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Monday, August 4th, 2025
Good morning, Concord. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Cabarrus County Visitor Information Center (managed by the county bureau) was named a Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award winner for the second year in a row. The award recognizes high-quality service and is expected to help boost local tourism. Independent Tribune
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Old Dominion Freight Line cut 1,081 jobs in the second quarter as revenue and net income fell amid a weak economy—its net income dropped to $268.6 million. The company will build an $18 million terminal in Concord at 2980 New Town Way SW on a 39.3-acre site as part of its expansion plans. Independent Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office Capt. Chris Measimer retired at the end of July after over 30 years of service—his career marked years of dedication to public safety. Independent Tribune
- ➤ Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office Capt. Chris Measimer retired at the end of July after more than 30 years of service. In Kannapolis, Wally Safrit was honored for 41 years of work on key city projects—such as baseball stadiums, an industrial park, City Hall and police headquarters. Independent Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Concord's 2025 Coca-Cola 600 Weekend has been nominated by SportsTravel readers as a finalist for Best Professional Sports Event — voters will help decide the winner as the award process continues. Independent Tribune
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