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Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Good morning, Concord. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of May.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cabarrus County Fire Marshal Jacob Thompson said the burn ban ended at 8 a.m. Friday, May 8, after long-awaited rains eased dangerous dry conditions — residents are urged to use caution when burning outdoors. Cabarrus County Government
- ➤ Concord and Kannapolis will enforce Level 2 water restrictions starting Friday, May 15 to address ongoing drought in Cabarrus + Rowan counties. Independent Tribune
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