Author: Abby Cagle

🍺🍷🗺️ Craft Beverage Trail Launches in Cabarrus County

Written by Abby Cagle on October 17, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

The Explore and Pour craft beverage trail is a free, incentivized mobile passport program for breweries, wineries, a cidery, distillery, and more. Explore and Pour was launched earlier this month by the Cabarrus County CVB (CCCVB) to kick off North Carolina Beer Month and includes breweries, wineries, a cidery, distillery and more. “This destination is home to so many incredible makers and small business owners and we’re excited to further showcase their passion and expertise through the new trail,” said CCCVB President and CEO Donna Carpenter. So How Does the Explore and Pour Beverage Trail...

🚒 Fire Truck Celebration Comes to Kannapolis

Written by Abby Cagle on October 9, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson The Kannapolis Fire Department will host a fire truck celebration with a parade, food drive, and bloodmobile in October. 📅 Friday, Oct 13th 📍 Kannapolis City Hall, 401 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081 Event Timeline Bloodmobile (9am to 2pm) Food Drive (Noon to 6pm) Fire Truck Parade (Begins at 6pm) A Day of Celebration and Giving Back Every year, the Kannapolis Fire Department comes together with the community for a day of celebration and giving back. This exciting event promises fun, community spirit, and the opportunity to make a difference in the...

🍲🥖🍰 Soup Sampling Is a Taste of Cabarrus!

Written by Abby Cagle on October 9, 2023. Posted in Connect.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Cabarrus Meals on Wheels’ Soup Sampling fundraiser benefits elderly and homebound residents. 📅 Oct 29th from 11:30am to 1:30pm 📍 City Club at Gibson Mill, 325 McGill Ave. NW, Concord This tasty fundraiser, now in its 18th year, warms both the tummy and the heart as it pairs the opportunity to sample soups from some of Cabarrus’ favorite restaurants with the goal of raising funds to support the elderly and homebound in our community. This organization is dedicated to a beautiful mission: providing a hot meal and a warm hello to the elderly and homebound...

🇲🇽🥑😋 Casa Durham 1936 Offers Authentic Mexican Delights

Written by Abby Cagle on October 3, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Contributor: Lisa Perry New Latin Fusion-themed breakfast and lunch restaurant opens in historic house in Kannapolis. Casa Durham 1936 (Kannapolis) 📍 515 S Main St., Kannapolis, NC 28081 Facebook | Instagram The historic Durham house, situated near the railroad tracks in downtown Kannapolis, was relocated years ago to make way for the train station. Over time, this location has seen numerous restaurants attempt to thrive, such as Old Stone Vino and BREW, none of which achieved long-term success. However, fortune seems to have finally smiled upon this spot with the recent opening of...

🤠🎤🥳 Scotty McCreery to Headline Harrisburg Celebration

Written by Abby Cagle on October 2, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Harrisburg’s 50th Anniversary Celebration promises a day full of activities for the entire family. 📢 📅 Oct 14th starting at 2pm 📍 191 Sims Pkwy, Harrisburg, NC 28075 The town of Harrisburg is set to mark a historic milestone – its 50th Anniversary Celebration. This eagerly anticipated event promises exciting activities, food trucks and a beer garden, a concert featuring country music sensation Scotty McCreery, and a spectacular drone show. Open to all, the festivities are set to captivate attendees of all ages and provide a fitting tribute to the town’s past achievements and its promising...

💪👩‍🔧🌟 Team Honeycutt’s Women of Action!

Written by Abby Cagle on October 2, 2023. Posted in Real Estate.

Partner Content We’re kicking off October by Celebrating Women’s Small Business Month In 1972, there were a little over 400,000 women-owned businesses in the United States. Until 1988, women needed a male relative to co-sign if they wanted to apply for a business loan. Today, there are over 13 million women-owned businesses and counting. Team Honeycutt’s fabric has a history steeped in strong women that continues today. When it began, the foundational belief was that success in business can be found in service to the community. Founded in 1990, Betty and Diane Honeycutt set out to...

🎙️📝 New Podcast Interviews CW Head Blogger

Written by Abby Cagle on September 26, 2023. Posted in Connect.

Check out Jamie’s interview on CabCo Collective as she shares what it’s like to be the CW’s Head Blogger. CabCo Collective Website | Facebook | Instagram CabCo Collective is a new podcast created by friends Amanda Wortman and Caitlin Fontaine who are both active in the community. They recently launched their new endeavor and interviewed our Head Blogger, Jamie Richardson, for their third episode. “I wasn’t a blogger or writer prior to this,” said Richardson in her interview. “It was great to realize that I have this skill. I’ve done social media content, but not full...

🎃🐺 Howl-O-Ween Begins at GWL This Week!

Written by Abby Cagle on September 26, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

From Sept 29th – Oct 31st, Great Wolf Lodge transforms into a Spooktacular Howl-O-Ween playground perfect for CabCo Residents. 📍 Concord (Concord Mills Area) | 10175 Weddington Road, Concord NC 28027 Website | Facebook | Instagram The GWL water park alone is a reason to book your overnight stay, but letting the kiddos wear their Halloween costumes throughout the lodge, participate in themed activities, and even attend a Monster Bash Dance Party is a can’t miss affair! All the Howl-o-Ween activities are for overnight guests and GWL offers lots of deals with one sure to fit your needs. There...

⚾️🍻 Oktoberfest at the Ballpark Oct 6th–8th

Written by Abby Cagle on September 26, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Partner Content This is the 4th year for this FREE event at Atrium Health Ballpark featuring Authentic Food, Drinks, and Lots of Vendors to Visit. 📍 Kannapolis | Atrium Health Ballpark (West Ave District) 1 Cannon Baller Way. Kannapolis, NC 28081. New this year will be a live band on Friday night at the Outfield Bar, a Petting Zoo on Saturday, Face Painters for the kids all three days, and much more! Best of all, their On-Field Pumpkin Patch 🎃🎃🎃 will be the biggest one yet! 📅 Schedule: Friday, October 6th, 5–9pm featuring 🎶 Live music from The Local Boys Saturday, October 7th, 11am–7pm...

🌟📸💃 Lights, Camera, Action! It’s Fashion Night

Written by Abby Cagle on September 19, 2023. Posted in Connect.

The Cabarrus Healthcare Foundation is hosting its 43rd Annual Foundation Fashion Night on Oct 25th. This year’s theme is a Broadway, New York themed runway with local models, stores, and restaurants all coming together for one passion, Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital. The Foundation is always excited to have a crowd favorite “Carolina Style Guy” Hade Robinson, Jr. who will host the show featuring the 40 models who will be sporting fashions from local clothing stores and boutiques. Community-minded co-chairs, Lindsey Wilkinson and Jennifer Tadlock, have taken the lead in supporting this high-fashion...

🍻🥨🍂 CBC Offers Authentic Oktoberfest Experience

Written by Abby Cagle on September 19, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Partner Content Cabarrus Brewing Company celebrates Oktoberfest with a jam-packed lineup of beer, food, and entertainment that you won’t want to miss. 📍 Concord (Gibson Mills) | 329 McGill Ave NW, Concord, NC 28027 Website | Facebook | Instagram As the leaves start to turn and the crispness of autumn fills the air (FINALLY!! 😉), it can mean only one thing: Oktoberfest is just around the corner! And if you’re looking for an authentic Oktoberfest experience right here in Cabarrus County, look no further than Cabarrus Brewing Company. This year’s Oktoberfest celebration promises...

🌾🛒🚜 Modern Farm/General Store Fusion Coming to CabCo

Written by Abby Cagle on September 19, 2023. Posted in Shopping.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Barrier Farms renovates General Store, expanding its farming footprint in Mount Pleasant. 📍 Mount Pleasant Website | The Farm Store | Facebook | Instagram Barrier Farms, a fourth-generation family-run farm located in Mount Pleasant, stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of family farming and a shared love for agriculture. They provide the community with the finest pasture-raised meats and GMO-free grains at affordable prices. The history of Barrier Farms dates to 1880 when the Barrier family first sowed the seeds of this enduring legacy. Each subsequent...

💎 💎 💎 A Legacy of Family Tradition and Community for 70 Years 💎 💎 💎

Written by Abby Cagle on September 18, 2023. Posted in Shopping.

The true beginning for Ellis Jewelers actually started in Downtown Gastonia amid the tumultuous times of the 1940s recession when Dan Levinson’s grandfather opened the family’s first jewelry store. This cherished establishment would go on to define an era and continue its legacy through the generations. 📍 Concord (Downtown) | 29 Union St S, Concord, NC 28025 Website | Facebook | Instagram Ellis, Dan’s father, worked at his father’s Gastonia store during his college years. He graduated from Chapel Hill in 1950 and then served in the army for two years during the Korean War. Upon returning...

🥏 Disc Golf Tournament Raises Funds for Foster Care Needs

Written by Abby Cagle on September 12, 2023. Posted in Connect.

Foster care ministry, Overflow419, is hosting a Disc Golf Tournament to raise funds for items such as car seats and beds that they keep in a storage unit for children who come into foster care. Helping provide these items can relieve some of the initial financial stress on the foster family as they help vulnerable children settle into their homes. 📍 Frank Liske Park 4001 Stough Rd, Concord, NC 28027 📅 Sept 30th at 10 am 💰 The tournament fee is $30 per team of two. Register online but take cash the day of the event to pay for the tournament. Take a few extra dollars to pay for mulligans and/or...

🌍 🍽️ 🤝 A Celebration of Cultures, Cuisine, and Community

Written by Abby Cagle on September 12, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

The third annual Concord International Festival will be held on Saturday, Sept 30th in Downtown Concord showcasing the beauty of embracing different cultures. 📍 Concord (Downtown) Spring St. SW & Barbrick Ave. SW In a world that’s becoming increasingly interconnected, celebrating diversity and promoting multiculturalism are more important than ever. This exciting event is a collaborative effort between El Puente Hispano and the City of Concord, with a mission to foster dialogue, collaboration, and understanding among diverse communities. The 2022 festival was a resounding success,...

🍷🍻 Raise a Glass to “Toast of Kannapolis”

Written by Abby Cagle on September 12, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Savor the best of our local breweries and wineries all in one place. 📍 Kannapolis (Laureate Center) 401 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081 Get ready, wine and beer enthusiasts, because the much-anticipated “Toast of Kannapolis” is back! 📅 Friday, Sept 22nd from 6 to 9pm; Doors will open at 5:30pm, allowing guests plenty of time to explore all the different options. Different for this year’s event… Admission is free, but attendees will buy samples on-site from each vendor. You must be 21+ to attend this event. It is important to note that IDs will be checked on-site for beer and...

📿🌹 Bead Lady Featured in Our State Magazine

Written by Abby Cagle on September 6, 2023. Posted in Shopping.

Downtown Concord “Jewel” of a shop’s “memory bead” service is highlighted in the September issue. 📍 Concord (Downtown Concord) | 1 Union St N, Concord, NC 28025 Website | Facebook | Instagram The Bead Lady is a full-service bead shop located in Downtown Concord, but they are also so much more! Owners Kathleen and Justin Reeder have been helping the local community make meaningful jewelry for over 20 years both locally and all over the country. The Reeder’s 14-step “memory bead” making process is the highlight of the Our State article, where they repurpose flowers from weddings and funerals...

👕👖🎒 JCL Seeks Volunteers for Clothing Room

Written by Abby Cagle on September 6, 2023. Posted in Connect.

Groups or individuals are invited to help put smiles on children’s faces, by volunteering during one-on-one shopping sprees! Concord (Downtown Concord) 📍 1 Buffalo Ave NW, Suite 205, Concord, NC 28025 Website | Facebook | Instagram A strong partnership has endured in our community between the Junior Charity League (JCL) and the local Cabarrus County and Kannapolis City Schools that ensures that as many students as possible get to experience new clothing for the school year. School personnel play an integral role in identifying students who are in need of assistance and arrange for them to...