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Passing the torch: Gary’s under new ownership

Since April 21, 1971, Gary’s Bar-B-Q has been a China Grove institution. On March 3, 2026, the torch — tongs? heat-resistant gloves? — passed to…

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Chrismons workshop draws numerous out-of-state guests

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Nature’s beauty: Plein Air art exhibit at Rail Walk studios

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Class is in session: Landis C.A.R.E.S. helps residents learn about town services

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China Grove Farmers Market not opening this season

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Getting another chance: Rescue dogs provide support to veterans

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Smile: Missions of Mercy dental clinic aids hundreds across two-day RoCo event

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Golden years: Salisbury resident honored for 50 years of service

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Late Salisbury mayor Karen Alexander honored with Long Leaf Pine, flower garden, mural

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‘One book, two book’: DAR members read to students, donates books during Read Across America

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Packing food: Scouts in Rowan collect, donate food for food pantries

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High school basketball: State championship scores

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First Baptist Church of Salisbury welcomes senior pastor

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RoCo Public Health encourages residents to share their experiences through a substance use community survey

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Civil Air Patrol pilot earns FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award

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Preview: Rowan County Commissioners to hear animal services donation, public safety radio projects

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Preview: Salisbury City Council to consider development ordinance developer process, house setback changes

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Rowan Humanists support science teachers

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Rowan County sells $45 million bond at lower than anticipated interest rate

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Kannapolis sets project goals for upcoming fiscal year budget

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Two firefighters injured as Rowan County firefighters respond to China Grove three-alarm house fire

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St. Party’s Day: Kannapolis set for full weekend of St. Patrick’s Day events

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College men’s basketball: Wake Forest in NIT, Deacs play March 18

The NIT: The 32-team bracket was released at 9:30 p.m. ET on Sunday — three hours after the 2026 Men’s NCAA Tournament. Action…

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College men’s basketball: Eight ACC teams in NCAA tourney

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College women’s basketball: D-II Regional scores

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College men’s basketball: Division II Regional scores

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College men’s basketball: Duke edges Virginia, ACC tourney scores

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Crime & Justice

Blotter for March 13

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Blotter for March 12

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Blotter for March 11

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Blotter for March 10: Rowan County Sheriff’s Office conducts undercover human trafficking operation

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Lifestyle

Ashlie Miller: Daffodils

“Daffodowndilly”By A.A. Milne She wore her yellow sun-bonnetShe wore her greenest gown;She turned to the south windAnd curtsied up and down.She turned to the sunlightAnd…

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Ester Marsh: What is plantar fasciitis?

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Bridge Brigade: Salisbury Section tourney wraps up

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Ann Farabee: Go to church

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Darrell Blackwelder: Lawn care is important this month

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Business

Macy’s Distribution Center partners with Second Harvest and Big Elm Ministries to spread love on Valentines Day

Macy’s Distribution Center in China Grove generously donated luxury bath and body products, fragrances and cosmetics to Second Harvest Food Bank to be shared with…

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Explore North Carolina’s early transportation story during America 250 Presentation Series

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Working Lands Trust earns national recognition, showing strong conservation commitment

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Luck of the Irish: St. Patrick’s Train ride returns to the N.C. Transportation Museum

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Catawba College named winner of NC Collegiate Hunger Challenge: Food Lion Feeds and North Carolina Campus Engagement recognize student leaders for tackling food insecurity

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Top News

Passing the torch: Gary’s under new ownership

Chrismons workshop draws numerous out-of-state guests

Nature’s beauty: Plein Air art exhibit at Rail Walk studios

Class is in session: Landis C.A.R.E.S. helps residents learn about town services

China Grove Farmers Market not opening this season

Getting another chance: Rescue dogs provide support to veterans

Smile: Missions of Mercy dental clinic aids hundreds across two-day RoCo event

Golden years: Salisbury resident honored for 50 years of service

Late Salisbury mayor Karen Alexander honored with Long Leaf Pine, flower garden, mural

‘One book, two book’: DAR members read to students, donates books during Read Across America

Packing food: Scouts in Rowan collect, donate food for food pantries

Top Sports

High school basketball: State championship scores

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First Baptist Church of Salisbury welcomes senior pastor

RoCo Public Health encourages residents to share their experiences through a substance use community survey

Civil Air Patrol pilot earns FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award

Preview: Rowan County Commissioners to hear animal services donation, public safety radio projects

Preview: Salisbury City Council to consider development ordinance developer process, house setback changes

Rowan Humanists support science teachers

Rowan County sells $45 million bond at lower than anticipated interest rate

Kannapolis sets project goals for upcoming fiscal year budget

Two firefighters injured as Rowan County firefighters respond to China Grove three-alarm house fire

St. Party’s Day: Kannapolis set for full weekend of St. Patrick’s Day events

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More sports

College men’s basketball: Wake Forest in NIT, Deacs play March 18

College men’s basketball: Eight ACC teams in NCAA tourney

College women’s basketball: D-II Regional scores

College men’s basketball: Division II Regional scores

College men’s basketball: Duke edges Virginia, ACC tourney scores

Crime & Justice

Blotter for March 13

Blotter for March 12

Blotter for March 11

Blotter for March 10: Rowan County Sheriff’s Office conducts undercover human trafficking operation

Lifestyle

Ashlie Miller: Daffodils

Ester Marsh: What is plantar fasciitis?

Bridge Brigade: Salisbury Section tourney wraps up

Ann Farabee: Go to church

Darrell Blackwelder: Lawn care is important this month

Business

Macy’s Distribution Center partners with Second Harvest and Big Elm Ministries to spread love on Valentines Day

Explore North Carolina’s early transportation story during America 250 Presentation Series

Working Lands Trust earns national recognition, showing strong conservation commitment

Luck of the Irish: St. Patrick’s Train ride returns to the N.C. Transportation Museum

Catawba College named winner of NC Collegiate Hunger Challenge: Food Lion Feeds and North Carolina Campus Engagement recognize student leaders for tackling food insecurity

Opinion

Letters: Space to flourish

Leaving the party that left me: Part 2

Tom Campbell: Berger may not be dead, but he is seriously wounded

Letters: Amoral actions

Strillacci: Just a bite

Education

Pfeiffer University announces U.S. Senator Thom Tillis as the 2026 Eugene I. Earnhardt Series guest

Catawba College welcomes second Steinway Spirio

Civitan Club of Salisbury awards 11 scholarships

Bridge of Hearts to begin serving Rowan-Salisbury Schools in fall

Investing in educators: How NHCS builds a culture of Innovation

Arts & Entertainment

Lee Street theatre brings to life ‘killer’ hard rock musical “Lizzie”

Spongebob Musical opens June 2

McCreery, Shea among NC Music Hall Of Fame’s six new inductees for 2023

St. Luke’s Episcopal to celebrate coronation of King Charles with concert Friday night

Yes, you can come home again — China Grove’s Gary Lowder bringing beach music to Kannapolis, Faith

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