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Concord, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Want to safely can veggies and meats at home?
  • Which bands are playing free at Les Myers Park this June?
  • How a family argument in Concord turned into a deadly shooting

Also on today's calendar: ⚽🔥 The ultimate match day experience is here! 🔥⚽ and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 81 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 84, low: 57.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Intro to Pressure Canning (ncsu.edu) — A hands-on pressure canning workshop is coming to 715 Cabarrus Ave W in Concord on Tuesday, June 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For $20, you’ll learn why pressure canning is essential for low-acid foods, get step-by-step guidance, and practice using the equipment with safety-tested recipes.
   

2. Les Myers Live: Free outdoor concerts at Les Myers Park in Concord: Diamonds & Whiskey June 5 (charlotteonthecheap.com) — Free outdoor concerts are coming to Les Myers Park in Concord, with Diamonds & Whiskey performing Friday, June 5 at 6 p.m. and The Party Parrot Band on June 26. Both shows are family-friendly, ticket-free, and encourage you to bring lawn chairs or blankets for a relaxed evening close to home.
   

3. Neighbors shaken after Concord father shot and killed protecting his daughter (qcnews.com) — A Concord father was killed and his teenage daughter seriously injured after police say her boyfriend shot him when an argument turned violent inside their home. Neighbors describe hearing muffled gunshots and watching officers break down the door, calling the incident a shocking reminder to be cautious about who is welcomed into the household. The suspect, a 17-year-old, was arrested nearby and faces murder and assault charges.
   

4. What $1,500 rent gets you in North Carolina right now (cardinalpine.com) — If you’re renting in Concord, average apartment prices now hover around $1,302 a month, making the city one of the ten cheapest rental markets in North Carolina. The piece compares Concord’s costs to nearby Charlotte and Gastonia, highlights the easy half-hour commute, and notes Concord’s draw as home to Charlotte Motor Speedway. It’s a useful snapshot if you’re weighing a move or renegotiating a lease.
   

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Ok Concord! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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