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🌾🛒🚜 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...

❤️ 🤍 💙 Cabarrus County Hosts National Night Out Events

Written by Brian Perry on July 25, 2023. Posted in Connect.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson National Night Out (NNO) events feature hands-on opportunities with first responders. Started in 1984 by the National Association of Town Watch, NNO is an opportunity for communities to come together and promote crime prevention, strengthen police-community relations, and foster neighborly interactions. History and Mission of National Night Out National Night Out is an annual event celebrated across the United States on the first Tuesday of August. Residents have the chance to build relationships with local first responders while enjoying a summer evening...

🍨 🥄 The Bakery at Mount Pleasant Adds a Cool Twist

Written by Abby Cagle on July 18, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson The Bakery at Mount Pleasant has announced the newest addition to its menu: 🍦 Blue Bell ice cream. 🍰🧁🍪 Karen Helton, the mastermind behind the bakery, is buzzing with enthusiasm, already brainstorming creative ways to combine her delectable pastries with the indulgence of ice cream. Imagine two freshly baked chocolate chip cookies embracing a scoop of creamy ice cream in the middle—a combination that is destined to be nothing short of incredible! Photo credit: The Bakery at Mount Pleasant Facebook When you step into The Bakery, you’re greeted by the enchanting...

🇺🇸 🎆 Early Independence Celebration on June 24th

Written by Abby Cagle on June 20, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson The Town of Mount Pleasant is kicking off Cabarrus County’s Independence Day celebrations on Saturday, June 24th, 2023, 5-10:30pm at Town Hall Park. The festivities will feature a parade, live music, delicious food vendors, and a dedication ceremony for the newly opened McAllister Park. The night will culminate with a dazzling fireworks display, creating a memorable experience for attendees of all ages. 🚒 5pm: Parade starting at North Washington St The celebration will commence with a spirited parade featuring local businesses, organizations, and enthusiastic community...

Raise a Glass 🥃 It’s National Bourbon Day!

Written by Brian Perry on June 13, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson On June 14th each year, bourbon lovers from coast to coast come together to honor the rich history and unparalleled flavor of this beloved American whiskey. And if you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind bourbon experience in Cabarrus County, we’ve got you covered! Bourbon enthusiasts can celebrate at the Bourbon Bar at 73 & Main in downtown Mount Pleasant. The Bourbon Bar has one of the largest selections of bourbon in North Carolina…with more than 80 different varieties of bourbon, whiskey, and scotch, and over 60 rare and antique bourbons! A Haven for Bourbon...

🎉🛍️ Discover the Hidden Gem of Mount Pleasant 🛍️🎉

Written by Brian Perry on May 22, 2023. Posted in Shopping.

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 outfit....

🐐 🤗 Schedule a Baby Goat Playdate

Written by Abby Cagle on May 7, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Cotton Bean Farms offers opportunities to pet, feed, and cuddle their Mini Nubian and baby milk goats. Goat play dates are a fun and unique way to get up close and personal with these adorable animals that is perfect for families, animal lovers, and anyone looking for a fun weekend activity [see video]. Owners Jason and Stacey Carlisle established Cotton Bean Farms in 2018 with a passion and love for goats that continues to grow. The goat play dates are a way to share their love for their animals with the community and educate visitors about all things goat...

🍺 🍺 TapHouse Brings New Life to Former Cotton Mill

Written by Abby Cagle on May 2, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Tuscarora TapHouse has quickly become a popular weekend destination in Mount Pleasant offering a unique blend of entertainment options including axe throwing, cornhole, pool, ping pong, and darts. Tuscarora serves up craft and domestic beers, wine, cider, and non-alcoholic beverages featuring local breweries on tap: Cabarrus Brewing Company, Americana Beer Company, Uwharrie Brewing, and Southern Strain Brewing Company. They also regularly host a steady lineup of food trucks for guests to enjoy including Atomic Cigars, a new mobile cigar truck. The taphouse...

📚 “New York Times” Bestselling Author to Appear at Mount Pleasant Event

Written by Brian Perry on April 24, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Celebrated author and North Carolina native John Hart will appear at an event hosted by the Mount Pleasant Friends of the Library on Thursday, May 4th. 📍 The event will be held at 73 & Main restaurant in downtown Mount Pleasant from 7:00–9:00pm. Hart is the author of six New York Times bestsellers, including his most recent novel, The Hush. An alumnus of Davidson College and a former defense attorney and stockbroker, he now lives in Virginia and writes full-time. Hart is the only author to win the prestigious Edgar Award, presented by the Mystery Writers of America, for consecutive novels. Other...

🪖🪖🪖 World War I Exhibit Opens with Generous Donation

Written by Brian Perry on March 7, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

The “Collecting the Great War” exhibit features over 200 World War I items collected and donated by Dave Goff (pictured above) and supplemented by items from the ECHS permanent collection. Editor’s Note: There is so much new happening in Cabarrus County, but we are also a community that treasures history. Dave Goff was a special friend of ours here at Cabarrus Weekly and we can’t wait to spend time with these items he collected over the course of his lifetime at this exhibit, and we encourage you to take a Saturday afternoon to do the same. The Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society Museum...

☕ 🍷 This European-Style Café Has Locals Cozying Up Inside and Out!

Written by Brian Perry on February 28, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson We RARELY encourage our readers to watch a video before reading our wonderful words about a local establishment but consider this virtual tour our way of “setting the table” for this feature. Just be sure to come back to read the rest of the article… 😊 Located in the restored historic Lentz building in the quaint town of Mount Pleasant, Café Lentz greets customers with a warm and inviting atmosphere whether dining inside on the comfy furniture or outside on their double-decker patio. Their menu features something for everyone for any meal of the day: ☕...

🧋Boba Tea Served Up Daily by CabCo Classmates

Written by Brian Perry on February 21, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson You are probably reading this article from 1 of 2 perspectives…. “OMG! I’m obsessed with Boba tea and can’t wait to try out BOTH B&K Tea Cafe locations” OR “What in the world is Boba tea????” I must confess, I fell into the latter camp, which is why I was excited to sit down with co-owners Bobby Cain and Kristen Compton at their downtown Concord location, but not before I did some research, meaning I asked my 20-year-old daughter who has a mini Boba tea on her keychain. She explained the basics and I decided I needed to try it myself. Boba tea is a tea-based...

🍔 🗳️ Get Your First Peek at Local Competition’s Mouth-Watering Burgers

Written by Brian Perry on February 21, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Cabarrus Burger Madness is back for its third year and your local restaurants have turned up the heat on their unique culinary creations once again! How Does It Work? Diners are invited to sample limited-time burgers from 15 participating local restaurants and vote on the ExploreCabarrus website for their favorites. Voting will be open March 1–31, 2023, with a winner announced on Tuesday, April 4th. 🗺️ Visit the Cabarrus Burger Madness webpage so you can plan your tasty tour across Cabarrus County. Check out all of the participating restaurants, along with a mouth-watering burger photo (thank...

Down South on Main Is “Two Sweet” to Miss

Written by Brian Perry on February 14, 2023. Posted in Shopping.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson This winner of multiple Independent Tribune Best of Cabarrus County awards is helping make Downtown Mount Pleasant a must visit destination in Cabarrus County. The popular home décor shop, Down South on Main, is celebrating its two-year anniversary this weekend with a party you “donut want to miss!” Owner Melissa Lemmond and her employees (who are more like family) make this store a place that is warm, inviting, and full of laughter. Melissa grew up in Cabarrus County and went to Mount Pleasant High School where she met her husband Jeff, and the pair live...

🌳 Make a Date with a Trail This Month!

Written by Brian Perry on February 7, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Did you know that 2023 is the Year of the Trail in North Carolina? Our friends at Walk Cabarrus have an entire section of their website dedicated to Where to Walk, including all of the great trails around Cabarrus County. 🥾 Each month, there’s a theme for Year of the Trail, along with an activity to go along with it. For February, they want to invite you on a date on one of your favorite trails…and for you to invite a friend or loved one to join you! Share your “trail date” pictures on social media and be sure to tag the Great Trails NC on Instagram or Facebook and Walk Cabarrus...

National Bootlegger’s Day (January 17)

Written by Brian Perry on January 17, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

National Bootlegger’s Day is celebrated on January 17, every year, to mark several key events: Start of prohibition in the U.S. Distillation of Templeton Rye whiskey Infamous gangster Al Capone’s birthday What is most interesting is how all three events are interconnected. It was the onset of prohibition that prompted both Capone and farmers in Templeton, Iowa, to distill their own whiskey to sell. This was how the famous Templeton Rye whiskey was born, and its popularity spread like wildfire during prohibition… so much so that it became Al Capone’s favorite whiskey. On January 17, 1920, the...

🥃 Tour the Only Whiskey Prison in the U.S.

Written by Brian Perry on January 17, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Southern Grace Distilleries is America’s only distillery that’s housed in a former prison. The compound originally opened in 1929 as Mount Pleasant Prison, where it remained in operation until it was shut down in 2011. In 2014, North Carolina natives Leanne Powell and Thomas Thacker moved into the facility and founded Southern Grace Distilleries. In 2019, Leanne passed away, but the small staff that runs this company works hard every day to keep Leanne’s vision alive. Meet Sebastian Correa, MASTER DISTILLER, PRODUCTION MANAGER Sebastian is from Winston-Salem...

Habitat for Humanity Cabarrus County Women Build Kick Off 2023

Written by Avalin Inman on January 15, 2023.

The Women’s Build project is a community favorite and it’s BACK! Women Build events provide the opportunity for women to take a proactive step in serving their communities. A Positive & Powerful Message: Women helping Women and building a better community, one house at a time! What exactly is the Women Build? Women Build is a Habitat for Humanity of Cabarrus County initiative that empowers women to raise funds and build homes. We are encouraging women (and not excluding men) of all ages and from all walks of life to work together to build strength, stability, and independence for...