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1. Wegmans isn't the only grocer opening this fall in Charlotte. Here's more (heraldonline.com) — Concord shoppers will soon get a new grocery option when Sprouts Farmers Market opens Nov. 13 at Christenbury Corners on Christenbury Parkway. The specialty grocer is taking over a former Earth Fare space, joining other big-name chains expanding across the Charlotte region and giving Concord residents more choices for fresh and natural foods this fall.
2. Concord Maple Street Location to Become Biscuit Belly's First North Carolina Conversion (whatnow.com) — A Maple Street Biscuit Company on Christenbury Parkway in Concord will be converted into Biscuit Belly's first North Carolina location in late fall 2026, without closing the restaurant. The change will bring the chain's biscuit-focused brunch menu and cocktails into an existing space, as part of a larger expansion that keeps current staff and infrastructure in place.
3. ISP Roundup: Kinetic passes new milestones in Concord, North Carolina (bbcmag.com) — Kinetic has expanded its fiber network by more than 20% in Concord, now passing over 38,000 homes and promising even more build-out ahead. For local residents, that means faster internet options, broader coverage, and a stronger role for Concord in the region's growing technology corridor, even as similar fiber projects roll out in other states.
4. Concord movie theater abruptly closes after nearly 50 years (wbtv.com) — Concord residents are losing a longtime hangout, as Carolina Mall Cinema 8 has permanently closed after nearly 50 years in town. The Cabarrus County theater, which grew from a small cinema to multiple screens, shared a heartfelt farewell thanking generations of regulars and moviegoers for their support and memories.
5. Bacon-topped mac and cheese takes crown for best in Charlotte area (heraldonline.com) — Concord's 44 Mills Kitchen & Tap on Bayfield Parkway earned a finalist spot in a Charlotte-area readers' poll for best mac and cheese, thanks to its rich blend of multiple cheeses and crunchy panko topping. Co-owners credit loyal diners from Concord, Kannapolis and Cabarrus County for voting and helping the neighborhood spot evolve from bar concept to full-service favorite.
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