Cabarrus County News including Concord and Kannapolis

IndependentTribune.com: News
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COMING WEDNESDAY: Northwest student goes to Paralympics
These are the stories we're working on for Wednesday's edition.

Two-time NHRA champ excited about 4-wide racing
When it comes to drag racing, Larry Dixon has just about done it all.

Charlotte-Douglas airport will expand concourse
Charlotte/Douglas International Airport plans to begin design work next month on a 120-foot extension of Concourse E, which will include two new gates for international flights.

NASCAR puts Edwards on probation
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) _ Carl Edwards has been put on three weeks' probation by NASCAR for intentionally wrecking Brad Keselowski's car during last weekend's race at Atlanta. NASCAR president Mike Helton said Tuesday there are two separate issues: the wreck itself, and the fact that Keselowski's car went airborne.

Rowan County sheriff hosting medicine drop
The Rowan County Sheriff's Office is hosting a medicine drop to help resident dispose of expired medication.

AP source: Edwards won't be suspended
A person familiar with the decision says Carl Edwards will not be suspended for intentionally wrecking Brad Keselowski's car during last weekend's NASCAR race in Atlanta.

Utility-bill spikes shock needy
Mary Martin says it felt like she had gotten punched in the chest -- by her utility bill. It has run as high as $350 during the coldest of winter months, she says.

Legislature begins review of ABC system
RALEIGH
A legislative committee examining whether changes should be made to how North Carolina sells liquor will hold its first meeting by reviewing an earlier study by General Assembly researchers.

Panthers continue veteran purge, release FB Hoover
The Carolina Panthers have added to their purge of veterans with the release of longtime fullback Brad Hoover.

Mount Pleasant boy shot; woman arrested
A Mount Pleasant boy is in stable condition after a Boone woman shot him Friday.

Ben Mynatt Chevy not selected for immediate franchise restoration
General Motors informed 661 dealerships Monday their franchises would be restored. Ben Mynatt Chevrolet wasn't on the list.

Police arrest suspect in monument vandalism
Concord Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the defacing of the Martin Luther King, Jr. monument on Cabarrus Avenue.

High- speed chase ends in the arrest of two in Cabarrus County
Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office confirms a high-speed chase through two counties early Monday morning, and the arrest of the driver and passenger.

Vasquez, Scheyer, Delaney lead All-ACC 1st team
Maryland's Greivis Vasquez, Duke's Jon Scheyer and Virginia Tech's Malcolm Delaney are unanimous picks to the All-Atlantic Coast Conference basketball team.

DOT paving in Cabarrus
The N.C. Department of Transportation will begin paving projects throughout Cabarrus County starting this month.