Published on March 13, 2026
Cabarrus County Commissioners will hold their monthly Regular Meeting on Monday, March 16 at the Cabarrus County Government Center in downtown Concord.
Commissioners will vote on a variety of items discussed at the March 2 Work Session.
During that meeting, the board:
Discussed contracts with Fair Director Courtney Wyatt, looking ahead to the 2026 Cabarrus County Fair and Rodeo. The first contract proposed a five-year extension for Powers and Thomas Midway Entertainment, which provides rides, food and games. The other contract establishes a three-year extension with Southern Rodeo Company. Cabarrus introduced rodeo entertainment for the first time during the 2025 event, drawing 6,000 people over four days. Featured events included bull riding, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, barrel racing, team roping, calf roping, breakaway roping and steer wrestling. The fair has also unveiled a new website: CabarrusCountyFair.com.
Heard an overview from representatives of the Cabarrus Consolidated Human Services Agency (CHSA). CHSAs help communities by improving service delivery, offering a multi-disciplinary approach, saving funds and improving efficiency. The Cabarrus CHSA includes Social Services, Behavioral Health, Child Support, Transportation and Veterans Services. CHSA also collaborates with Cabarrus Health Alliance (CHA) and other local organizations. Learn about all the programs and services by visiting cabarruscounty.us and searching “CHSA.”
Heard requests from Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Tessa Burchett to purchase and upgrade equipment needed for criminal investigations. The first request was for a FSIS II Color Lab System camera used to photograph fingerprints, gunshot residue and other evidence. Burchett also requested an upgrade to three Talino forensic workstations used to examine digital evidence. The total cost for the camera and computer upgrades is $142,068. The Sheriff’s department will use funds generated through the Asset Forfeiture Program. This federal program uses proceeds that were seized in federal crimes The funds are required to be used for criminal investigation equipment.
The board is also scheduled to hear proclamations for National Donate Life Month and Fair Housing Month.
Commissioners will also recognize the Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office for its North Carolina Law Enforcement accreditation. Cabarrus is the third sheriff’s office in North Carolina to attain the accreditation.
Residents can livestream commissioner meetings from the homepage at cabarruscounty.us or YouTube (@CabarrusCounty). Meetings also air on CabCo TV (Spectrum Cable Channel 22).
To read the full Work Session agenda, visit cabarruscounty.us/Government/Boards-and-Committees/Board-Meetings, click the March 2 Work Session tab and select “Agenda” under “Related Information.” Watch the full March Work Session at youtube.com/cabarruscounty.
Stay updated on these and all County programs and projects by visiting cabarruscounty.us/CabGo.