Jan 16, 2023
💵 Want to Take Your Side Hustle to Market?
The Retail Lab Pop Up Store in Downtown Concord Features Products from Graduates of the Retail Lab Boot Camp.
🧼 Meet Nicole Fodeke, a Retail Lab graduate and small business owner of Be Handmade Natural Soaps, which are made in small batches using the cold process method. She has been gaining knowledge about branding and marketing, e-commerce, as well as point-of-sale, and inventory through the Retail Lab Boot Camp.
What is the Retail Lab?
The program includes an application-based, six-week immersive Boot Camp held at the Cabarrus Center, followed by an o…
Jan 16, 2023
🏁🍴 World-Class Dining With a Can’t-Miss View
The Speedway Club Is Open to the Public for Dining!
💰💰💰 Through the end of February, mention this story from Cabarrus Weekly to save 10% off your bill in The Club Lounge or The Speedway Club.
Overlooking the historic 1.5-mile Charlotte Motor Speedway and all that goes on in the bustling infield throughout the year, The Speedway Club might be Cabarrus County’s best-kept dining secret. With upscale seasonal menus, themed cocktails, and unparalleled views, The Speedway Club is open to the public and offers a world-class dining experience for lunch and dinner.
Special events th…
Jan 10, 2023
🥕👟 Health & Fitness Trends for 2023
As the new year begins, health and fitness resolutions continue to be a priority. Gym regulars dread the month of January when all of the “newbies” show up and classes and weight rooms are more crowded. However, we are thrilled to see crowded facilities and we want to see Cabarrus County be as healthy as possible.
For anyone who has not found their fitness home yet this year, we have pulled together 6 health and wellness trends and a comprehensive list of businesses offering lots of different ways for you to reach your fitness goals all year long. Don’t see your favorite fitness facility…
Jan 10, 2023
New Online Store Features First Responder-Inspired Clothing
The Liberty & Co. online store was founded in 2022 by Haylee Shuping. Her husband, Concord Police Officer Jason Shuping, was tragically killed while serving in the line of duty on December 16, 2020. After her husband passed, she realized she needed to take greater precautions in protecting herself and obtained a concealed carry permit.
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Jan 10, 2023
🍕 New Pizzeria Makes You Feel Like Family 🍕
Contributor: Jamie Richardson
It’s noon on Saturday and the newly opened Hawthorne’s has people seated at every booth and table. The family-friendly pizzeria gives off uptown chic vibes with gold chandeliers and marble bar countertops. This is the 9th Hawthorne’s location for owners, John and Michael Adams and their partner Carlo Martinez. Michael sits and talks with us for a while, and you can’t help but get caught up in his excitement as he shares with us about this latest venture.
Hawthorne’s motto is FAMILY OWNED. FAMILY FIRST. Hailing from New York, Hawthorne’s owners came togeth…
Jan 10, 2023
⚡🚘 You May Be More Ready for an Electric Vehicle Than You Realize
Think owning an Electric Vehicle (EV) is just too complicated?
Are you still holding out due to range anxiety?
What many two-car families are choosing to do is keep one vehicle for that road trip to the beach while the other is reserved for local trips, easily less than a hundred miles a day – a perfect EV option! And what could be simpler than plugging in your car to charge overnight just like you do your cell phone?
When it comes EVs, Tesla isn’t the only game in town. Nearly every auto manufacturer is bringing EVs to market, from compact crossovers and SUVs to luxury sedans an…
Jan 10, 2023
Family March and Wreath Laying Ceremony to Highlight an MLK Weekend Celebration
Several events are planned around Cabarrus County to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Everyone is welcome to attend.
MLK Celebration Website
☑️ MLK DreamDay Parade: The MLK DreamDay Parade will begin on Saturday, January 14th at A.L. Brown High School – 415 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, Kannapolis @ 9:00 am. The parade will march the length of Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue and end at Atrium Health Ballpark.
☑️ DreamDay in the Park: Continue the celebration on Saturday, January 14th at Atrium Health Ballpark – 1 Cannon Baller Way in Kannapolis. The Ballpark Gates will open @…
Jan 3, 2023
🧠 When Your Gray Matter, Matters… 🤯
Today, January 4, is #NationalTriviaDay. The holiday recognizes the collectors of unconnected, irrelevant data, facts, history, and quotes each year. Trivia Nights are all the rage for Friends Nights Out and we have compiled a list of local places that have weekly trivia competitions.
Grab some friends and make a resolution to try all of the different trivia nights around the county in 2023.
We have included links to Facebook pages so you can check regularly for themes and specials.
Tuesday Nights
Twenty-Six Acres Brewing Company (Concord) – 6:30-8:00 pm
Percent Tap House…
Jan 3, 2023
👑 Visit These Three Local Restaurants During Queen’s Feast – January 20–29 👑
Feast with friends and enjoy delicious 3-course deals during Queen’s Feast (#queensfeast) at 88 metro-area restaurants, January 20-29, 2023. While this is a great opportunity to visit our neighboring counties for some excellent food, we want to highlight the three Cabarrus County restaurants participating in this upcoming event with price points to fit every budget and three different cuisines.
➡️ Silverlake Ramen (Concord)
$30 for 2 PEOPLE (does not include tax or gratuity)
Queen’s Feast Menu | Instagram
No reservation required
➡️ Basilico’s Italian (Concord)
$40 per …