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Friday, May 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Concord. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ LegalZoom explained that the U.S. Small Business Administration offers free business counseling, SBA-guaranteed and disaster loans, and federal contracting resources to help small business owners get funding. Concord entrepreneurs can use the SBA’s Lender Match tool to compare lenders and learn about eligibility and necessary documents + choose the right loan program. Independent Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Concord Academy won two awards at the 12th Annual Blumey Awards on May 18 when its Guys and Dolls production earned Best Ensemble/Chorus and Best Student Costume Designer for Lexi LaCroix+ the school celebrated its creative talent. Independent Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cabarrus College of Health Sciences held graduation ceremonies on May 17 at Cabarrus Arena and Events Center—awarding degrees to 364 graduates across eight healthcare fields and marking a milestone for the Class of 2025. Independent Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cabarrus County Government offices close Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day and reopen Tuesday while library branches operate today and Saturday but close Monday—county parks remain open during the holiday weekend. The Camp T.N. Spencer pool opens Saturday, May 24 for the season, mini golf resumes Monday, and the landfill and hazardous waste facility will also be closed Monday as Republic Services continues its normal schedule. Cabarrus County Government
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