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Preview: Salisbury City Council to consider increase of 401K contributions for city employees

SALISBURY — At their next meeting, the Salisbury City Council will consider increasing the employer 401K contribution from four percent to five percent for all ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Saturday, November 18, 2023 12:00 am

Local

“Budgeting 101” gets kids thinking about real-world money

SALISBURY— “A penny saved is a penny earned” or so the phrase goes. In this economy, however, it’s probably best to save a little bit ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, November 16, 2023 12:00 am

East Spencer

East Spencer agrees to proceed with $5 million loan for new fire station

EAST SPENCER — The East Spencer Town Council chose to move forward with a $5 million loan from the United States Department of Agriculture to ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, November 15, 2023 12:10 am

Local

Salisbury Police Department to add four new civilian positions

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council approved to add a total of four new civilian positions for the Salisbury Police Department. At the Nov. 8 ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, November 14, 2023 12:10 am

Lifestyle

“Cards for a Cause” make someone’s holiday

SALISBURY — As the holidays draw near, it’s that time of year to contemplate what gifts to buy for friends and family, make travel plans ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Saturday, November 11, 2023 12:00 am

News

Salisbury formally approves its portion of the Granite Quarry annexation agreement

SALISBURY — At their Nov. 8 meeting, the Salisbury City Council voted to approve their part of the annexation agreement that the city has been ... Read more

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

Elections

Salisbury voters approve of staggered four-year terms for city council

SALISBURY — Salisbury residents voted on Tuesday for the city council to have staggered four-year terms instead of the two-year non-staggered terms currently in the ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, November 9, 2023 12:10 am

Elections

Entire Salisbury City Council is re-elected

(Photo gallery features each city councilor taking the oath of office following their election in 2021.) SALISBURY — There will be no changes to the ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, November 9, 2023 12:00 am

Elections

Kannapolis City Council to keep all its members

KANNAPOLIS — For the 2023 Election, all three Kannapolis City Council members who were on the ballot won reelection. Council had three open seats and ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, November 9, 2023 12:00 am

News

Open burning in Salisbury is now prohibited

SALISBURY — The city of Salisbury and 14 counties in western North Carolina have banned open burning due to the risk of wildfires in the ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, November 8, 2023 12:03 am

Local

Rufty-Holmes helps people get the right Medicare coverage

SALISBURY — Finding the perfect health insurance that fits a person’s specific needs is not always easy and often requires outside support. For people of ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, November 7, 2023 12:06 am

News

Actor John Stamos discusses his new memoir and career

SALISBURY — “Everybody’s got a book in them and this is mine.” John Stamos was never really interested in writing a memoir. The “General Hospital” ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Saturday, November 4, 2023 12:08 am

Local

Author John Irving speaks on his craft and his latest novel

SALISBURY — John Irving has been one of the preeminent voices in literature for over half a century. His novels have become bestsellers and have ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Friday, November 3, 2023 12:10 am

Local

One piece at a time: picking up trash after “Halloween Fun Fest”

SALISBURY — This past weekend’s “Halloween Fun Fest” was a festive good time. Residents got to enjoy games, food and music, while mounds of candy ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Friday, November 3, 2023 12:05 am

Local

“Trunk or Treat” supplies the sweets and the scares

CLEVELAND — Halloween is synonymous with candy and horror. They may seem like a rather peculiar combination, but every fall, kids and adults routinely go ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, November 2, 2023 12:05 am

Local

Walk to End Alzheimer’s plants seeds of hope for a cure

KANNAPOLIS — Over 6 million people across the United States are currently living with Alzheimer’s. Not only does it affect those afflicted with the disease, ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, November 1, 2023 12:10 am

Local

“Boo at the Zoo” is a scary good time

ROCKWELL — The weekend before Halloween can be just as busy as the actual holiday. Since Halloween is on a Tuesday this year, many families ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, October 31, 2023 12:10 am

Local

Halloween Fun Fest has something for everyone

SALISBURY — On Oct. 28, Salisbury hosted its “Halloween Fun Fest” where downtown businesses gave out candy to kids wearing intricate costumes with their parents ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, October 31, 2023 12:05 am

Local

Never Alone: local nonprofit is a safe haven for domestic violence victims

SALISBURY — Tonya Dflowers knows what it’s like to be a victim of domestic violence. Dflowers is the founder of Community Grace Inc., a local ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Friday, October 27, 2023 12:10 am

Local

Salisbury agrees to buy three new vehicles for the fire department

SALISBURY — During a special meeting on Oct. 25, the Salisbury City Council approved an order to buy three new vehicles for the fire department. ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Friday, October 27, 2023 12:00 am

Kannapolis

Kannapolis approves Main Street improvement plan

KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis City Council has decided to go ahead with structural improvements to the city’s Main Street. At the Oct. 23 meeting, council ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, October 26, 2023 12:10 am

Elections

Livingstone College hosts city council candidate forum

SALISBURY — On Oct. 24, the night before many Livingstone College students would go to the polls to cast their early vote for this year’s ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, October 26, 2023 12:06 am

Kannapolis

Kannapolis alters Swanee Theatre agreements with West Ave Entertainment, LLC

KANNAPOLIS — During their Oct. 23 meeting, the Kannapolis City Council voted to modify the purchase and operational agreements for the Swanee Theatre. The theater ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, October 25, 2023 12:05 am

Local

Champion has a new home on South Main

SALISBURY — When Critters on South Main Street closed back in July, residents all over Salisbury were wondering what would become of Champion, the mechanical ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, October 24, 2023 12:07 am

Kannapolis

Preview: Kannapolis City Council to look at the operation of the Swanee Theatre

KANNAPOLIS — At the next meeting, the Kannapolis City Council will be looking into a reimbursement and an independent contractor agreement for the Swanee Theatre. ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, October 22, 2023 12:03 am

Business

Walser Technology Group, Inc. celebrates 20-year anniversary

SALISBURY — Walser Technology Group has been in business for 20 years and to honor that watershed accomplishment, WTG organized a celebration gathering on Oct. ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, October 22, 2023 12:00 am

News

Nora Spencer comes to Salisbury to share insight on women in the workforce

SALISBURY — For this month’s Power in Partnership breakfast, the Rowan Chamber of Commerce had Rowan County native and the founder of Hope Renovations, Nora ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Saturday, October 21, 2023 12:08 am

Local

100-year-old Salisbury home named local historic landmark

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council voted to designate the Wright-Hobson House located at 302 South Fulton Street as a local historic landmark. At the ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Friday, October 20, 2023 12:10 am

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