Concord Local News – Friday, May 8th, 2026

Concord Today

Friday, May 8th, 2026

Good morning, Concord. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ Rowan-Cabarrus Community College received one of the North Carolina Community College System highest honors for its workforce partnership with global manufacturer Okuma in Salisbury & is celebrated for boosting local career training. Independent Tribune

HEALTH NEWS

➤ Utz Quality Foods is recalling select Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips from Publix, Harris Teeter and other stores due to a salmonella risk. Consumers should check their grocery bags and follow the company’s instructions (for returns or refunds). Independent Tribune

CONCORD EVENTS

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CONCORD REAL ESTATE

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CONCORD ANNOUNCEMENTS

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