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Lifestyle

Serving up skills: Pickleball camp encourages area children to pick up the game

SALISBURY — Most people probably think pickleball is a sport for the older crowd, but a camp hosted by Salisbury and the local YMCA showed ... Read more

by Chandler Inions, Sunday, June 30, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Landis Police arrest man following chase in excess of 100 mph

LANDIS — Last week, the Landis Police Department reportedly clocked an SUV going 105 mph on Old Beatty Ford Road. A pursuit followed that resulted ... Read more

by Chandler Inions, Sunday, June 30, 2024 12:00 am

Local

West End children receive ApSeed pre-K touchpads

SALISBURY — Who says learning can’t be fun? The Salisbury-based nonprofit ApSeed continued its distribution of additional custom-built pre-K educational touchpads with three events throughout ... Read more

by Chandler Inions, Friday, June 28, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Rowan Helping Ministries receives $80,000 Lowe’s Hometowns grant

SALISBURY — Rowan Helping Ministries is on the receiving end of $80,000 from a Lowe’s Home Improvement program. The funding will facilitate renovations to the ... Read more

by Chandler Inions, Friday, June 28, 2024 12:10 am

Cleveland

Cleveland passes budget, retains tax rate

CLEVELAND — During a meeting on Monday, Cleveland’s Board of Commissioners officially approved the budget for the upcoming fiscal year without raising the current tax ... Read more

by Chandler Inions, Thursday, June 27, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Libertarian executive nominees attend Salisbury Pride Festival

SALISBURY — A Gallup poll from last year revealed that 63 percent of U.S. adults agree with the statement that the two major American political parties ... Read more

by Chandler Inions, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 12:10 am

News

Salisbury’s Dole calls Congress to act on veteran’s behalf

WASHINGTON — Salisbury’s Elizabeth Dole delivered remarks on Tuesday on behalf of the nation’s largest veteran service organization during a press conference near Capitol Hill, ... Read more

by Chandler Inions, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 12:05 am

Local

Salisbury shows its Pride: Annual festival marks huge Saturday draw

SALISBURY — Salisbury’s annual Pride Festival saw every color of the rainbow flying high on Saturday in Bell Tower Green. The annual event comprises music, food, ... Read more

by Chandler Inions, Tuesday, June 25, 2024 12:10 am

News

Out-of-state ATV accident leaves two Rowan-Iredell firefighters dead

Two firefighters from western Rowan County were killed in an incident described by the town of Cleveland Facebook page as an ATV accident. According to ... Read more

by Chandler Inions, Sunday, June 23, 2024 1:43 pm

Local

Hall’s Chapel Primitive Baptist hosts second annual Praise in the Parkin’ Lot

SALISBURY — Hall’s Chapel Primitive Baptist is hosting the second annual Praise in the Parkin’ Lot event on June 29 from 11 a.m. to 5 ... Read more

by Chandler Inions, Sunday, June 23, 2024 12:00 am

BREAKING NEWS

Kannapolis train impact victim identified

KANNAPOLIS — The man killed after being struck by a train Thursday in Kannapolis has been identified. Javieon Auviance Drayton, 20, of Concord, died following ... Read more

by Chandler Inions, Friday, June 21, 2024 5:07 pm

Local

Proposed apartments draw West Square concerns

SALISBURY — On Tuesday, a development representative met at 510 South Main Street with several neighbors from the adjacent community to discuss the prospect of putting ... Read more

by Chandler Inions, Friday, June 21, 2024 12:10 am

News

Salisbury shows its Pride in upcoming festival

SALISBURY — On Saturday, Salisbury will be awash in all the colors of the rainbow as it celebrates the annual Pride Festival at Bell Tower Green. ... Read more

by Chandler Inions, Thursday, June 20, 2024 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury’s first World Refugee Day celebration holds special meaning

SALISBURY — Grace Gbunblee Knight is no stranger to the immigrant experience. A first-generation American, her family relocated to the United States from the West ... Read more

by Chandler Inions, Wednesday, June 19, 2024 12:04 am

Local

Salisbury scramble: Locals descend on nearby U.S. Open

PINEHURST — Millions watched as memories were cast against an unforgettable backdrop at the Cradle of American Golf over the weekend. While all eyes were on ... Read more

by Chandler Inions, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 12:05 am

News

Spencer approves budget, 5.5-cent tax increase

SPENCER — Amid little fanfare, the Spencer Board of Aldermen approved the budget for the upcoming fiscal year on Tuesday at town hall. The budget carries ... Read more

by Chandler Inions, Saturday, June 15, 2024 12:05 am

Landis

Landis approves budget, retains current tax rate

LANDIS — The Landis Board of Aldermen approved the budget for the upcoming fiscal year on Monday, keeping the current property tax rate where it was. ... Read more

by Chandler Inions, Thursday, June 13, 2024 12:08 am

Local

Salisbury names Jason Wilson interim utilities director

SALISBURY — Salisbury City Manager Jim Greene has named Jason Wilson, P.E., as interim director of Salisbury-Rowan Utilities (SRU), effective July 1. Wilson currently serves ... Read more

by Chandler Inions, Thursday, June 13, 2024 12:05 am

Education

Last call for applications for student, employee IDs for voting

The final application period for eligible educational institutions and government agencies to apply to have their student and employee photo IDs approved for voting purposes ... Read more

by Chandler Inions, Thursday, June 13, 2024 12:00 am

Education

Catawba awarded tree campus higher education

Catawba College News Service SALISBURY — Catawba College was honored with a 2023 Tree Campus Higher Education recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation, reaffirming its ... Read more

by Chandler Inions, Thursday, June 13, 2024 12:00 am

News

Three-day program promises only Good News: One of the largest global convention organizers will once again draw thousands to Salisbury

Submitted SALISBURY — It’s the start of summer and the Pratt family could be headed to a theme park, the beach or even visiting grandparents ... Read more

by Chandler Inions, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 12:00 am

News

Salisbury Symphony taps Wiley to lead after thorough music director search

SALISBURY — As the Salisbury Symphony navigated through its fifth decade making music, this past season proved a transformative journey. The symphony embarked on an important ... Read more

by Chandler Inions, Sunday, June 9, 2024 12:09 am

News

Spencer closes in on budget with 5.5-cent tax increase

(Update: This story has been updated to include expenditure details from the Spencer Public Works Department.) SPENCER — When the Spencer Board of Aldermen gathers on ... Read more

by Chandler Inions, Saturday, June 8, 2024 12:10 am

Local

‘Dedicated to his job’ – China Grove celebrates officer recognized for role at Carson High

China Grove Police Officer Nick Carpenter was recognized as the staff member of the year at Jesse C. Carson High School. During the regularly scheduled ... Read more

by Chandler Inions, Friday, June 7, 2024 12:10 am

China Grove

China Grove approves temp social district guidelines

CHINA GROVE — Following months of exploration on the matter, China Grove town officials took steps on Tuesday to permit open alcohol consumption at various events ... Read more

by Chandler Inions, Friday, June 7, 2024 12:05 am

Local

On the trail: Michigan gov. visits Salisbury on Biden campaign behalf

SALISBURY — Michigan’s executive made a stop in Salisbury earlier this week as part of a tour through the Tar Heel State. Governor Gretchen Whitmer ... Read more

by Chandler Inions, Thursday, June 6, 2024 12:10 am

News

China Grove budget proposal includes six-cent tax increase

CHINA GROVE — Town officials reviewed a budget on Tuesday for the upcoming fiscal year that will result in a six-cent tax increase. However, the council ... Read more

by Chandler Inions, Thursday, June 6, 2024 12:05 am

Education

St. Matthew’s Lutheran awards scholarships

St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church scholarships have been awarded for 2024-2025. The following 25 members of St. Matthew’s are recipients. All scholarships are $500 per semester ... Read more

by Chandler Inions, Thursday, June 6, 2024 12:00 am

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