“It shows what we can do when we all pull together for Rowan County.”

— Robert Van Geons, RowanWorks economic development director on recent industrial and retail announcements

“Life is good in Carolville!”

— Carol Lewis, on the miniature Christmas village that now takes up nearly an entire room in her home

“That was the one gift they really wanted, and it was the one gift I couldn’t buy.”

— Chasity Morgan, on her daughters receiving new bikes through the annual partnership of Gerry Wood Auto Group and the Salisbury Police Department

“My main goal is to make sure that they know people are watching. I don’t want them to let him off with a slap on the wrist. He doesn’t deserve to live a normal life.”

— Angela Christy, on Stephen McCarter, who is charged with murder in the November death of her son Stephen Poston in Davie County

“I think it’s coming. You can’t put a price on life and justice.”

— Sheriff Kevin Auten, on outfitting local law enforcement with body cameras