Contributor: Jamie Richardson   Discover one of the most unique and charming beauty destinations in Concord. The coolest garage in town! Carbon Compass Beauty Bar and its sister location, The Carbon Element, are housed in a former mechanic’s garage. These businesses offer a cozy and stylish atmosphere while providing a range of hair and beauty services. 💄 The Carbon Element provides piercing, tattooing and cosmetic tattooing/permanent makeup. Their Story 🌟 Madison Huneycutt is the proud owner of Carbon Compass Beauty Bar. She has been working as a stylist for over 10 …

Summer is almost here, and it’s time to hit the road and enjoy the sunny weather. However, before embarking on your adventures, it’s crucial to ensure that your car is prepared to handle the hot weather conditions. Let the experts at Ben Mynatt help you with that summer maintenance to keep your vehicle running smoothly and ensure a trouble-free season. Many of these you can do yourself at home, but you can also let our factory-trained technicians make your life easier by scheduling a visit! Check and maintain the cooling system. The cooling system is critical to prevent your engine fro…

Contributor: Jamie Richardson   Welcome to Simply Pleasant Boutique, your one-stop destination for a unique and stylish shopping experience in Mount Pleasant. Located in the heart of town, this boutique offers a wide range of fashionable clothing and accessories that will make you stand out from the crowd. When you step into the front door, you are immersed in a world of contemporary, boho, and trendy fashion. Owner Georgia Abernathy has created an ideal shopping experience for mothers and daughters alike. Their carefully curated collection guarantees you’ll find the perfect out…

Contributor: Jamie Richardson   It’s Spring and that means celebrations are happening all around us. From baby to bridal showers, graduation parties, and even weddings, Downtown Concord has everything you need for your special event! Check out our list of venues, caterers, florists, decor, and more. Cabarrus Weekly has you covered! View the Downtown Concord Event Guide here.     Planning to visit? Tell ’em Cabarrus Weekly sent ya!

Contributor: Jamie Richardson   Cut at an Angle is a unique, fun, and whimsical floral experience in Downtown Concord on the corner of Market and Cabarrus Avenue. Kirsten Darnell is carrying on the floral design tradition that runs in her family. Her grandparents were florists for over 50 years, and she worked in the back of their shop processing flowers when she was younger. The name of her shop comes from her grandpa who reminded her that step one of flower care is to always “cut the stem at an angle.” Despite not wanting to be a florist at first, Kirsten studied horti…

Contributor: Jamie Richardson   Located in Copperfield Center in Concord, Anne’s Boutique offers the latest fashion trends and seasonal styles! They have a wide selection of clothing, jewelry, handbags, scarves and so much more. Sisters Jill and Melissa run their boutique with a ton of energy and creativity, hosting weekly Facebook Live shopping experiences that started as a necessity during the pandemic. The dress shop was originally run by their mom, Irene. A Mother’s Dream for Her Family Irene was an employee of Cannon Mills until they closed. It was then that she de…

Contributor: Jamie Richardson   Barks & Bubbles offers full-service spa experiences for your pets! Barks & Bubbles was named one of The 8 Best Pet Groomers in North Carolina by Best Things North Carolina: “The prices are reasonable, and the staff members make even the most nerve-wracking experience for any anxious pet a pleasant one.” This full-service pet spa is owned by Carol Wyrick who has always loved animals. “My parents always treated them like one of the family,” she said. When she was 21, she took her pet Shih-tzu to Petsmart, and after watching the groomer fo…

Contributor: Jamie Richardson   In addition to presenting Concord Micro-Con, Chris Rigo also has retail space with over 7,000 comic books for sale at The Depot at Gibson Mill. Chris is the “beard” behind Beardy Weirdy’s, and he is one passionate comic book collector. Collecting since he was 8 years old, he has amassed more than 20,000 comics in his personal collection. 🤯 He prides himself on having the largest selection of back issues for sale in Cabarrus or Rowan County at his retail location inside the Depot at Gibson Mill. He is always in the market to purchase collectio…