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Salisbury City Council approves rezoning request for new coffee shop

SALISBURY — At their May 21 meeting, the Salisbury City Council chose to approve a request to rezone two parcels on 410 W. Jake Alexander ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Friday, May 24, 2024 12:05 am

Local

Salisbury City Council approves Kesler Mill site design

SALISBURY — During its May 21 meeting, the Salisbury City Council voted to move forward with one of the proposed designs for the Kesler Mill ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, May 23, 2024 12:10 am

Kannapolis

Kannapolis presents new fiscal year budget

KANNAPOLIS — After holding two, separate work session meetings on May 9 and 13 that went over several upcoming projects and initiatives to consider implementing, ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, May 22, 2024 12:10 am

News

Hoppin’ good time: Carolina Malt House hosts “Brewers Field Day and Harvest Party”

CLEVELAND — When drinking an ice-cold beer from one of the many breweries that have popped up across the Carolinas in recent years, people may ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, May 21, 2024 12:05 am

News

In good hands: VA medical center introduces new inpatient hospice room and dialysis suites

SALISBURY — The death of a family member can be one of the hardest things a person can go through. While the whole process can ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, May 21, 2024 12:04 am

Local

Light at the end of the tunnel: new behavioral health urgent care has been years in the making

SALISBURY — The Rowan County United Way is nearly finished with a passion project of theirs. Since 2019, the RCUW has been steadfast in establishing ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, May 19, 2024 12:10 am

Kannapolis

Preview: Kannapolis City Council to hear recommended budget for upcoming fiscal year

KANNAPOLIS — After holding two work sessions going over different projects and initiatives on May 9 and 13, the Kannapolis City Council will hear the ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, May 19, 2024 12:00 am

Local

Preview: Salisbury City Council to consider approving development plan for Kesler Mill site

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council will be considering whether or not to endorse a development plan for the redevelopment of the 13-acre former Kesler ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, May 19, 2024 12:00 am

Local

New parks and recreation director brings her big city experience to Salisbury

SALISBURY — After a months-long search, Keisha Coxe has replaced Nick Aceves as Salisbury’s new parks and recreation director. Originally from Wadesboro, Coxe is an ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Saturday, May 18, 2024 12:05 am

Kannapolis

A Kannapolis “gem” reopens to a standing ovation

KANNAPOLIS — The smell of popcorn has returned to the Gem Theatre. After five-and-a-half months of renovations, the Kannapolis landmark is once again open to ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Friday, May 17, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Upcoming Salisbury budget proposes increases to fees and the property tax rate

SALISBURY — In a specially scheduled meeting on May 14, the proposed budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year was presented to the Salisbury City Council. ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, May 16, 2024 12:05 am

News

Workshop held for West End youth and family summer grant recipients

SALISBURY— On an ugly morning, people braved rain to come to the Byrne Criminal Justice Initiative West End Grant Youth and Family Capacity Summer Grantee ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 12:06 am

Local

Former Salisbury city attorney did all he could for his country, home

SALISBURY — Francis Rivers Lawther Jr. died on May 7 at the age of 81. For 33 years, Lawther was Salisbury’s city attorney who helped ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 12:05 am

News

Armed Forces Day wreath-laying ceremony on May 18

SALISBURY— On May 18, to coincide with Armed Forces Day, a wreath-laying ceremony will be held at the Patriots Flag Concourse Memorial at City Park ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 12:00 am

News

Salisbury modifies their investment grant program

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council voted to make changes to the city’s investment grant program to match Rowan County’s policy at its May 7 ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, May 12, 2024 12:10 am

Lifestyle

How the West was won: Salisbury resident to present rare gun at NRA gun show

SALISBURY— Through May 17-19, Dallas, Texas is hosting the “2024 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits” event where Salisbury resident Eric Olson will be on hand ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Saturday, May 11, 2024 12:00 am

Local

Cheers! Salisbury renews lease agreement with New Sarum Brewing Company

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council voted to renew a one-year lease agreement with New Sarum Brewing Company that will allow the downtown brewery to ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Friday, May 10, 2024 12:10 am

Local

SPD Major Corey Brooks named new BCJI grant coordinator

SALISBURY — Salisbury Police Chief Patrick “P.J.” Smith announced that Major Corey Brooks will be the Byrne Criminal Justice Initiative’s (BCJI) new grant coordinator for ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, May 9, 2024 12:10 am

News

Salisbury-Rowan NAACP to hold weeklong “Juneteenth Celebration”

SALISBURY — Juneteenth, the day that acknowledges the end of slavery, became an official federal holiday in 2021. Now every June 19 going forward will ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, May 8, 2024 12:05 am

News

Forged in fire: retired educator teaches blacksmithing to Rowan County

ROCKWELL — Hanging in front of James “Jeep” Sabo’s house is a handmade sign that reads, “Jeep’s Forge School of Blacksmithing.” Behind his inconspicuous house ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 12:07 am

News

Preview: Salisbury City Council to receive update on West End improvement project

SALISBURY — Salisbury Police Chief Patrick “P.J.” Smith will be providing an update on the Byrne Criminal Justice Initiative Program that is focused on improvements ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, May 5, 2024 12:00 am

Local

Sculpting Salisbury: Public Arts Commission holds meet and greet, welcome reception for visiting artists

SALISBURY — For the past 16 years, the Public Arts Commission has been championing the voices of hundreds of artists with their annual sculpture shows. ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Saturday, May 4, 2024 12:05 am

Kannapolis

Retired or retiring? Check out Kannapolis!

KANNAPOLIS — Kannapolis was recently named one of the best cities in North Carolina to retire to by “World Atlas” and one of the top ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Saturday, May 4, 2024 12:00 am

Kannapolis

Chief Spry updates Kannapolis City Council on city hall security measures

KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis City Council voted at its March 25 meeting to begin enforcing the ordinance of not allowing weapons in city buildings. In ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, May 2, 2024 12:05 am

Local

Racial Equity Rowan’s “Exploring Education” forum paints picture of Rowan-Salisbury School System

SALISBURY — In February, Racial Equity Rowan held a forum to discuss inequity within the county and the outlook to ratify those wrongdoings. One of ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Rowan Chamber’s second annual “Minority Business Trade Show” builds off of the first one

SALISBURY — On Thursday, the Rowan Chamber of Commerce held their second annual “Minority Business Trade Show” at the Livingstone College Hospitality Center that had ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Saturday, April 27, 2024 12:10 am

Local

South Main Area Plan community visioning session has residents ponder present, future

SALISBURY — The Salisbury Planning and Neighborhoods Department invited local business owners and stakeholders to its South Main Area Plan community visioning session at the ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Saturday, April 27, 2024 12:10 am

News

Parks and rec master plan and Rufty-Holmes engagement

SALISBURY — The city of Salisbury and Rufty-Holmes Senior Center are teaming up on Sunday, April 28 at the Sounds of Spring Concert to gather ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Saturday, April 27, 2024 12:00 am

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