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Salisbury City Council holds work session for new budget, hears from the public

SALISBURY — On Tuesday, before its regularly scheduled meeting, the Salisbury City Council held a work session to go over further details to the upcoming ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, June 8, 2023 12:08 am

News

Salisbury City Council approves financing for new fire station, engine

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council formally approved the financing of the upcoming Fire Station 3 at 150 Mahaley Avenue with JP Morgan at the ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, June 8, 2023 12:06 am

Local

A flame that won’t go out: deputy chief looks back on career

SALISBURY — For over 30 years, Salisbury Deputy Fire Chief David Morris has gone above and beyond to help the community. Now, he’s ready to ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, June 8, 2023 12:05 am

Local

The Lotus Project helps local police foster lasting relationships

SALISBURY — Coming into contact with law enforcement can sometimes be difficult for many reasons. For people with developmental disabilities, it can be more challenging ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, June 7, 2023 12:10 am

Local

Pops at the Post pops off before storms end performance early

SALISBURY — Lightning followed by wind and heavy rain brought an early end to this year’s Pops at the Post concert, but not before the ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, June 6, 2023 12:10 am

Local

Pedal Factory Spring Roll gets into high gear

SALISBURY — On Saturday, the Pedal Factory held its second annual Spring Roll event to raise funds so it can continue the commitment to helping ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, June 6, 2023 12:09 am

Local

Emotions run high at event to end gun violence

SALISBURY — Gun violence has become one of the biggest issues facing America. On Saturday, in front of the Rowan County Administration Building, local community ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, June 6, 2023 12:05 am

News

Preview: Salisbury City Council to go over fiscal budget, election process, and new fire station

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council will hold public hearings regarding the upcoming fiscal budget and to decide if council should adopt staggered four-year terms. ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, June 4, 2023 12:08 am

News

No turn out for community input meeting on upcoming city budget

SALISBURY— On Thursday, the city of Salisbury held the first meeting for residents to give feedback on the proposed budget for 2023-2024 and to make ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, June 4, 2023 12:01 am

Local

Gathering focuses on algae problems with High Rock Lake

SALISBURY— High Rock Lake has always had a special connection with people in the community. However, environmental pressures have started to affect the lake and ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Friday, June 2, 2023 12:10 am

News

Downtown Dollars help make it easy to spend with local businesses

SALISBURY — Downtown Salisbury has grown to become a major hub of shops, restaurants and boutiques that people frequently visit. Keeping the money that’s generated ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, May 31, 2023 12:00 am

Local

Community Action Day marks nearly six decades of service

SALISBURY — In the 1960s, the Lyndon B. Johnson administration declared a war on poverty by establishing community action agencies all over the country to ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, May 30, 2023 12:05 am

Local

‘A Mile in Their Shoes’ event helps paint a picture of life after prison

SALISBURY — Most people assume once someone gets out of prison, their troubles are over. In reality, it’s actually the opposite. Even though there are ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, May 28, 2023 12:10 am

News

Dream weaver: local art teacher still offering summer classes for kids

SALISBURY— Connie Christman is retiring after over 25 years of teaching art. Though she might be “unemployed” for the first time since the 1990s, Christman ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Saturday, May 27, 2023 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury budget sets tax rate at 61 cents per $100 valuation; 58 cent rate would be revenue neutral

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council held a special meeting Tuesday to go over the upcoming fiscal year budget for 2023-2024. The council will be ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, May 25, 2023 12:10 am

Local

Salisbury proposes decreasing tax rate for upcoming fiscal year, but not to revenue neutral

SALISBURY— On Tuesday, the Salisbury City Council heard from City Manager Jim Greene and Finance Director Wade Furches on the proposed city of Salisbury 2023-2024 ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, May 24, 2023 12:01 am

Kannapolis

Public hearing for Trinity Church, Stirewalt roads rezoning request postponed until July

KANNAPOLIS — On Monday night, the Kannapolis City Council accepted petitioner Jack McKinley’s request to postpone the public hearing regarding the rezoning request for the  ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, May 24, 2023 12:01 am

Kannapolis

Kannapolis City Council preview: rezoning request for Trinity Church and Stirewalt Roads continues

KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis City Council will be holding a meeting on Monday, May 22, at 6 p.m. at the city hall building. Here are ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, May 21, 2023 12:05 am

Local

Salisbury City Council to discuss proposed 2023-2024 budget on Tuesday

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council will hold a special, public meeting to present the annual budget for the upcoming fiscal year on Tuesday at ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Saturday, May 20, 2023 12:10 am

Local

VA2K Walk & Roll: Event part of nationwide effort to help veterans

SALISBURY — For any veteran who is trying to get healthier, it’s important to focus on the body and the mind. On Wednesday, the W.G. ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Friday, May 19, 2023 12:05 am

Local

Salisbury City Council approves funds for improvements to former bank building

SALISBURY — The Salisbury city council approved more than $800,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to go toward improvements at the former Wells Fargo ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Friday, May 19, 2023 12:02 am

Local

Salisbury city council to have public hearing on changing term lengths

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council will hold a public hearing next month to see if council member and mayoral term lengths will be extended ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, May 18, 2023 12:10 am

Business

NC chamber official offers guidance to Minority Business Council

SALISBURY — Debra Derr has been all over the place. Currently the Director of Government Affairs at the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce, Derr has ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 12:00 am

Local

The Worthys will clean that bridge when they come to it

SALISBURY — Sometimes doing the right thing doesn’t have to be a big spectacle in order to be effectual. For husband and wife, Carol and ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 12:05 am

Local

Three honored for giving back to Salisbury, Rowan County with Elizabeth Duncan Koontz awards

SALISBURY — Salisbury native and activist Elizabeth Duncan Koontz committed her entire life to making sure those who were underrepresented received the same treatment as ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, May 14, 2023 12:10 am

Local

A boost for startups: The NC Food Innovation Lab helps entrepreneurs

KANNAPOLIS — For groundbreaking discoveries to occur, commitment and a desire to shake up the status quo need to be at the forefront. Almost all ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Saturday, May 13, 2023 12:10 am

Local

Preview: Salisbury City Council to hear report on election process, updates on Parks and Rec renovation projects

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council will hear updates on the election process town hall meetings as well as where things stand with the Civic ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Saturday, May 13, 2023 12:04 am

Local

Shive Elementary is buzzing for reading

ROCKWELL — Getting kids to read books is even more difficult now because of all of the different ways they can spend their free time. ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, May 10, 2023 12:10 am

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