equal opportunities in homeownership, as expressed by one of the organizers, who stated, "The workshops are offered to help eliminate discriminatory acts so that all individuals have an opportunity to achieve the dream of homeownership."Participants in the virtual meeting will not only gain insights into Fair Housing laws but will also receive...

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Welcome Jaime Brown! Concord's New Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategist

By Cabarrus Today | Oct 3, 2022

The City of Concord has announced the appointment of Jaime Brown as its new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Strategist. Brown's role will involve collaborating with city leadership and community partners to develop and implement initiatives that promote inclusivity and belonging in Concord.City Manager Lloyd Payne expressed enthusiasm about Brown's addition to the team, stating, "I’m excited to have Jaime join Team Concord; her consulting and academic work experiences will play a critical role in enhancing our internal and external efforts to create a community...

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Housing-choice vouchers offered in Cabarrus County in 2021

By Cabarrus Today | Oct 2, 2022

There were 1,559 people who used housing choice vouchers in Cabarrus County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.

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Are minorities over-represented in public housing in Cabarrus County in 2021?

By Cabarrus Today | Oct 2, 2022

In Cabarrus County public housing 91% of residents in 2021 identified as a minority, according to the U.S. Census.

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Public housing in Cabarrus County in 2021

By Cabarrus Today | Oct 2, 2022

There were 409 people living in taxpayer-funded public housing located throughout Cabarrus County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.