Cabarrus Community News

Covering news and happenings in Cabarrus County, NC.

[Joe Bruno @JoeBrunoWSOC9]

All precincts are in. We will have to wait and see how many mail ballots and provisionals exist, but as of now, Diamond Staton-Williams (D) is positioned to win #NC73 and the race is outside the margin for a recount

Staton-Williams: 13,779 (50.78%)
Echevarria: 13,354 (49.22%)

[Joe Bruno @JoeBrunoWSOC9]

EV and 9 of 14 precincts- #HD73

Diamond Staton-Williams 11,322 (53.32%)
Brian Echevarria 9,911 (46.68%)

[Cabarrus Community News @NewsCabarrus]

Early lead for Diamond Staton-Williams #cabco

[Joe Bruno @JoeBrunoWSOC9]

EV and 5 of 14 precincts- #HD73

Diamond Staton-Williams 9,096 (55.76%)
Brian Echevarria 7,218 (44.24%)

[Joe Bruno @JoeBrunoWSOC9]

🚨 With 38% of precincts reporting, Ted Budd now leads Cheri Beasley

#ncsen
Budd: 1,310,236 (49.11%)
Beasley: 1,305,990 (48.95%)

[Ann Doss Helms @anndosshelms]

Cabarrus has early votes reported: Leading in the 11-person race for school board are Pam Escobar, Sam Treadaway and Laura Blackwell.

[Cabarrus Community News @NewsCabarrus]

Outstanding coverage by @CJemalHorton documenting the path of Coach Chad in Cabarrus County, where he grew the game for many years. A community leader that will be missed!

[Independent Tribune @indytribune]

CONCORD — When Chad Oxendine got his first real Cabarrus County experience more than a quarter-century ago, he was just passing through, really. https://t.co/ZWujyu9kLx

[Cabarrus Community News @NewsCabarrus]

Job opportunities for educators in Cabarrus County

[Salisbury Post @salisburypost]

Rowan County is now listed among “high risk” for COVID counties by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one of several new counties across North Carolina that have bumped up on the risk chart.

https://t.co/fWWOblWXQP

[C. Jemal Horton @CJemalHorton]

PRO BASEBALL: With ‘dream job,’ Hickory Ridge alum DeVos focused on long, winding road to the majors
@hrhsbulls @HRBullsBaseball @DavidsonBASE
@astros @carolinabulldgs @noland811
https://t.co/gSEfw2IrKN via @indytribune

[Independent Tribune @indytribune]

The sheriff’s office has this guy pulled over in Frank Liske Park

[Cabarrus Co. Schools @CabCoSchools]

HRHS student Kelsey met superstar and idol, @alexmorgan13!⚽️✨Kelsey was surprised on May 12th with a pep rally at school where she was surrounded by family, friends, students, and teachers for a send-off to San Diego...https://t.co/Aby7TjZeAL

[C. Jemal Horton @CJemalHorton]

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: Johnson embraces new AD role as ‘mentally and physically worn down’ Davanzo exits
@CoxMillSport @CoxMillBBall
https://t.co/han9jVxa3M via @indytribune

[Dan Wetzel @DanWetzel]

Few athletes have meant as much to their school as Stephen Curry and Davidson. And few schools have meant as much to an athlete. https://t.co/vKa7S6nsoZ

[Cabarrus Community News @NewsCabarrus]

@Sharrison_WFAE @m_siff When McCrory returns to run in another GOP race in 10 years

[David Whisenant WBTV alum @DavidWhisenant]

Things may look dire around @ConcordNCgov City Hall this afternoon, but no worries, it's a scheduled emergency training exercise. https://t.co/SLM8vUdpUi

[Independent Tribune @indytribune]

One is an incumbent. One a political newcomer. https://t.co/UWv0aQubPp

[Independent Tribune @indytribune]

Former Cabarrus County Commissioner Chris Measmer led the crowded Republican field for a spot on the November ballot for county commissioner. https://t.co/ty9cp2Q6M2

[Andy Specht @AndySpecht]

Breaking:

Madison Cawthorn called Chuck Edwards to concede in the #NC11 GOP primary, @MurphinNC. #ncpol

[Cabarrus Community News @NewsCabarrus]

@CabarrusCounty GOP commissioner primary surprise: out of the campaign team of Lynn Shue, Blake Kiger, and Alan Thompson, it appears that Shue may be the only one moving to the general. Shue and Kiger are incumbents and were heavily supported by local leaders.

[Cabarrus Community News @NewsCabarrus]

The Echevarria campaign signaling victory with dancing and celebrations at the watch party

[Cabarrus Community News @NewsCabarrus]

In #NC73, Brian Echevarria with a commanding lead going into the final 3 precincts.