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🌱 Concord’s Cox Mill standout earns prestigious statewide athletic scholarship honor

Good day Concord! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Concord’s Cox Mill standout earns prestigious statewide athletic scholarship honor
  • See the supercharged ’55 Chevy Pro Street offered from Concord

Also on today's calendar: Meditative Melodies 2026 – Connecting Cultures Through Heartfulness and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Hot, with a high of 88 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Breezy, record-breaking heat, temps: high: 92, low: 62.
  • Sunday: Windy and cooler, with a high of 70 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Barber is regional winner of scholarship (gatescountyindex.com) — A Cox Mill High School student from Concord, Adrian Monford, has been named a regional recipient of the Willie Bradshaw Memorial Endowed Scholarship, recognizing his commitment to health science and supporting athletes’ well-being. He’s one of nine North Carolina student-athletes in the Class of 2026 honored with a $750 award, with a chance at additional state-level scholarship money in June.
   

• Pro Street 1955 Chevrolet Sedan Heads to Auction With Supercharged Power and Custom Build (motorious.com) — A wild, supercharged 1955 Chevrolet Pro Street sedan is currently up for auction and being offered out of Concord, giving local car fans a close-to-home connection to this high-profile sale. The teal-and-silver custom build packs a blown 383 stroker, race-ready interior, and serious suspension upgrades, with bidding open through April 21.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I do have to give a shoutout to this kitty at Cabarrus county animal shelter … he’s 7 but he’s the sweetest kitty I’ve ever met and really wants love even though you can tell this poor kitty been through a lot… this poor kitty has scars on his body
    and I just know he was attacked and/or abused before and I’m amazed how he doesn’t let that stop him from being so sweet and wanting love and giving… (Nextdoor Cox Mill Rd)
  • Found this little guy this morning.
    He was hungry and scared please let me know if you know him. 980-395-2286 (Nextdoor Picture Park)
  • Applebee's - Legacy Apple, LLC posted a job opening for Restaurant Hospitality Manager in Concord. Apply here.
  • Rainbow Shops posted a job opening for Junior Assistant Manager - Concord, NC in Concord. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Concord here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Former Davidson Guard Roberts Blums Transfers To Penn State Hoops (onwardstate.com)

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  • High school girls soccer roundup: Raiders, Falcons get SPC wins (salisburypost.com)
  • Nearly 60% of U.S. farmers say their finances are getting worse as fertilizer, fuel costs rise: Survey (rocketnews.com)

Ok Concord! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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