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Cabarrus is the only one of NC's 10 largest school districts to meet its performance goal as 25 district schools earned A or B grades.

This achievement highlights academic progress compared to its peers.

Cabarrus County Fair will run from Sept.

11 to Sept. 19 at Cabarrus Arena and Events Center, featuring a new balloon art display, four nights of professional rodeo, live music and local vendors. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled on Sept. 11 (3:30 p.m.) to honor the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

Harvest Hope Food Bank has named Sy Hughes as its new CEO following an interim period & he brings strong nonprofit leadership to boost community engagement.

The board announced his appointment today to guide the food bank's future plans.

Wake Forest University School of Medicine’s Charlotte campus opened last summer and now sees a surge in applications that led to a new doula program at Atrium Cabarrus (highlighting its historic impact).

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College celebrated the achievements of its student leaders during its 20th Annual Student Leadership Awards Celebration, recognizing their leadership and academic success on campus.

The Concord Fire Department’s Hazmat Team earned first place at the SAFRE Hazmat Challenge in Raleigh — a statewide competition where they achieved a perfect score.

The win confirms their readiness in handling hazardous incidents.

Cabarrus County Transportation Services is moving its administration from the DSS Cannon facility to the Milestone office at 4855 Milestone Avenue in Kannapolis + temporary service delays are expected due to limited staffing, though full operations will resume by Monday, Aug.

24.

Cabarrus Economic Development Corporation hired James Carter as its new business retention and entrepreneurship manager to help local companies grow and support new ventures (supporting the area's economic development).