Free composting class shows what to do with leaves

CONCORD — Cabarrus County officials are suggesting that residents put their many fall leaves to better use this year. “Don’t let this valuable resource sit at the curb or go up in smoke,” Aimee L. Hawkins, Cabarrus County’s communications and outreach manager, said in a press release. The Cabarrus County Solid Waste Department is offering free backyard composting classes to help county residents manage yard waste and kitchen scraps responsibly and to use them to build healthier soil. Hawkins... 

Charlotte Antique Show moving to Cabarrus

The Cabarrus Arena and Events Center has announced that the Greater Charlotte Antique and Collectibles Show will move from Charlotte earlier than expected and open at the end of January. “If you wished you didn’t have to wait until April to go to the Antique Show in Concord, your wish was just granted!” Cabarrus Arena officials said in a press release. The Charlotte Antique and Collectibles Show will hold its last “November Spectacular” at the Metro-lina Expo in Charlotte. In their e-mailed... 

Living Green Expo coming Nov. 21-23

The Cabarrus Arena & Events Center will host the first Carolina Living Green Expo showcasing more sustainable lifestyles, Nov. 21– 23.   The expo is aimed at families, individuals and businesses, and it features educational seminars on topics such as biodiesel fuels, biopower for electricity, public policy and legislation and incentives to green companies.. “Our goal is to teach people the full meaning of ‘Living Green,’ ” said W. C. Lanier of Wilmington, owner of the expo. The expo... 

Mallory Honeycutt is Miss Cabarrus

By Shavonne Potts news@kannapoliscitizen.com CONCORD — A former East Rowan High School student now reigns as Miss Cabarrus County. Salisbury’s Mallory Honeycutt, daughter of Stan and Rita Honeycutt, participated in the pageant Saturday at Mount Pleasant High School. Judges also named Honeycutt Miss Congeniality and awarded her the top spot in the talent portion of the scholarship competition. During the talent portion, Honeycutt sang “My Heart Will Go On,” a song featured in the movie Titanic. Honeycutt,... 

Real Estate Investors group meets Thursday

The Concord Area Subgroup of the Metrolina Real Estate Investors Association will meet Nov. 6, the first Thursday of the month, at McCabe’s Steakhouse, 316 Brookdale St., Kannapolis. Sophia Matthews will speak about “How to Create Your Own Lenders.” With today’s economic confusion and restraints on financial institutions, real estate investing requires creativity, according to Matthews, who has been doing that for years in the Charlotte area. Professional housing provider (PHP) credits can... 

Church briefs

Trunk or Treat  MOORESVILLE — The public is invited to the Trunk or Treat party Sunday, 5-7 p.m., in Prospect Park at Prospect Presbyterian Church, 9425 W. N.C. 152. There will be moon bounces, a petting zoo, hay rides, games and a soup and sandwich supper. The actual Trunk or Treat activity, when costumed children walk from car to car, collecting candy and other goodies, begins at 6:30 p.m. Everything is free. Prizes will be awarded for best decorated trunks for those who wish to give out candy. For... 

Thousands at Kannapolis schools help make present for Murdock

At opening ceremonies for the first three buildings on the N.C. Research Campus, the Kannapolis City Schools presented David H. Murdock with a present of framed photographs showing the letters NCRC and KCS. Few would have guessed the hours of planning that went into that present and that thousands of Kannapolis students and employees helped “wrap” it. The picture shows more than 3,000 students and staff gathered in A.L. Brown stadium, holding up cards that spelling NCRC. The idea originated during... 

YMCA observes 100 years with special events

By Hugh Fisher hfisher@kannapoliscitizen.com Another centennial milestone has come to Kannapolis. Nov. 5 marks the 100th anniversary of the Cannon Memorial YMCA, founded in Kannapolis as part of Charles A. Cannon’s vision for a close-knit, model mill community. A century later, the YMCA spans the county, providing fitness, education and a higher quality of life. “For many years, the YMCA was the only thing in town,” Executive Director Brett Crosby said. “Residents used the YMCA as the social... 

News you can use - Early voting continues through Saturday

Early voting continues in Cabarrus and Rowan counties. Early voting sites on the Cabarrus side of Kannapolis are: • Board of Elections Office, 53 Corban Ave SE, Concord; today through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. • Kannapolis Train Depot,  201 S. Main St., Kannapolis; today through Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday, 9-11 a.m. • Harrisburg Library, 201 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg; today through Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday, 9-11 a.m. The only close site on the Rowan... 

Bachman Brown honored with Order of the Long Leaf Pine

By Hugh Fisher hfisher@kannapoliscitizen.com Bachman Brown, longtime attorney and first mayor of Kannapolis, added another achievement to his resume this past week. Local leaders and friends nominated Brown for the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the highest civilian award the State of North Carolina extends to its citizens. “It was a complete surprise,” Brown said. He was surprised with the presentation of the award during a regular meeting of the Cabarrus Senior Democrats at Troutman’s Barbecue... 

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