(rÄ­-pÅ­bâ²lÄ­-kÉn) adj. 1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of a republic. 2. Favoring a republic as the best form of government. 3. Republican Of, relating to, characteristic of, or belonging to the Republican Party of the United States.
Cabarrus County is located in the south central section of the state, bordered by the North Carolina counties of Stanly, Union, Mecklenburg, Iredell, and Rowan. The county was formed in 1792 from part of Mecklenburg County. It was named in honor of Stephen Cabarrus of Edenton, who was a member of the North Carolina State Legislature several times, and Speaker of the House of Commons four times.
Clinton is the county seat of Sampson County, North Carolina, United States. The population of Clinton is 8,639 according to the 2010 US Census. Clinton is named for American Revolution General Richard Clinton. The first European settlers came to the Clinton area around 1740.