Where do y’all go to locally to get a quality pocket knife other than ace hardware. They only had 4 styles to choose from

I’m 38, live in Concord, and realized that while I have some longtime friends, none of them live nearby.

I’m pretty laid-back and more of a homebody than someone who’s constantly going out. Big music enthusiast, into photography, movies, conversations that go a little deeper than everyday small talk. Good sense of humor is a must.

Ideally looking to meet a couple people around my age who enjoy hanging out, having a drink or smoke, listening to music, talking about whatever, and keeping things low-key.
Not looking to join a bunch of clubs or fill my calendar with activities. Just looking for a couple genuine friendships with people who have some free time.

Anyone else in the Concord/Kannapolis area in a similar boat?

In general, I support public education. I also don’t want public money going to private schools or even for charter schools to get any more pubic funding than they already get.

Such a cool event, anyone else catch it?

Delilah is a sweet mixed breed puppy estimated to be around 4 months old and weighing approximately 15 pounds. She was found abandoned at a dog park with her siblings and mother, and now she’s looking for a loving forever home of her own.

She is working on house training, doing excellent with crate training, and is up to date on age appropriate vaccines. Delilah is a very docile, dog-friendly girl who deserves a family to call her own.

If you’re interested in adopting Delilah, please email qcncfoster@gmail.com

PUMPKINS BY THE POOL!

Fall has arrived at Concord Swim Club and we’re celebrating with a fun afternoon for the whole family!

Join us October 25th at 2-4PM to pick your perfect pumpkin, decorate it with provided materials and enjoy apple cider and delicious doughnuts!

Pumpkins are $5 each. Costumes encouraged!

RSVP by October 21st so we can save a pumpkin for your little pumpkin! Missed the cutoff? You’re still welcome to join the fun. Pumpkins will be available while supplies last.

Bring the whole family and come enjoy some fall fun by the pool!

RSVP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AA5AC2BABFBC43-66496881-pumpkins

It feels like everything to do here is eating food or going to places that you need to pay $20 to get in. I’m starting to feel bored and need to do something fun. Are there any fun free activities near concord/charlotte area?

Bonus points for fall themed places to go.

There is a lot of graveyards and cemeteries around so i was just wondering if anyone knew of any that hire highschool seniors for night or afterschool cleaning and/or grounds keeping. If so please either leave a comment with their phone number, email, or if they have a website it'd be greatly appreciated, thanks yall

The images above were taken from the slide deck of a presentation put on by Down Home NC, which has an extensive summary here, and you can sign the pledge to vote no here.

Don't let the wording fool you. These amendments aren't about you, they are about corporations (think Duke Energy, Data Centers, and outside corporate interests) and the 1%, and we don't need amendments to pass the same exact laws. As I stated in the title, once amendments are passed, they are extremely difficult to undo, whereas normal legislation can be changed as the need arises.

"If passed, these ballot measures would drastically reduce state and local government funds, which could cause layoffs of educators, firefighters, emergency services, and other public workers — especially when combined with huge federal budget cuts coming down from Congress. It could mean the end of food stamps and affordable healthcare programs – which could in turn shut down hospitals and grocery stores and further impact NC farmers."
- Down Home NC

What is more, the NC income tax rate is already scheduled to fall below 3.5% in 2027, and still more by 2036 (image 5). As such, the income tax amendment will not affect you in the foreseeable future, but it will eliminate the possibility of corporations ever paying more than 3.5%, and any new legislation that tried to move the corporate tax rate above 3.5% would be unconstitutional.

At the same time, the other amendment seeks to cap property tax increases by local governments, but the wording is vague at best and doesn't say what it actually means to do, allowing for any number of interpretations they could argue as "constitutional" once passed. Regardless, taken in tandem with the income tax amendment, the mere nature of the other amendment would be to squeeze local communities of funds. When taxes levied by the state are reduced, the burden falls to localities. When taxes levied by localities are reduced, the burden falls on YOUR community. Think higher sales tax, fines, fees, parking, etc. and hits to local infrastructure - schools, roads, buildings, sidewalks, parks and recreation, libraries, Medicaid AND SNAP, etc.

In wrapping up, I'll reiterate once more that lawmakers do not need amendments to the NC State Constitution to achieve any what the amendments would achieve. Laws could just as easily passed - laws that could be revisited and adjusted over time in efforts toward a fairer tax code. Again, they are trying to rob the middle and lower class for the benefit of the wealthy and corporations, and lock that structure in for decades.

Don't fall for it!! VOTE NO on both tax amendments, and while you are at it, vote no on the Voter ID amendment. In case you haven't noticed, NC already requires Voter ID in order to vote.

I just moved to concord about 3 months ago from Georgia and have gotten a few utility bills in that time but I’m confused as to how the charges are calculated. I’m planning on calling the city to ask too on Monday but just thought I’d try asking here too cause google hasn’t explained it in a way I can understand. I’m mainly confused as to the multiplier used for the water and electric. Mine says the water has a multiplier of 750 and electric has a multiplier of 1. I’m not sure how or where this number comes from and if it can be reduced in any way. If this is something really obvious I apologize this is my first house that I am responsible for utilities.

I sure will miss the Mall Theater. My friends and I have been going for years and got to know some of the people behind the counter, so very sorry for them too.

Hi everyone! I am looking for a local graphic artist that would be able to help rebrand my logo?

Recently I posted a flyer using an AI design and was called out for it. I could bore you with my sob story but instead I'll say this; my microbakery is my only income source after I lost my job. Its a daily struggle to keep up with my bills as a single mom, so most of the time I have my head in the sand trying to stay afloat and am not up to date on current events. I wasn't aware of the AI controversy and its negative effects, but now that I am, I'd like to make some changes. Is there anyone who'd be able to work with me on rebranding my logo? I don't have much of a budget (the reason I started using Ai to begin with 🤦🏾‍♀️) but I'm happy to barter services. I bake and also make tumblers/tshirts/Keychains/license plates, etc. I also have 15 years of management experience if that's helpful? Thank you in advance for any suggestions or help.

Pic of bread just because its cute 😊

Hi! Any staff members at Central Cabarrus HS in here that would be open to a convo? With program choice approaching I wanted to pick a staff members brain a bit!

Does anyone know anything about busking in Concord or Kannapolis? I would like to, but I don’t know if it’s legal or who I need to speak to to get permission. Googling has been no help. Does anyone have any information? Thanks!

Hello,

I am apartment hunting in huntersville/mallard creek but i overthink everything and wanted to get some advice. After touring for a week, I got down to my finalists in the screenshot attached. I am out of time to tour and down to the last wire and need to make a choice

Hambright: I loved it, but its a bit out of my price range

Linz: I loved it, but it feels small on square footage compared to what you can pay elsewhere for more.

Taylor: I loved it, It was my favorite, but the internet provider is WhiteSky and I read nothing but horrible reviews about that provider. I am a gamer daily and wish not to lag, and also work from home sometimes.

Alta Croft: I loved it, but I see some bad reviews online about nosiness, guest parking, break ins, etc. The reviews seem dated, so maybe things are better?

I know you can break leases for a price, but I am so afraid to choose the wrong thing. This is my first time living completely alone w/out roommates

Maybe 6 weeks old. Wife and I found him hiding in a tree crying yesterday. We already have 3 cats amd cant take another. If anyone wants to provide a loving home please reach out.

I was looking to have my roof repaired / replaced from a local Concord / Charlotte company named Southern National Roofing and I was not pleased with the work and left a bad review on the poor work that was done after having my roof re-shingled. Leaks continued to spring up in my home worse than before just to find that they were leaking from unsealed holes left by nails pulled out that missed the studs and were never caulked or patched. This caused water damage in my home which was costly and I was more than upset with how the work turned out.

After leaving a poor review on the quality of the work, the business owner reached out to me and tried to bribe me to take down my post. I was unwilling to unless fairly compensated for part of the damage I experienced. He kept promising to pay me out to take down my review, but would not do so upfront and never apologized for any wrongdoing. I would like to warn anyone interested in having their roofing done to avoid this business at all costs, and I see from an earlier post that someone else has warned others to do the same after doing more research for myself.

TL;DR: Poor work led to water damage, owner reached out bribing me to take down post and wouldn't pay me essentially scamming me.