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Thursday, September 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Concord. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of September.
ACTIVE NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR We found your go-to item for upping fall runs and workouts: a top-selling weighted strength training vest. Choose from six pounds up to 30 pounds and add the weighted vest to runs, classes, or gym sessions to enhance calorie burning, improve your core, and increase muscle gains. The Buy
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ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The NCWorks Career Center in Concord, led by Denisha Nesbit and John Smith, connects job seekers, employers and local partners with career resources. The center offers resume clinics, job fairs and training programs—helping to boost local job growth and meet community needs. Independent Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cabarrus County Schools set a record graduation rate of 91.7% for the 2024–25 school year—statewide results released today confirm the milestone. This achievement is the highest in district history and shows improved student performance across local schools. Independent Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cabarrus County commissioners unanimously appointed Kelly Sifford as interim county manager, effective immediately + she accepted a two-year appointment that will have her return to her deputy role if a permanent manager is selected. Sifford brings over 25 years of county service, including five years with Concord, adding stability to local government. Cabarrus County Government
- ➤ The Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners unanimously appointed longtime leader Kelly Sifford as interim county manager effective immediately. She will serve until a permanent manager is selected. Independent Tribune
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