CONCORD – The Cabarrus County Community Foundation recently awarded $80,650 in grants to 25 local projects. The grants will support programs that address a wide range of community needs across
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A few Concord residents spoke at Thursdayâs City Council meeting and called for the resignation of a council member.
During the public comment period, two residents, Trenton and Courtney Whalen, read a letter sent to the council describing a verbal confrontation between Councilman Brian King and a parent at R. Brown McAllister STEM Elementary School.
The letter, which Trenton Whalen said was written and reviewed by at least 12 District 2 residents, stated that on March 30, King got out of his car during carpool pick up and walked toward the school. Witnesses stated that King recognized a female parent and started a verbal confrontation with her, mentioning some social media posts she made about him. The woman tried to leave the conversation, witnesses said. They also said King was exhibiting aggressive and threatening behavior. The school cross guard became concerned and called over a resource officer. Once the officer approached King, the woman lef