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Lifestyle

Starting a conversation: Spanglish lessons begin a dialogue

SALISBURY — If you want to get to know someone, it can be challenging even when two people speak the same language. But it’s almost ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, January 10, 2023 12:02 am

Crime

Salisbury looking at ‘Cure’ for curbing gun violence

SALISBURY — Gun violence is one of the nation’s biggest obstacles, with Salisbury being heavily affected by it. Coming up with solutions may seem daunting, ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, January 8, 2023 12:06 am

Local

Salisbury to work with outside partners on Kesler Mill development project

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council has agreed for City Manager Jim Greene to enter into an agreement with Development Finance Initiative to begin the ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, January 5, 2023 12:05 am

Local

Neighborhood Leaders Alliance holds first meeting of year

SALISBURY — The Salisbury Neighborhood Leaders Alliance held their first meeting of the year to go over the new Forward 2040 Comprehensive Plan and discuss ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, January 5, 2023 12:04 am

Local

Salisbury’s local lakes stocked with trout with help from Wildlife Resource Commission

SALISBURY — Now that the holidays are over, people need new ways to spend their weekends. Luckily, Salisbury has plenty of options. Among the latest: ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, January 3, 2023 12:06 am

Local

Salisbury City Council preview: Holding public hearings for land projects

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council will hold its first meeting of the new year on Tuesday night. During the meeting, which is scheduled for ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, January 3, 2023 12:05 am

Local

Salisbury to receive a grant to help expand transit services

SALISBURY — Last week the city announced it had been selected as one of the 11 cities in North Carolina that will receive part of ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, December 27, 2022 12:10 am

Local

The Donnettes try to ‘keep moving’ through their golden years

SALISBURY — When people reach a certain age, some decide to rest and take it easy. For others, that never crosses their minds. Debbie Hoffman, ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, December 27, 2022 12:05 am

Lifestyle

Dealing with a life-changing illness: Bringing awareness can sometimes be the best medicine

SALISBURY — Finding out there is a problem is the first step in coming up with a solution. For Salisbury resident Kara, making people aware ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Saturday, December 24, 2022 12:10 am

News

2022 Downtown Holiday Decorations Winners

SALISBURY- For the 18th year, Salisbury’s Community Appearance Commission (CAC) continues the tradition of touring Downtown Salisbury business holiday window displays, and awarding the most ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, December 21, 2022 1:18 pm

Local

Minority Business Council seeks to inspire members before holidays

SALISBURY — The speaker at Tuesday’s Minority Business Council had a simple question for those gathered: are they working to get rich, or is there ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, December 21, 2022 12:03 am

Local

Santa delivers early gifts to kids at Head Start

SALISBURY — Santa Claus appeared with a sack full of toys last Friday afternoon at The Price Head Start Center to hand out small gifts ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, December 20, 2022 12:06 am

Local

Young professionals get together to network, give back

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Young Professionals held a holiday party Thursday at City Tavern. Typically, the young professional meetings take place twice a month. ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, December 20, 2022 12:05 am

Local

Rockin’ and rollin’ — Bost’s 50 years of practicing law included dealing with some big names in music business

SALISBURY — Vick Bost has been practicing law for over 50 years. Especially for people who haven’t been alive for five decades, Bost’s level of ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, December 18, 2022 12:04 am

Business

Last Christmas for Charlie Smith at Rufty’s Garden Shop

SALISBURY —  Rufty’s Garden Shop has been in Salisbury since 1957. For 65 years, Rufty’s has been one of the local go-to destinations for people ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, December 18, 2022 12:01 am

Business

Food Lion offers affordability, meal planning options for holiday season

SALISBURY — For some families this time of year, making sure everyone gets enough to eat can be even more tricky than normal. With that ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, December 18, 2022 12:00 am

Education

Veterans get help from Santa to deliver Christmas cheer to students

SALISBURY — On Thursday afternoon, American Legion Post 342, American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of the American Legion helped put on a Christmas present ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Friday, December 16, 2022 12:04 am

Local

Pre-bid process for West End Plaza revamping underway

SALISBURY — Rowan County will be soliciting bids from contractors for renovating the West End Plaza into a meeting hall and agricultural center. On Thursday ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, December 13, 2022 12:02 am

Local

Salisbury residents show up to meet Santa, see the Grinch

SALISBURY — On a crisp and gray Saturday, Downtown Development/Downtown Salisbury Inc. put on the “Photos and Firetrucks with Santa and the Grinch” event at ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, December 11, 2022 12:10 am

Local

Rowan County says goodbye to Judges Brown and Eddinger

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Bar Association held a special going away banquet for retiring Chief District Court Judge Charlie Brown and District Court Judge ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, December 11, 2022 12:04 am

Business

Salisbury holds open house for open positions

SALISBURY — The city of Salisbury held an open house Friday for  applicants who are looking for jobs. The city departments that took part were ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, December 11, 2022 12:00 am

Faith

High school senior loves to give back the best way she can

SALISBURY — Giving back to those in need during the holidays is something that people often think about, but not as many are truly proactive ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Friday, December 9, 2022 12:02 am

Local

Salisbury approves of fine increase for parking violations

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council approved of an ordinance to update parking fines by increasing the fee amount from $5 to $25. These violations ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, December 8, 2022 12:10 am

Local

Silver Bells are ringing for Rockwell Museum’s Festival of Trees and Christmas Village

ROCKWELL — For the 15th year in a row, the Rockwell Museum will be hosting its annual Festival of Trees and Christmas Village event. Spearheaded ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, December 8, 2022 12:06 am

Local

‘Only One Amy’ giving out hope for the holidays

SALISBURY — Amy Callahan knows how hard it can be for people who don’t have a home to go to during the holiday season, especially ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, December 8, 2022 12:05 am

Local

Chief Stokes gets a farewell from the city of Salisbury

SALISBURY — Retiring Salisbury Police Chief Jerry Stokes was given a retirement party on Monday afternoon at The Heritage Room on East Council Street. City ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, December 7, 2022 12:05 am

Business

Local Salisbury union strikes a new deal for workers with Granges America

SALISBURY — On Nov. 27, United Steelworkers Local 8573 struck a new collective bargaining agreement with Granges America. The union had signed a five-year contract ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, December 6, 2022 12:02 am

Local

A letter to Santa: the best Christmas present a family could receive

SALISBURY — Writing Santa a Christmas letter is a rite of passage for many kids during the holiday season. For years, letters have been addressed ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, December 4, 2022 12:05 am

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