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Cabarrus County voters line up to cast their ballots in early voting Saturday ahead of Tuesday’s primary election.

Election results stand after final tally

After counting more than 450 provisional votes and checking them for accuracy, Cabarrus County Board of Elections officials say there are no major changes to...

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Carl A. Furr Elementary School teacher Mariko Weinhardt works with her fourth grade class Monday afternoon. Weinhardt was named Cabarrus County Schools...

Teacher of Year 'like magic' in classroom

CONCORD, N.C. -- When Mariko Weinhardt teaches, it is like magic, said Brooke Moore, one of her fourth-grade students at Carl A. Furr Elementary School.

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Sports

High school playoffs update

Weather affected Tuesday's playoff games.

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Central Cabarrus Seeks to Build on Viking Pride

New Central Cabarrus athletic director Kevin Bryant talks about working with coaches and students to build up Viking sports programs.

Danica Patrick talks about run-in with Sam Hornish Jr.

Danica Patrick describes her rivalry with Sam Hornish Jr. during a press conference at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Tractor Trailer overturns

A tractor trailer overturned on Concord Parkway Monday afternoon.

Dogs on vacation

Dogs swim at the pool and enjoy play time at Wyolina Kennels in Harrisburg.

Monkeys riding dogs at the AutoFair

Tim Lepard and his Team Ghost Riders put on a show a the Foot Lion AutoFair.

Traxxas Torc Series ride

Take a ride in a Traxxas Torc Series truck around The Dirt Track at Charlotte.

Could skeletal remains belong to Zahra?

Skeletal remains were found in Caldwell County on Tuesday.

Space Shuttle Discovery makes its final flight

Watch as Discovery takes off from the Kennedy Space Center and arrives in Washington, D.C.

Concord History Walk

History came alive on the streets of Concord Saturday afternoon.

Nothing like vinyl

Vinyl records have made a comeback in recent years. A couple of vinyl appreciators tell us why.

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