Symphony, fireworks bring crowd out in Kannapolis

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Prospects uncertain for law on annexation; finance panel clears bill before sending it to full House

The N.C. House Finance Committee voted 19-9 Thursday afternoon for an omnibus bill that would allow referendums on forced annexations. But the final version of the bill now headed toward the House floor pleased neither involuntary annexation opponents nor the N.C. League of Municipalities, which ... view article

Girl fine after close call in Grace Ridge pool

When Dean Thompson saw his daughter, Abby, take a breath after she was pulled from a community pool where she nearly drowned, it was a joyous moment. "It was better than the day she was born. It was a big relief," Thompson said Thursday. Just four days ago, Thompson pulled his daughter's lifeles ... view article

Ministry pays tribute to local veterans

They honored their veterans Thursday at Abundant Living Adult Day Services. They honored them with song and the pledge of allegiance, and a rifle volley that came courtesy of the Rowan Military Honor Guard. But first they had to get the veterans to line up to be recognized. "Jack, are you a vet ... view article

Military: 4 North Carolina soldiers killed in Iraq

WILMINGTON (AP) — Four North Carolina National Guard soldiers were killed in Baghdad on the last day of regular combat operations for U.S. forces in Iraqi cities, the military said Thursday. It was the North Carolina National Guard's largest single combat loss since World War II, said Maj. Matthew ... view article