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B(e) positive: First Presbyterian Church hosts blood drive

SALISBURY — The smallest gestures can have the most lasting impact. For people who donate blood, it’s a selfless way to spend an hour of ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Friday, April 26, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Salisbury Police Youth Citizens Academy teaches realities of policing to high schoolers

SALISBURY — Summer is just around the corner and students will have more free time to spend hanging out with friends, playing video games and ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Friday, April 26, 2024 12:05 am

News

“Cultivating Community Conversations” brings the police and Hispanic residents together

SALISBURY — Some of the most impactful moments can start from a simple conversation. On April 23 at the City Park recreation facility, the Salisbury ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, April 25, 2024 12:06 am

Kannapolis

Kannapolis proceeds with rezoning request for townhome development despite resident pushback

KANNAPOLIS — After much back and forth, the Kannapolis City Council ultimately decided at its April 22 meeting to approve a conditional rezoning request for ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Salisbury agrees to $3 million incentive grant for industrial site project

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council came into an incentive grant agreement valued at $3.14 million to be paid over five years with RP Salisbury ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 12:10 am

News

Salisbury gears up for Cheerwine Fest

SALISBURY — The Cheerwine Festival is only a month away and it won’t be long until tens of thousands of people converge on downtown Salisbury ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, April 21, 2024 12:10 am

Local

West End project coordinator resigns due to confrontations with city staff, residents

SALISBURY — Chanel Nestor, the former grant coordinator for the West End Byrne Criminal Justice Initiative (BCJI), resigned from her position this week based on ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, April 21, 2024 12:10 am

Kannapolis

Preview: Kannapolis City Council to vote on approving CDBG and HOME program fund

KANNAPOLIS — At its upcoming meeting, the Kannapolis City Council will consider approving the fiscal year 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, April 21, 2024 12:00 am

Business

From the bottom of his heart: cardiologist discusses link between heart and mental health

SALISBURY — Dr. Jonathan Fisher, the author of the book “Just One Heart: A Cardiologist’s Guide to Healing, Health and Happiness,” takes his teachings to ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, April 21, 2024 12:00 am

Local

First input session for parks and recreation and senior center master plan is a success

SALISBURY — Earlier this month, Salisbury and Rufty-Holmes Senior Center came into a contract agreement with CPL Architects and Engineers, P.C. and Lifespan Design Studio ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Saturday, April 20, 2024 12:10 am

Lifestyle

Arbor Church’s Community Day and Music Jam is full of fellowship and fun

SALISBURY — The Arbor Church in Woodleaf knows if you offer delicious food and live music, people will show up en masse. On April 13, ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Saturday, April 20, 2024 12:00 am

News

West End project coordinator tenders resignation after emotional Salisbury City Council meeting: Council allows BCJI grant distribution amid emotional meeting:

SALISBURY — Emotions ran high during Tuesday’s Salisbury City Council meeting, where officials were discussing West End grant dispersement. On Wednesday, the project coordinator resigned ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, April 18, 2024 12:05 am

Local

“Tractors & Trains” event gets people’s wheels turning

SPENCER — The North Carolina Transportation Museum held its annual “Tractors & Trains” event on April 12 and 13 for eager residents who wanted to ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 12:10 am

Cleveland

In full swing: Woodleaf Park takes over old elementary school site

SALISBURY — Though Woodleaf Elementary closed its doors in 2017 due to them consolidating with Cleveland Elementary, its legacy will continue as the new Woodleaf ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Preview: Salisbury City Council to receive an update on the Cheerwine Festival

SALISBURY — At their next meeting, the Salisbury City Council will hear a presentation from Event Coordinator Vivian Koontz regarding an update on the upcoming ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, April 14, 2024 12:00 am

Local

Labor of love: Reid Leonard’s “Arch of Freedom” is coming into focus

SALISBURY — When longtime Salisbury resident Reid Leonard died on Nov. 15, 2023, there was still plenty left on his plate that he never got ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Saturday, April 13, 2024 12:10 am

Local

North Carolina United Way puts on annual Spirit of N.C. Awards

SALISBURY — The United Way of North Carolina held its annual Spirit of N.C. Awards on April 9 at the Charles Mack Citizen Center in ... Read more

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

Kannapolis

Kannapolis residents and city officials examine unsheltered population issues

KANNAPOLIS — During the Feb. 12 Kannapolis City Council meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Doug Wilson made a speech regarding the current state of the unsheltered ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, April 11, 2024 12:10 am

News

Free tax assistance returns to Rufty-Holmes Senior Center

SALISBURY — The last day to file taxes is April 15 and many people are using the days they have left to get everything straightened ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 12:06 am

Kannapolis

Kannapolis recognized at annual safety awards

KANNAPOLIS — The North Carolina Department of Labor recognized area employers and employees at the agency’s annual safety awards banquet held on April 9, in ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 12:05 am

Local

Full Court Press: Catawba grad and Harlem Globetrotter gives tips on basketball and life

SALISBURY— It’s always important to remember where you came from, so Jolly Manning goes out of his way to make sure he’ll never forget.  The ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 12:05 am

News

Salisbury and Rufty-Holmes agree to deal for civic center improvement project master plan and feasibility study

SALISBURY — At the Salisbury City Council meeting on April 2, Salisbury and Rufty-Holmes Senior Center chose to pursue a contract agreement with CPL Architects ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Saturday, April 6, 2024 12:10 am

News

Salisbury raises health insurance premiums by 3 percent

SALISBURY — On April 2, after postponing a final decision on the matter due to Council Member Anthony Smith not being present at their last ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Saturday, April 6, 2024 12:05 am

Local

Pilot program hopes to boost small businesses all over Salisbury

SALISBURY — The city of Salisbury and the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to create a pilot Small Business Assistance Program with ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Friday, April 5, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Salisbury remembers fallen Lexington firefighter

SALISBURY — Lexington Firefighter Capt. Ronnie Metcalf died on March 29 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem after experiencing injuries from a house ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, April 4, 2024 12:08 am

Local

Caring for each other: Local chiropractor visits with Parkinson’s patients to teach treatment for them

SALISBURY — April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month and to assist in spreading the word on unique ways to look after the disease, Parkinson’s Advocacy of ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, April 4, 2024 12:07 am

Kannapolis

Kannapolis City Council moves forward with parks and rec master plan

KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis City Council voted to approve the 2024-2034 Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan at its March 25 meeting. Parks and Recreation ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, April 3, 2024 12:05 am

Books

Fantasy author Christopher Paolini goes through his beginnings, new releases and legacy

SALISBURY — Author Christopher Paolini was the guest speaker for the Rowan Public Library’s “Virtual Author Talk” series on March 14 as part of the ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 12:04 am

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