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Local

Planning board votes against proposed Zaxby’s on Jake Alexander

There are two ways to describe Tuesday’s Salisbury Planning Board meeting. One way is to say: The Planning Board voted against adding jobs and tax revenue ... Read more

by David Purtell, Wednesday, January 28, 2015 12:00 am

Entertainment

Salisbury native to appear on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’

Actor and Salisbury native Kevin Carroll will be appearing on ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” Thursday night. It will be Carroll’s first appearance on the popular series, ... Read more

by David Purtell, Wednesday, January 28, 2015 12:00 am

Business

Good times, plenty of bidding at auction

If you’re looking for a little excitement and the chance to get your hands on something cool, old and different, you might want to go to an ... Read more

by David Purtell, Tuesday, January 27, 2015 12:10 am

News

City employee resigns amid investigation into missing money

The woman in charge of a Salisbury city division where money was found to be missing has resigned, according to officials. Jamie Lester was the ... Read more

by David Purtell, Tuesday, January 27, 2015 12:00 am

Local

City almost done restoring phone service for Fibrant customers

City engineers are almost done restoring phone service to Fibrant customers after more than 1,000 of them lost service last week. Kent Winrich, the city’s director for ... Read more

by David Purtell, Monday, January 26, 2015 3:31 pm

Faith

Unity sermon message: Break down barriers of faith

The message may not have been what the congregation was expecting to hear Sunday night at First United Methodist Church in Salisbury, but it’s a ... Read more

by David Purtell, Monday, January 26, 2015 12:00 am

Business

Business Roundup: Sweet Meadow Café will reopen Feb. 1 in its new home on North Main Street

Sweet Meadow Café will reopen at its new location in the Bernhardt building on Feb. 1, the popular restaurant announced on its Facebook page. The cafe, owned ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, January 25, 2015 12:20 am

Business

Increasing the minimum wage

During his State of the Union address Tuesday night, President Barack Obama called on Congress to increase the federal minimum wage. The push to increase the minimum ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, January 25, 2015 12:20 am

Business

Old is new again as vinyl records grow in popularity

What’s new will become old. But what’s old can become new. Trends come and go. Some last longer than others. Some change shape and style ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, January 25, 2015 12:20 am

Local

Shuckin’ the night away at annual Oyster Roast

Good food, good times, good people and a good cause all came together Saturday night for the annual Oyster Roast to raise money for the ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, January 25, 2015 12:05 am

Crime

Kannapolis police make 26 drug-related arrests; 5 others sought

Over two dozen people have been arrested in connection to drug charges after a months-long investigation, according to a press release from the Kannapolis Police Department. ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, January 25, 2015 12:03 am

Faith

90-year-old who escaped burning house dies

A 90-year-old man who survived a fire in his home Sunday has died. Gene Link passed away Wednesday at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Rockwell Rural Fire Chief ... Read more

by David Purtell, Friday, January 23, 2015 12:00 am

Business

Chamber of Commerce reflects on 2014, looks to the future at annual gala

The Rowan County Chamber of Commerce celebrated its success in 2014 and looked forward to 2015 during the annual gala Thursday night at Catawba College. ... Read more

by David Purtell, Friday, January 23, 2015 12:00 am

Business

Grapevine out, Jack Rabbit Slim in for downtown

A downtown wine bar has closed and a new music joint will take its place. The Grapevine on South Main Street, next to the Meroney ... Read more

by David Purtell, Thursday, January 22, 2015 12:30 am

News

Salisbury to extend search for new city manager

Salisbury City Council is extending its search for a new city manager and will seek more applicants, according to city officials. Mayor Paul Woodson said ... Read more

by David Purtell, Thursday, January 22, 2015 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter: Man charged with stealing from purse

A man was charged with assault and larceny early Sunday after he took money out of a woman’s pocketbook at a bar, according to police. Rochelle Lucas ... Read more

by David Purtell, Wednesday, January 21, 2015 12:00 am

Business

Thursday’s Chamber of Commerce annual gala is sold out

The Rowan County Chamber of Commerce’s 89th Annual Gala is sold out. The event will be held on Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Crystal Lounge on the Campus ... Read more

by David Purtell, Wednesday, January 21, 2015 12:00 am

Local

City’s finances on target for fiscal year

Salisbury City Council heard a positive financial update during its meeting Tuesday night. Council heard a report on the city’s financials for the second quarter ... Read more

by David Purtell, Wednesday, January 21, 2015 12:00 am

Crime

Police investigating Friday night shooting

Police are searching for information after a man who was shot late Friday. According to police, David Clayton Moore, 32, was shot in the back after ... Read more

by David Purtell, Tuesday, January 20, 2015 10:44 am

News

Sidewalks, pool halls and financials on council agenda

There are no major items on the agenda for Salisbury City Council’s meeting Tuesday. Council will authorize an agreement between the city and the North ... Read more

by David Purtell, Monday, January 19, 2015 12:00 am

Business

Integro Technologies announces new partnership

Integro Technologies Integro Technologies, a world leader in vision integration, announced a partnership agreement with Schott-Moritex North America to develop innovative and cutting-edge products for industrial ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, January 18, 2015 12:22 am

Business

Construction on the rise in Rowan and across the nation

Construction in Rowan County, and the nation, is on the rise — a good sign for the economy. When the economy crashed in 2008, one of the hardest ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, January 18, 2015 12:00 am

Business

Business Roundup: New Family Dollar store open in Spencer’s downtown plaza

The new Family Dollar has opened in Spencer’s downtown plaza. The store was built in the parking lot and replaces the Family Dollar in the row ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, January 18, 2015 12:00 am

Business

Rowan County trending in the right direction

Rowan County’s economy is heading in the right direction, but it’s slightly behind other mid-sized counties around the country in its recovery from the recession. ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, January 18, 2015 12:00 am

Business

Economist: Economy isn’t growing fast enough, high-tech jobs should be priority

The nation’s economy is growing, but not fast enough, according to a local economist. Associate Professor Eric Hake, who teaches in the School of Business at Catawba College, said there ... Read more

by David Purtell, Friday, January 16, 2015 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury City Council members undecided about re-election bids

Salisbury City Council elections are this year, and as of now all current council members say they haven’t decided whether they will run for re-election. Each ... Read more

by David Purtell, Thursday, January 15, 2015 12:00 am

Local

City Council has short list for city manager job

Salisbury City Council has narrowed its search for a city manager to fewer than 10 candidates. City Council met Monday afternoon at City Hall for ... Read more

by David Purtell, Wednesday, January 14, 2015 12:00 am

News

Spencer aldermen hear from residents on proposed stormwater utility

The small number of people who spoke during a public hearing on Spencer’s proposed stormwater utility were opposed to the ordinance. Three people addressed the town’s Board ... Read more

by David Purtell, Wednesday, January 14, 2015 12:00 am

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