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Elections

Spencer board newcomer Muhammed seeks re-election

SPENCER — One month into his appointment to the town of Spencer’s Board of Aldermen, Rashid Muhammed said he is looking to bring the town ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, July 24, 2019 12:00 am

Elections

Sam Morgan campaigns for second term as Spencer alderman

SPENCER — Campaigning with hopes of bringing cohesiveness, enthusiasm, pride and camaraderie back to the Spencer community, Sam Morgan is running for a return to ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, July 24, 2019 12:00 am

Kannapolis

News good on county health report, Cabarrus Health Alliance says

KANNAPOLIS — Unveiling the findings from Cabarrus County’s 2018 “State of the County Health Report” to the Kannapolis City Council on Monday, Cabarrus Health Alliance ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, July 23, 2019 12:00 am

Education

New RSS teachers gear up for school year

SALISBURY — With two and a half weeks until the start of the 2019-20 academic year for Rowan-Salisbury Schools, a new crop of teachers gathered ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, July 23, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Animal adoption special scheduled Wednesday

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Animal Shelter will offer animal adoptions at a reduced price from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday. All pet adoptions will ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, July 23, 2019 12:00 am

Education

As homeschool enrollment soars, RSS works to form partnership

SALISBURY — With the new academic year looming ever closer, a group of parents gathered in a conference room of the Rowan County Public Library ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, July 21, 2019 12:15 am

Lifestyle

For Commissioner Klusman, a love of trees is personal

SALISBURY — As the Rowan County Board of Commissioners looks toward creating an agricultural center at West End Plaza, Commissioner Judy Klusman is advocating for ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, July 21, 2019 12:00 am

Education

Summer Meals Program distributes books during iRead/iFeed

SALISBURY — In just 13 days in June, Rowan-Salisbury Schools distributed 8,380 free breakfasts, 16,025 free lunches and 868 free snacks to children and teenagers ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, July 19, 2019 12:00 am

Elections

Spencer, Granite Quarry lack mayoral candidate as filing nears its close

SALISBURY — Today is the last day to file for municipal elections, and in Rowan County, two races lack any candidate and another has four ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, July 19, 2019 12:00 am

Education

From the mind of mom: On uncomfortable questions

There’s no truer right of passage in young, married life than those inappropriate, prying questions. You know the ones I’m talking about: “So, when are ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, July 18, 2019 12:00 am

Education

Rowan Museum brings hands-on learning through Civil War camp

As the blistering July sun crept higher over the horizon, a group of young soldiers makes the trek back to Granite Quarry’s Old Stone House. ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, July 17, 2019 12:00 am

Education

Actions in Faith and Justice working to address school to prison pipeline

SALISBURY — Since 2017, Actions in Faith and Justice has used a painful part of Rowan County’s history — the Aug. 6, 1906, lynchings of ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, July 17, 2019 12:00 am

Education

A journey of self-discovery: DaQuan Coleman talks path to college

As 21-year-old DaQuan Coleman reflected on the path leading to his upcoming matriculation to Livingstone College, he sat, arm hooked over the back of his ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, July 14, 2019 12:05 am

Local

Spencer municipal races slow to fill

SPENCER — Six of eleven days to file for candidacy in municipal elections have passed, leaving Spencer’s race for all six seats on the Board ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, July 14, 2019 12:05 am

Education

Outgoing president says Catawba poised to move forward

SALISBURY — Brien Lewis may be entering his last year as Catawba College’s president, but operations remain at full swing across the campus. The school ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, July 12, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Spencer club says it will feature drag and cabaret performers, not strippers

SPENCER — A private club that plans to open soon in Spencer has clarified statements on its website promising to feature bands, entertainers and occasional ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, July 12, 2019 12:00 am

Education

Salisbury High School hosts summer STEM camp

Scattered throughout four classrooms on the third floor of Salisbury High School, 43 students have gathered around tables and desks for a collection of hands-on ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, July 11, 2019 12:00 am

Education

From the mind of mom: There’s something about July

If you’re like me, you’ve got a certain time of the year when things just feel “touched.” Maybe it’s fate, maybe it’s karma — maybe ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, July 11, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Private club in Spencer vows safety to be priority

SPENCER — Promising a full bar, live bands, pool tables, “occasional male and female strippers” and more, a private club is on the way to Spencer’s ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, July 11, 2019 12:00 am

Education

West Rowan students claim top spots in national masonry competition

A recent trip to Louisville, Kentucky, alongside two students is fresh on the mind of West Rowan High School masonry teacher Rodney Harrington. Their destination? ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, July 10, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Saving Grace Farm looking ahead to expansion

SALISBURY — Saving Grace Farm Executive Director Janna Griggs stood with her wrists resting against her hips as she surveyed the surrounding pastures, trail and ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, July 9, 2019 12:00 am

Education

Catawba College president says he chose not to seek contract renewal

SALISBURY — Catawba College President Brien Lewis on Monday had time for but a few words about the morning announcement that he would leave Catawba ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, July 9, 2019 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter: Man held under $105,000 bond for string of charges

A Salisbury man is currently being held at the Rowan County Detention center under a combined $105,000 secured bond following an alleged string of crimes ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, July 8, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Amateur radio enthusiasts ham it up at Firecracker gathering

SALISBURY — The hundreds of people who flocked to the Salisbury Civic Center on Saturday have one unifying passion: Ham radio. Despite its name, this ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, July 7, 2019 12:00 am

Crime

Officers searching for suspect in F&M Bank robbery

SALISBURY — A man robbed the F&M Bank on Jake Alexander Boulevard on Friday afternoon, according to the Salisbury Police Department. Lt. Greg Beam said ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, July 5, 2019 8:56 pm

Education

Local teacher traveling to bring service-learning to classrooms

With stops at Yellowstone National Park, Seattle and then all the way to Belize, a Rowan County educator is putting in the miles this summer ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, July 5, 2019 12:00 am

Education

From the mind of mom: Celebrating celebrations

As a working mom, a sick mom, this past week and a half has been far from my greatest. The mornings have come too soon, ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, July 4, 2019 12:00 am

Education

Livingstone-based summer program keeps kids learning through summer

While some cling to the concept “if you build it, they will come,” 21st Century Community Learning Center facilitator James Davis this summer took the ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, July 4, 2019 12:00 am

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