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News

Salisbury Chief of Police hiring brochure is finalized, recruitment process has started

SALISBURY — On Wednesday, the final draft of the brochure for the Salisbury Chief of Police position officially went out. City Manager Jim Greene advised ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Friday, April 7, 2023 12:05 am

Business

Faith Academy students visit downtown Salisbury to learn from local business owners, art gallery operators

SALISBURY — Getting students ready for life after graduation is a big part of a teacher’s job, but is there a way to accomplish this ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, April 6, 2023 12:10 am

Local

Salisbury City Council approves annexation, rezoning request for Statesville Boulevard subdivision

SALISBURY — It appears that Salisbury will be adding to its list of development projects after the city council approved the voluntary annexation for roughly ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, April 6, 2023 12:04 am

Local

Reflections in a pool: A swim coach looks back before being honored

SALISBURY — A great coach’s influence can spread out far and wide and Phyllis Steimel is no exception to the rippling effect on people’s lives ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, April 2, 2023 12:10 am

News

Preview: Salisbury City Council meeting

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council will be having a meeting on Tuesday April 4, at 6 p.m. at the city hall building. Here are ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, April 2, 2023 12:05 am

Local

Cleveland church perseveres for an entire century

CLEVELAND — The Rock Hill Church of Christ in Cleveland has continuously stood firm in its mission to act as a haven for the community ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Saturday, April 1, 2023 12:05 am

Elections

Salisbury City Council has first town hall to discuss possible election changes

SALISBURY — On Thursday night, the Salisbury City Council got to find out where residents stand on the local election process and if any changes ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Saturday, April 1, 2023 12:05 am

Local

‘Black Women Lead’ seeks to start dialogue to make Salisbury better for all

SALISBURY — March is Women’s History Month, so the Salisbury-Rowan NAACP partnered with Mission House for a “Black Women Lead” conversation where the discussion focused ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, March 30, 2023 12:10 am

Local

A 130-year-old piece of Salisbury named a local historic landmark

SALISBURY — Preserving history can lead to a better understanding of how the present came to be and where the future is heading. That can ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, March 28, 2023 12:04 am

News

Hip Op lifestyle: Novant Health doctor’s new study sheds light on hip replacements

SALISBURY — Dr. Paul Lichstein knows what it’s like to be a treated in a hospital and he carries that with him as he helps ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, March 26, 2023 12:10 am

Kannapolis

Kannapolis City Council agrees to reinstate longevity pay plan, increase salaries

KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis City Council thinks highly of city employees and is willing to prove it. The council agreed to reinstate an employee longevity ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, March 26, 2023 12:01 am

Local

Spirit of Rowan 2023: Silent History: Cemeteries can tell a lot about ourselves

Cemeteries can tell so many kinds of stories: mysteries, romances and even horror. Seeing the names and dates, people can infer what happened to those ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, March 26, 2023 12:00 am

Kannapolis

Celebrating the Year of the Trail with Story Walks

KANNAPOLIS — 2023 is the Year of the Trail in North Carolina and the city of Kannapolis is celebrating with Story Walks. The Kannapolis Parks ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, March 26, 2023 12:00 am

Business

Turning over a new leaf: Rufty’s Garden Shop has new owners

SALISBURY — Late last year, Charlie Smith chose to sell Rufty’s Garden Shop after owning it for 30 years. Now the new owners are bringing ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, March 26, 2023 12:00 am

Local

Spirit of Rowan 2023: Growing up with Rowan County through the generations

Terry Holt can still smell the burning. Back in 1964, Holt was just a kid when he was exposed to a Ku Klux Klan rally ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, March 26, 2023 12:00 am

Local

Spirit of Rowan 2023: Food Lion’s reach goes further than just good deals

SALISBURY- Ronnie Smith knows Food Lion like the back of his hand. As he should – his father co-founded it nearly 70 years ago. “Truthfully, ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, March 26, 2023 12:00 am

News

Spirit of Rowan 2023: Staying the same can be the best recipe

Simple food is often the best food. If it’s made by someone who cares about what they serve, it’s going to taste pretty good. More ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, March 26, 2023 12:00 am

Books

Salisbury author gets another chance to write about his favorite band

SALISBURY — Tyler Sehnal has wanted to write a book since high school. But unlike those who always say they will someday, he actually did ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Saturday, March 25, 2023 12:01 am

Clubs

Our State magazine publisher makes return visit to Rotary Club

SALISBURY — Bernie Mann, president and publisher of Our State magazine, detailed his experience in the business for members of the Rotary Club,also  noting how ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Friday, March 24, 2023 12:03 am

Local

Salisbury City Council approves contracts for street paving, sewer maintenance

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council approved an $869,540 contract with NJR Group Inc. for paving streets around the city. A separate contract for $50,000 ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, March 23, 2023 12:10 am

Local

Electrical panel replacement affects businesses, residents near 100 West Innes Street

SALISBURY – Businesses and residents in the 100 block of West Innes Street may be without power beginning Monday, March 27, at 11 p.m. through ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, March 22, 2023 3:06 pm

Local

Under the Helmet series shows the fire department in another light

SALISBURY — Just because someone has a serious job, it doesn’t mean they act serious all the time. Thanks to the Salisbury Fire Department’s Under ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, March 21, 2023 12:06 am

Business

Archie’s Tropical Cuisines offers Rowan County a little bit of paradise

SALISBURY — Archie’s Tropical Cuisines is looking to shake things up in Salisbury. North Carolina is home to some of the best Southern food around, ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, March 19, 2023 12:00 am

News

Preview: Salisbury City Council meeting

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council will be holding a meeting on Tuesday, March 21, at 6 p.m. at the city hall building. Here are ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, March 16, 2023 2:18 pm

News

Meeting held to give update on Empire Hotel

SALISBURY — While work has been ongoing, the Empire Hotel might be seeing more visible progress soon. On Monday, the Empire Hotel Redevelopment Task Force ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, March 16, 2023 12:04 am

Kannapolis

Kannapolis City Council delays rezoning request decision until next month

KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis City Council once again chose to postpone the final decision on whether or not to approve the conditional rezoning request from ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, March 15, 2023 12:07 am

Local

Slower tempo: Salisbury Symphony conductor Hagy retiring

SALISBURY — For 35 years, David Hagy has been one of the biggest reasons music has been celebrated and thrived in Salisbury. He has been ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Saturday, March 11, 2023 12:10 am

Local

Stormwater funds used to replace pipe in Salisbury

SALISBURY — Thanks to contributions from the people of Salisbury, workers on a construction project are breaking ground — literally. Stormwater funds have been used ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Friday, March 10, 2023 12:10 am

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