Concord Local News – Thursday, January 15th, 2026

Concord Today

Thursday, January 15th, 2026

Good morning, Concord. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ Cabarrus County Library System launched a new app that offers a one-stop-shop for digital library services today. Residents can now search local collections, renew items, and access resources quickly from their mobile devices. Independent Tribune
➤ Congressman Addison McDowell announced Friday that Haashini Balasubramanian (a 10th-grader from Cox Mill High School in Concord) won North Carolina’s 6th Congressional District app contest. The win highlights young local talent and innovative ideas. Independent Tribune

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ City offices close Monday, Jan. 19 for MLK Day — solid waste collection is delayed one day. Recreation centers use holiday hours, some open 12 to 6 p.m., and MLK weekend events include a wreath laying Jan. 15 at Grace Lutheran Church, a banquet Jan. 16 in Kannapolis and Dream Day Jan. 19. City of Concord, North Carolina

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CONCORD REAL ESTATE

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CONCORD ANNOUNCEMENTS

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