The Concord Daily Local — Wednesday, Feb. 19

⚖️ Ethics probe called after insurance broker controversy — After the Pierce Group withdrew from a Cabarrus County broker contract amid questions about ties to a commissioner, Commissioner Wortman is calling for a formal ethics investigation. (Hoodline)

🏈 J.J. Jansen returning for 18th Panthers season — The Concord native and Carolina Panthers long snapper is coming back for another year, continuing one of the longest tenures in franchise history. (Independent Tribune)

🏀 Local hoops teams advance in playoffs — Concord, Central Cabarrus, West Cabarrus, and Hickory Ridge all won their first-round matchups and move on in the NCHSAA basketball playoffs. (Cabarrus Sports Blast)

🤝 Greater Cabarrus Foundation launches Affiliate Community Funds — Local nonprofits and community groups can now establish named funds through GCF to support hyper-local giving in their neighborhoods. (Greater Cabarrus Foundation)

🎨 City of Concord seeks artists for bus wrap designs — The Concord Public Art Commission is accepting submissions from local artists to design wraps for city buses. Deadline details available through the city. (City of Concord)

🦕 Jurassic Quest — Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, Feb. 20–22. Fri. 12–8 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.–6 p.m. (sensory-friendly session Sat. 8–9 a.m.), Sun. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Walk among life-size animatronic dinosaurs. Tickets required. (Jurassic Quest)

⚾ D3 College Baseball Showcase — Atrium Health Ballpark, Kannapolis, Feb. 20–22. Watch top Division III college teams compete in a free, open-to-the-public showcase. Great opportunity to see college ball up close. (Atrium Health Ballpark)

🎭 A Streetcar Named Desire — FINAL WEEKEND. Performances through Sun. Feb. 22. Tennessee Williams’ classic brought to life on stage — catch it before it closes. Check venue for show times. (Cabarrus Arts Council)

💍 My Favorite Bridal Show — The Kettle Room at Gibson Mills, Sun. Feb. 22. Time TBD. Browse local wedding vendors, get inspiration, and plan your big day. Free to attend. (My Favorite Bridal Show)

🚧 Union Street closure begins Feb. 22 — Downtown Concord’s Union Street will close starting this Sunday as part of the ongoing Downtown Streetscape improvement project. Plan alternate routes if you’re heading downtown. (City of Concord)

🏘️ Concord Farms development hits sewer snag — The proposed Concord Farms mixed-use development, which would bring over 1,900 units to the area, was denied a sewer allocation by the city. The project’s future is now uncertain. (WCNC)

🍎 Micah Thompson named CCS Assistant Principal of the Year — The assistant principal at Concord Middle School has been selected as Cabarrus County Schools’ 2025–26 Assistant Principal of the Year, recognizing outstanding school leadership. (Cabarrus County Schools)

🚔 Teen charged with murder in Feb. 1 Fairington Drive shooting — A 16-year-old has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting on Fairington Drive that occurred on February 1. The case is now moving through the juvenile justice system. (Independent Tribune)

🧠 New regional behavioral health center launches website — The Regional Behavioral Health Center at 925 Progress Place NE, Concord, has launched ProgressStartsHere.org as a resource hub for mental health and substance use services in the region. (Independent Tribune)

🌉 106-year-old Kannapolis resident gets a bridge named in her honor — Corine Lytle Cannon, a 106-year-old community pillar, had a Kannapolis bridge dedicated in her name this week. She was present for the ceremony and is believed to be one of the oldest living residents in the area. (Salisbury Post)

That's your daily briefing, Concord. Have a great day!

— The Daily Local team

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