Concord Local News – Friday, August 15th, 2025

Concord Today

Friday, August 15th, 2025

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

BUSINESS NEWS

➤ Avelo Airlines will launch three new nonstop routes from Concord-Padgett Regional Airport to San Juan, West Palm Beach, and Albany in October—making it the only carrier to serve these routes directly. One-way fares start at $57, offering a new affordable travel option for local residents. City of Concord

CULTURE NEWS

➤ The Cabarrus County Fair will run from September 5 to 13 and feature hundreds of competition categories in art, agriculture and crafts as locals enter work from photography to quilting. Residents can submit entries until August 20 and winning pieces will be on display in the Gold Hall + fair organizers invite everyone to celebrate local traditions. Independent Tribune

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ The Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting Monday, August 18 at 6 p.m. on Spectrum Cable channel 22 — the agenda includes recognitions, budget updates, and committee appointments. Cabarrus County Government

HEALTH NEWS

➤ Novant Health received approval from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to build a 50-bed community hospital in Concord; the facility will offer expanded healthcare options for local residents soon. Independent Tribune

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