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It’s Friday, Cabarrus County! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Paint dapper chickens, draw with Hope Larson, and learn to play American Mahjong + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Cabarrus County protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
Manufacturing footprint grows locally: National Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry has purchased a 247,000-square-foot industrial building at AXAL Bonds Farm in Concord and will fully occupy it, underscoring strong local industrial demand — read the full story.
Lifespan nutrition science insights: Registration is open for NGx 2026 in Kannapolis, a four-day UNC short course on precision nutrition and exercise, May 17–20 at Kannapolis City Hall. Space is limited to 80 participants — get registration and speaker details.
Upgrades promise lasting benefits: Mount Pleasant’s year-long waterline replacement is expected to finish this month, bringing relief to downtown businesses like Down South on Main after months of torn-up streets, noise, and customer detours — see what owners say.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Handmade finds, anyone? Cabarrus Arts Council Gift Shop gives your plants classy ceramic neighbors, plus NC-made jewelry, prints, and small-batch gifts. Perfect for a mood-lifting browse or a quick, thoughtful present that feels truly personal, not cookie-cutter.
Make the deck happen: If your porch steps are staging a quiet protest, North Decks and Outdoor Living will design and build a deck that actually fits your life, whether composite or wood, cozy or party-sized. Expect spring hangouts without the splinters, and a space that finally earns its lazy Sundays.
Where seafood cravings land: Pier 51 Seafood Restaurant is a family-owned Concord standby with seafood done your way: fried, broiled, boiled, or grilled. When the house vote says seafood, this festive spot makes weeknights easy and everyone surprisingly agreeable.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →
Thinning hair? Don’t treat the wrong thing: When my ponytail started thinning, I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, sprays, etc.) and not one of them lasted. Turns out, most products target the strand, not the follicle… and that’s the whole problem. Once follicles go dormant, they need targeted help to come back. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn about my favorites here →
Six figures you can’t spend: Most homeowners over 50 have spent years dutifully paying their mortgage, assuming the only time it’ll pay off is when they sell. I thought the same thing until I discovered you can tap into the equity you’ve earned whenever you want (without leaving your home). Overdue for a new roof? Want to build your dream bathroom? There are two ways to turn equity into usable cash →
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📆 Around town this weekend
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🩺 Community Breast Ultrasound Screening @ Crossroads Women’s Health (Rockwall) | Friday (3/13) at 9:10 AM – Take a minute for you and add an ultrasound to your routine at Crossroads Women’s Health in Harrisburg. Painless, no radiation, implant safe, and radiologist read, it can catch what mammograms miss, especially with dense tissue. Not glamorous, just smart, $295, book at HerScan.com.
🎡 Charlotte Spring Fair @ Route 29 Pavilion (Concord) | Friday (3/13) at 4:00 PM – Kick off First Friday at the Charlotte Spring Fair, with rides, games, shows, and the fried nonsense we swear is for the kids. Only ten days left, so grab the crew, win a suspiciously oversized prize, and call it quality time.
🍀 Boomer’s Shamrock Festival @ Kannapolis Cannon Ballers | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Trade your usual errands at Sunny’s Market for Boomer’s Shamrock Festival, where the inflatables entertain the kids, and the Irish cocktails entertain you. Expect Guinness, goofy Gaelic games, and group dances you’ll pretend not to know, then absolutely nail. Low-key, lively, very local.
☘ St. Patrick’s Day @ The District Exchange (Concord) | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – If your idea of St. Patrick’s Day involves wrangling kids, then reclaiming your sanity, The District Exchange has you covered. Family Fun 11 to 4, then Adults Night Out 7 to 11, so you can trade juice boxes for something stronger, responsibly.
🀄 Learn to Play: American Mahjong @ Luck Factory Games (Concord) | Saturday (3/14) at 2:00 PM – Curious about the clack of mahjong tiles? At Luck Factory Games, Learn 2 Play American Mahjong, no experience needed, $8 admission includes all-day board game access and the food hall’s beer, wine, and bites. Spots are limited, RSVP on Meetup, pay at the door.
🔑 4th Annual Key Hunt & Family Fun Day @ Gibson Mill Market (Concord) | Sunday (3/15) at 12:00 PM – Gibson Mill Market is turning St. Paddy’s season into a scavenger-happy circus, with the Golden Key Hunt back. Live tunes, kids chasing shamrocks with secret codes, and an adults-only key challenge if you’re feeling lucky. Grab food, earn vendor coins, and let balloon animals babysit.
🎨 Daisy Cross or Polka Dot Bunny Door Hanger Painting @ Vintage Treasures of Concord | Sunday (3/15) at 1:00 PM – Craft night means one big decision tree for a door hanger: bunny or cross, daisies or polka dots, and whatever colors match your porch pride. They bring the wood, paint, bow, and hanger, you bring opinions. Pre-register, because supplies disappear, and bows may vary.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Cabarrus County report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 60°F – Low: 42°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 60. South southwest wind 1 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West southwest wind 2 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 71°F – Low: 46°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. South southeast wind 1 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
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