Wasabi Cafe
RestaurantsNeighborhood Asian go-to: Make this the week you finally hit Wasabi Cafe, the family-owned Concord staple serving fresh, made-to-order sushi, Thai favorites, and hibachi since 2006.
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NightlifeCocktails with a bite: Run by three lifelong friends, West Loop Local nails the vibe with hand-crafted classics, a solid wine pour, and pressed sandwiches and salads that actually hold their own.
Who's Your Barber
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Lake Norman-area holiday parade to shrink in size due to state road project
The 44th Annual North Mecklenburg Holiday Parade in Davidson, North Carolina, will be reduced in size and allow fewer entries due to a state road improvement project.
Full story at charlotteobserver.com ↗
Huntersville NC E-Bike Ordinance Adds Helmets, $50 Fines
Huntersville, North Carolina, has adopted a new ordinance for electric-assisted bicycles, requiring riders younger than 18 to wear helmets and set an e-bike speed limit of 28 mph, and a $50 fine for a minor riding without a helmet.
Full story at hoodline.com ↗
Huntersville man declines town offer to buy home for future downtown parking deck
The owner of a downtown Huntersville home, 81-year-old Ernie Lee, has declined a $450,000 offer from the town of North Maxwell Avenue for a 0.7-acre lot on North Maxwell Ave.
Full story at qcnews.com ↗
Rowan-Cabarrus shines at SkillsUSA Championships
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College students earned national recognition at the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference, helping North Carolina claim one of the strongest showings at the country's premier career and technical education event.
Full story at salisburypost.com ↗
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