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Preview: Salisbury City Council to hear about ways to help homeless population

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council will hear about programs and actions that will help address the homeless issue that is affecting Salisbury. Police Chief ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, August 13, 2023 12:00 am

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Salisbury City Council approves new travel policy for elected officials

SALISBURY — At their last meeting on Aug. 1, the Salisbury City Council approved of a new travel policy that will differ slightly from their ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Friday, August 11, 2023 12:05 am

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Increases in Rowan County lead cases not that cut and dry

SALISBURY — The number of blood lead cases in Rowan County children so far this year is already double the amount for all of 2022. ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, August 10, 2023 12:03 am

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Preview: Bunce Carts having grand opening event this Saturday

SPENCER — This Saturday, right across the street from the North Carolina Transportation Museum, Bunce Carts is organizing an all day grand opening celebration that ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, August 10, 2023 12:00 am

Books

History comes alive: Author gives reading in Salisbury from his new book

SALISBURY — The White House is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world with a past almost as long as America’s. Built over ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Friday, August 4, 2023 12:10 am

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Salisbury hires consultants to devise 10-Year Housing Strategy

SALISBURY — In January, the Salisbury City Council made housing “availability and affordability at all income levels” one of their priorities for the city to ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Friday, August 4, 2023 12:05 am

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Salisbury City Council honors Brian Stallings as interim police chief

SALISBURY — Before Patrick “P.J.” Smith was chosen as Salisbury’s Chief of Police, Brian Stallings served in the position on an interim basis for several ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, August 3, 2023 12:06 am

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City of Salisbury offers residents help with their water leaks

SALISBURY — Having to deal with a water leak can be a daunting and expensive task, but the city of Salisbury wants residents to know ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, August 2, 2023 12:08 am

Local

Total eclipse of the art

SALISBURY — If someone walks down the winding streets of downtown Salisbury, they’ll see sculptures blending into the surrounding scenery. Ten pieces of art in ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, August 1, 2023 12:10 am

Local

A drive down memory lane: N.C. Transportation Museum puts on film and T.V. car show

SPENCER — For the past several years, the North Carolina Transportation Museum has been helping people of all ages rekindle pieces of their past. This ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, August 1, 2023 12:00 am

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Preview: Salisbury City Council to hear from NCDOT about the city’s Amtrak stops

SALISBURY — The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Rail Division will speak to the Salisbury City Council about the Amtrak changes in the city that ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Friday, July 28, 2023 12:05 am

Local

Salisbury offering business owners grants for property improvements

SALISBURY — During Downtown Salisbury Inc.’s quarterly meeting on Wednesday morning, City Planner Emily Vanek announced that the Community Appearance Commission is making $50,000 available ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Friday, July 28, 2023 12:05 am

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New chief of police speaks with downtown stakeholders on crime and homelessness

SALISBURY — This past Monday was Patrick “P.J.” Smith’s first official day as the chief of police for the Salisbury Police Department. One of the ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, July 27, 2023 12:05 am

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Nothing but (inter)net: Downtown Salisbury Inc. building a new website

SALISBURY — Downtown Salisbury Inc. announced during its quarterly stakeholder’s meeting on Wednesday morning that it will be updating their website to make it “more ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, July 27, 2023 12:04 am

Kannapolis

Trinity Church and Stirewalt Road neighborhood development finally moving forward

KANNAPOLIS — After months of back and forth, the Kannapolis City Council approved the rezoning request for the planned neighborhood development located at Trinity Church ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, July 26, 2023 12:08 am

Local

Here’s the scoop: July is Ice Cream Month!

SALISBURY — During last Tuesday’s city council meeting, Mayor Karen Alexander proclaimed July as Ice Cream Month for the city of Salisbury. The perfect summer ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 12:05 am

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“Gearing Up for Success” helping get families ready for school

SALISBURY — Summer vacation is in full swing for many kids and their families, but school will return sooner than most people think. Luckily, the ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, July 23, 2023 12:10 am

Lifestyle

Coming up for air: How a 10-year-old became a scuba diving master

SALISBURY — Trent Ethridge will be turning 11 on July 29. He isn’t old enough to drive and not even in high school yet, but ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Saturday, July 22, 2023 12:09 am

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City Council endorses Salisbury to Asheville train service project

SALISBURY — At Tuesday’s meeting, the Salisbury City Council adopted a resolution of support to endorse passenger train service from the Cabarrus-Rowan Metropolitan Planning Organization ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Friday, July 21, 2023 12:04 am

Local

P.J. Smith officially sworn in as Salisbury Chief of Police

SALISBURY — After months of searching, the city of Salisbury decided to promote the police department’s very own Captain Patrick “P.J.” Smith as the new ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, July 20, 2023 12:10 am

Local

Salisbury City Council hears annual report from Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Department

SALISBURY — During Tuesday’s city council meeting, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director Anne Little presented the department’s annual report. When speaking with council, Little said ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, July 20, 2023 12:10 am

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Local library and theater team up for summer performances

SALISBURY — One of the reasons that makes theater so popular is how tactile it is. The actors get to be in the same room ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, July 20, 2023 12:02 am

News

My water smells like chlorine. What do I do?

SALISBURY — Everyone knows not to drink the water from a swimming pool because of how much chlorine is in it. However, chlorine is not ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, July 19, 2023 12:06 am

News

Preview: Salisbury City Council to hear DEI report, new police chief to be sworn in

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council will be hearing the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Department’s annual report during its upcoming meeting. They will discuss the ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, July 16, 2023 12:00 am

News

Can’t beet it: Kids are digging the new YMCA gardens

SALISBURY — One of the best chefs in the world is Mother Nature. She is responsible for all of the fruits, vegetables and grain that ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, July 16, 2023 12:00 am

Faith

Beacon of light: First United Methodist Church staying strong in times of unrest

SALISBURY— Rev. Mark Conforti never once thought about leaving. But as senior pastor for First United Methodist Church, he and the church’s council were recently ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Saturday, July 15, 2023 12:10 am

Kannapolis

Kannapolis City Council go over status and future of public transit

KANNAPOLIS — The city of Kannapolis is in a position where it is figuring out what direction it wants to take its public transit system. ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Saturday, July 15, 2023 12:08 am

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Salisbury Citizen’s Academy demonstrates how the city operates

SALISBURY — For almost a decade, the city of Salisbury has been organizing its own Salisbury Citizen’s Academy, allowing local residents to take classes in ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Friday, July 14, 2023 12:06 am

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