Local Resources
Take a look at some of the great things Charlotte and Concord have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.
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| Area Resources | |
| NorthEast Medical Center - NorthEast Medical Center in Concord, NC is a regional, not-for-profit hospital serving the healthcare needs of Cabarrus County and the surrounding region. | |
| North Carolina Research Campus - The North Carolina Research Campus will combine the research and training power of the state's universities and community colleges with the intellectual capital and economic assets of private industry to create a one-stop shop for the development of biotechnology discoveries, processes and products with an emphasis on health and wellness. | |
| Area Schools | |
| Cabarrus County Public Schools - Cabarrus County Schools is home to 28 schools and 23,838 students. Two new elementary schools, one elementary replacement school and one high school are currently under constuction and are scheduled to open in August 2007. | |
| Cannon School - Private School - A pre-eminent Junior Kindergarten through twelfth grade college preparatory independent school, serving not only the families of Concord, but the greater Charlotte region as well. | |
| Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Schools - Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools strives to become the premier, urban integrated school system in the nation in which all students acquire the knowledge, skills and values necessary to live rich and full lives as productive and enlightened members of society. | |
| Covenant Classical - Private School - The vision of Covenant Classical School is to equip and train leaders of tomorrow through Christian Classical education. | |
| First Assembly Christian - Private School - The purpose of the school is to provide a Christian alternative to education for the children of our community and the surrounding area. | |
| Iredell-Statesville Public Schools - Serving students in the Iredell-Statesville area. | |
| Kannapolis City Public Schools - The mission of Kannapolis City Schools is to provide all students with skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to be successful as flexible life-long learners and as confident, productive and caring persons. | |
| Public Schools of North Carolina - The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction implements the State's public school laws and State Board of Education's policies. | |
| Rowan-Salisbury Public Schools - Serving students in the Rowan-Salisbury area. | |
| Stanly County Public Schools - Stanly County Schools will be a world-class system of excellence, ensuring success for every student while improving the quality of life for our community in an ever-changing world. | |
| Area School Information - Free school information. | |
| Cabarrus County | |
| Cabarrus County - Official Website - Official site provides news, election, property and tax information, and online services. | |
| County Sheriff's Office - Sheriff's office of Cabarrus County. | |
| Cabarrus County Public Library - Cabarrus County's four library locations and the bookmobile are valuable community centers of information, education and enrichment. Library resources are available 24/7 through our online portal. | |
| Cabarrus County Fair - Offering exhibits, a great lineup of entertainment and events for the entire family. | |
| Cabarrus County Convention & Visitors Bureau - Welcome to CABARRUS COUNTY, the heart and soul of NASCAR country. Here you'll find attractions, hotels and restaurants - primed by high octane events like The Nextel & Coca-Cola 600 - ready to put foot-to-the-floor to make your visit memorable. | |
| Cabarrus Economnic Development - Cabarrus Economic Development, ready to assist your business. Cabarrus County has all the essential elements for success. | |
| City of Concord - THE CITY OF CONCORD, NC provides all citizens greater access to municipal government and other public services and information. | |
| Charlotte-Mecklenburg County | |
| Charlotte Mecklenburg - Official City & County Site - Official city of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Government website. | |
| Charlotte Douglas International Airport - Connecting the Carolinas to the world. | |
| Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Library - Public library system of Charlotte-Mecklenburg. | |
| Better Business Bureau - The Better Business Bureau of the southern Piedmont and Charlotte. Serving the Carolinas. | |
| Chamber of Commerce - The Charlotte Chamber is the fourth largest Chamber in the U.S., and one of the most active. Our program of work focuses on business recruitment, growth and development, as well as quality of life issues. That dual emphasis helps us make Charlotte the best community in the nation to live, work, and play. | |
| Charlotte's 10 Best... - Unbiased Recommendations in Charlotte, NC for the best Restaurants, Night Life | |
| Charlotte City Search - More accomodations, dining, nightlife & entertainment, events, shopping, and recommendations. | |
| Visit Charlotte - Information on visiting the city and surrounding area, including accomodations, dining, nightlife & entertainment, local attractions and a calendar of events. | |
| WSOC.com / GoCarolinas.com - Best bets on what's going on in Charlotte | |
| Charlotte Observer Online - The in-depth news site for the county and metro areas along with entertainment, sports jobs, cars and homes. | |
| Charlotte Trolley - A private, nonprofit organization dedicated to returning electric streetcar operation to the streets of Charlotte. | |
| Town of Cornelius Official Site - This is the website of the Town of Cornelius, North Carolina. This site is the online resource for past, present, and future town business. ... | |
| Town of Davidson Official Site - The online resource for the Town of Davidson, NC municipal government. | |
| Town of Huntersville Official Site - The official site offers comprehensive sources of information of interest to the community including need-to-know phone numbers and email addresses. | |
| Rowan County | |
| Rowan County - Official Website - The Official Rowan County Home Page: Listings of County Offices, Online Access, Directions, etc. | |
| Rowan Public Library - Rowan Public library system. | |
| Salisbury Official City Website - Council and community services and information, local business and environmental details, events and attractions, and employment opportunities. | |
| Visit Salisbury - Information on area attractions, lodging and events. | |
| Rowan Regional Medical Center - A private, not-for-profit, 308-bed acute care hospital with major medical services including maternity, cardiology, oncology, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient services, a 24-hour Emergency Department, hospice and home health, psychiatric, and outpatient drug/chemical dependency services. | |
| Welcome to Salisbury - Local information, historic and civil war tours, city department pages, arts and entertainment, news, economic development, local schools and educational ... | |
| Stanly County | |
| Stanly County - Official Website - This website was created and is maintained by Stanly County Local Government | |
| Stanly County Public Library - Stanly County Public Library, Albemarle, Badin, Locust, Norwood, Oakboro, libraries, North Carolina libraries | |
| Chamber of Commerce - | |
| Convention & Visitors Bureau - Attractions, dining, accomodations, shopping, recreation, and more! | |
| Stanly County Online - News, events, things to do, where to stay, where to eat, recreation, entertainment, shopping, etc. | |
| Stanly News & Press Online - | |
| City of Albemarle - The City of Albemarle is the County Seat of Stanly County, and was incorporated in 1857. | |
| Arts & Entertainment | |
| Bee Creative and Company - Creative activities in the Charlotte/Concord, NC area are for the children, teenagers and adults that would like to express their creative side in activities such as drama, theatre (theater) or creative arts. | |
| Blumenthal Performing Arts Center - | |
| Cabarrus Arts Council - Cabarrus Arts Council's mission is to support all of the arts in the Cabarrus County community. | |
| Charlotte Children's Choir - Preparing children for the performance of a lifetime. | |
| Charlotte Civic Orchestra - | |
| Charlotte Philharmonic Orchestra - One of the fastest growing orchestras in the Carolinas, we feature spectacular guest artists, great programs for the entire family, and you see one of our many TV specials on PBS. | |
| Charlotte Symphony - The Charlotte Symphony is the largest and most active performing arts organization in the central Carolinas, employing over 100 professional musicians, 62 on full-time contracts, for a 40-week season. | |
| Childrens Theatre of Charlotte - | |
| Cricket Arena - Cricket Arena, Charlotte's original Coliseum, hosts an array of exciting events including minor league hockey, concerts, family shows, ... | |
| Discovery Place & Nature Museum - Hands-on science museum. Information on exhibits, hours, admission, and a virtual tour. | |
| ImaginOn - A collaboration between a children¿s public library and children¿s theatre, ImaginOn is an exciting destination for families, a place where journeys of imagination begin and stories come to life. | |
| Lake Norman Monster - | |
| Lake Norman State Park - | |
| Local Movie Showtimes - | |
| Old Courthouse Theatre - The mission of the Old Courthouse Theatre is to offer quality theatrical performances to Cabarrus County and the surrounding area. | |
| Paramount Carowinds Amusement Park - Paramount's Carowinds is the biggest, most unique theme park experience in the Carolinas -- Enter to win free tickets! | |
| Rural Hill Farm - Rural Hill is a restoration in progress with 265 acres of magnificent rural vistas, 11 historic and reconstructed buildings, a variety of farm animals, ... | |
| The Comedy Zone - The Comedy Zone is Charlotte's Premier Comedy Club and Conference Center. We offer the finest in stand-up comics Wednesday through Sunday nights. | |
| The Neighborhood Theatre - The Theatre is relaxed and comfortable, relaxed & fun, relaxed & acoustically correct, relaxed & intimate, ... | |
| Healthcare | |
| Carolinas Healthcare System - | |
| Charlotte Presbyterian Hospital - | |
| NorthEast Medical Center - NorthEast Medical Center in Concord, NC is a regional, not-for-profit hospital serving the healthcare needs of Cabarrus County and the surrounding region. | |
| Colleges | |
| Art Institute of Charlotte - A North Carolina art school and technical college providing fashion marketing courses, interior design training, graphic design courses, web design training, multimedia training, culinary arts schools, and much more. | |
| Catawba College - It is a private, coeducational college, affiliated with the United Church of Christ, which has deliberately chosen to remain a fouryear institution rooted in the liberal arts tradition. | |
| Central Piedmont Community College - CPCC is an innovative and comprehensive college that advances the life-long educational development of students consistent with their needs, interests, and abilities while strengthening the economic, social, and cultural life of its diverse community. | |
| Davidson College - An independent liberal arts institution. | |
| Johnson & Wales - Johnson & Wales - America's Career University - is a private, non-profit, accredited institution offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs in business, culinary, hospitality and technology. | |
| Johnson C. Smith University - Ranked twice by U.S. News and World Report as one of the best comprehensive colleges in the South, Johnson C. Smith University continues to be a leader among private liberal arts colleges in the nation. | |
| Livingstone College - A coeducational, residential, church related college located in Salisbury, the county seat of Rowan County, North Carolina. | |
| Pfeiffer University - The model church-related institution preparing servant leaders for lifelong learning through undergraduate, graduate and adult studies courses. | |
| Queens University of Charlotte - Queens University of Charlotte, private and Presbyterian, educates students for noble lives, productive careers, and responsible citizenship, all within a changing global community. | |
| Rowan-Cabarrus Community College - In 2005, the US Department of Labor recognized RCCC as the most outstanding workforce development provider in the country. | |
| UNC Charlotte - The fourth largest UNC campus, dedicated to excellence in teaching, practical research, and expert public service. | |
| Shopping | |
| Birkdale Village - Patterned after the wonderful texture of New England seacoast towns, Birkdale Village brings to the shopping and residential environment a scale and texture that is atypical of either conventional shopping centers or housing communities. Together, they deliver a varied and rich urban experience not found elsewhere in the Charlotte region. | |
| Carolina Place Mall - Visit Carolina Place located in Pineville, North Carolina for the best in shopping, entertainment and dining! More info about Carolina Place. | |
| Concord Mills Mall - "Where Great Shopping Lives" features hundreds of the best names ... | |
| Eastland Mall - Information on mall events, stores, driving directions, and gift ideas. | |
| North Lake Mall - Northlake Mall, an enclosed regional shopping center debuting Sept. 15, 2005, at the intersection of I-77 and WT Harris Blvd., | |
| SouthPark Mall - Today SouthPark Mall is home to the flagship and largest Belk department store, one of the largest Dillard's ... | |
| Sports | |
| Carolina Panthers NFL - Official team site with audio and video clips, team news, depth charts, transactions, statistics, and player profiles. | |
| Charlotte 49'ers - | |
| Charlotte Bobcats NBA - Official site - news, arena, suites, FAQ. | |
| Charlotte Eagles - Pro soccer teams - men's and women's | |
| Charlotte Knights - The Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox and a member of the International League. | |
| Charlotte Public Golf Courses - | |
| Kannapolis Intimidators - The official website of the Kannapolis Intimidators, Minor League Baseball Class A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. | |
| Lowes Motor Speedway - Formerly Charlotte Motor Speedway. Tickets, event schedules and information on pit passes. Features Nascar Nextel Cup, Busch series, ARCA and Go-Kart ... | |
| NASCAR Official Site - Official site from the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing. Includes news, schedules, points, driver and team information, statistics, ... | |
| Mortgage | |
| Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more. | |
| Area Churches | |
| Charlotte Area Connect - Find a local place of worship that is perfect for you. | |
| Area Information | |
| Community Information - free community profiles | |
| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| Banking | |
| Bank of America - The nation's leading financial institution and home for all of your personal financial needs. | |
| BB&T - BB&T offers you the tools, products, and services to manage your finances, borrow money, invest for the future, and protect yourself and your financial assets. Our community based banking and insurance services are helping people of all age and income groups to achieve their financial goals. | |
| Cabarrus Bank and Trust - A Community Bank ... Created for the people and by the people of Cabarrus County. | |
| First Charter - First Charter - Expect More From Us | |
| First Citizens - First Citizens Bank is an expert in banking,checking accounts and savings account. | |
| SunTrust Bank - SunTrust Banks, Inc. is one of the nation's largest commercial banking organizations with more than 1,600 branch locations and 2,700 ATMs in the southeastern U.S. | |
| Wachovia - Wachovia provides personal finance, small business, corporate and institutional, and wealth management solutions. | |
| History and Culture | |
| Afro-American Cultural Center - | |
| Latta Plantation - Historic farm museum that demonstrates the lifestyles of planters, slaves, and settlers of back country North Carolina located at Huntersville. | |
| North Carolina Historic Sites - A group of 27 unique state historic sites, invites you to see our state as it was and to open doors into the past, which can enable us to better understand the world we live in today. | |
| Reed Gold Mine - The site of the first documented gold find in the United States and one of North Carolina's greatest historical assets. | |
| Salisbury Confederate Prison - The Salisbury Confederate Civil War Prison & National Cemetery located in Salisbury NC. Deep in dixie was home to over 10000 union prisoners of war. | |
| The Mint Museums - Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Mint Museum of Craft and Design features "objects in ceramics, glass, fiber, metal and wood. | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Maps | |
| Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner.... | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Charlotte Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
| National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US | |
| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Tax Information | |
| First-time homeowners - | |
| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Selling your home - | |
| Tourism | |
| Biltmore Estate - Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina offers the romance of America's largest home, gardens, winery, outdoor activities, and a four-star inn on 8,000 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains. | |
| Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce - The Official Travel and Visitor Information site for the Myrtle Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, and South Carolina Grand Strand. | |
| North Carolina Zoo - At N.C. Zoo, you will see some of the world¿s rarest wildlife. Rhinos and elephants roam the 37-acre African Plains. New at N.C. Zoo is the Australian Walkabout, a habitat for animals from down under. | |
| Tweetsie Railroad - Tweetsie Railroad: North Carolina's Original Family Theme Park | |
| Utilities | |
| Connect All Your Utilities - Are you moving and need to connect your utilities? Want to lower your rates by switching providers? | |
