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Fire in camper trailer leaves one dead

One man is dead after a fire in a mobile home park off Airport Road Monday night. William Johnson was identified by his cousin, Thomas ... Read more

by David Purtell, Monday, December 29, 2014 10:13 pm

Local

New Year’s Eve at the Bell Tower in Salisbury

The City of Salisbury will host New Year’s Eve at the Bell Tower Dec. 31. Beginning at 11 p.m., families and friends can enjoy live ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, December 28, 2014 12:05 am

Business

Unemployment office offers more than just a check

The employment situation in Rowan County improved in 2014, but there are still people looking for a job, and in some cases a better job. ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, December 28, 2014 12:00 am

Local

No shortage of shoppers on Christmas Eve

Throngs of people were at stores Wednesday in Salisbury doing last-minute gift shopping and making other preparations for Christmas. The weather was rainy and foggy, ... Read more

by David Purtell, Thursday, December 25, 2014 12:05 am

Local

Salisbury woman celebrates 99th Christmas, turns 100 Saturday

Evelyn Barnette didn’t like Christmas too much when she was growing up. She was born on Dec. 27, 1914, and every year during the holidays ... Read more

by David Purtell, Thursday, December 25, 2014 12:02 am

Local

Fibrant has new leader, but previous one is still involved

Salisbury’s broadband service has a new director, but the man who had been running the system since 2012 isn’t leaving. Kent Winrich is the new director of Fibrant, ... Read more

by David Purtell, Tuesday, December 23, 2014 12:05 am

News

Record number of travelers expected this holiday season in North Carolina

A record number of North Carolinians are hitting the road and catching flights this holiday season, according to AAA Carolinas. AAA estimates that nearly 3 million people in ... Read more

by David Purtell, Tuesday, December 23, 2014 12:02 am

Granite Quarry

Woman gets the Christmas wreath she’s always wanted

GRANITE QUARRY — There’s a lot of interesting items inside the cozy home of Gary and Joyce Gulledge. Gary has been around the world more than ... Read more

by David Purtell, Monday, December 22, 2014 12:03 am

Business

Business Roundup: Catawba professor to give economic outlook at Chamber of Commerce meeting

Eric R. Hake, of Catawba College, will present a 2015 Economic Outlook titled “Green Shoots and Ladders” at the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce’s Power ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, December 21, 2014 12:05 am

Local

Wreck sends three to hospital

A three-car wreck on Statesville Boulevard sent three people to the hospital Saturday afternoon. The wreck happened shortly before 2 p.m. in front of Milford Hills ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, December 21, 2014 12:05 am

Business

County’s new leaders: We can do better

It felt like Christmas had come early to the merry crowd at Trinity Oaks after the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce’s monthly breakfast meeting was ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, December 21, 2014 12:04 am

Business

Cabarrus County’s first licensed distillery open in Concord

CONCORD — Three former political staffers are looking to revamp an old tradition by running the first licensed moonshine distillery in Cabarrus County. Thomas Thacker, Leanne ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, December 21, 2014 12:00 am

News

City Council reviews applications for city manager job

Salisbury City Council met Friday to go through applications for the city manager position. Salisbury is looking for a permanent replacement for former city manager ... Read more

by David Purtell, Saturday, December 20, 2014 12:05 am

Business

New county leadership discusses plans

Rowan County needs a vision and strong partnerships in order to be successful, according to the new members of the county’s Board of Commissioners. Their message is simple: Rowan ... Read more

by David Purtell, Friday, December 19, 2014 12:05 am

News

No recycling pick up on Christmas Day in Salisbury

City of Salisbury The City of Salisbury Public Services Department is already receiving questions about recycling pick-up during the upcoming holidays. The best rule of ... Read more

by David Purtell, Thursday, December 18, 2014 12:00 am

Business

Chick-N-Ale closes after brief stint downtown

A downtown Salisbury restaurant has closed permanently after being open for less than three months. Chick-N-Ale, at 115 E. innes Street, is closed. The restaurant, ... Read more

by David Purtell, Wednesday, December 17, 2014 1:25 pm

News

City audit shows Fibrant in the black; Councilwoman addresses rumors

Salisbury City Council used Tuesday’s annual audit report to highlight, and attempt to dispel rumors about, the city-owned broadband system. During the portion of the ... Read more

by David Purtell, Wednesday, December 17, 2014 12:05 am

Local

Woman escapes house fire in Salisbury; garage burns near Granite Quarry

A Salisbury woman is glad to be alive after a fire damaged her home early Monday morning. Alease Taylor said she had fallen asleep while ... Read more

by David Purtell, Tuesday, December 16, 2014 12:05 am

News

Salisbury City Council will hear annual audit report

Salisbury City Council will hear a presentation on the city’s annual audit during its meeting Tuesday. A letter to council from the accounting firm that ... Read more

by David Purtell, Monday, December 15, 2014 12:05 am

Business

November new corporation filings

Below is a list of the corporations based in Rowan County that were formed in November through the North Carolina Secretary of State. • 4U We Train ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, December 14, 2014 12:05 am

Business

Business Roundup: Kohl’s keeping stores open 24 hours during the days before Christmas

It’s official, people now have no reason to say they couldn’t find time to get their holiday shopping done. Kohl’s Department Stores across the country, including ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, December 14, 2014 12:05 am

Education

Students donate to Toys for Tots

SPENCER — It’s hard to think of a better place to donate toys than at toy museum. And when it’s children making the donation, well, the ... Read more

by David Purtell, Saturday, December 13, 2014 12:05 am

News

Spencer recognizes employees

Town of Spencer SPENCER — During a staff appreciation lunch on Friday, Spencer Town Manager Larry Smith commended all employees for the achievements of the year and ... Read more

by David Purtell, Saturday, December 13, 2014 12:05 am

Local

Fire destroys small home

A fire destroyed a building Thursday in southern Rowan County, but a fast response from firefighters prevented the fire from spreading, according to an official. At 5 p.m., four ... Read more

by David Purtell, Friday, December 12, 2014 12:05 am

News

Spencer’s finances doing well, town manager receives raise

SPENCER — Spencer’s Board of Aldermen heard a positive report on the town’s finances during Tuesday’s meeting. Accountant Eddie Carrick gave an overview of the town’s ... Read more

by David Purtell, Thursday, December 11, 2014 12:05 am

News

Spencer Board wants residents to be informed about stormwater ordinance

Spencer’s Board of Aldermen said during Tuesday’s meeting they want to make sure the public is educated about why a stormwater utility is needed for the ... Read more

by David Purtell, Wednesday, December 10, 2014 12:05 am

Education

Salisbury Planning Board approves Montessori school

Plans are in the works to open Rowan County’s first Montessori school next year. Tuesday, the Salisbury Planning Board unanimously approved recommendation of a Conditional ... Read more

by David Purtell, Wednesday, December 10, 2014 12:05 am

Business

Unemployment rate, number of employed back to ’08 levels

Rowan County’s unemployment rate fell in October to its lowest point since early 2008, according to data from to the state Department of Commerce. The ... Read more

by David Purtell, Wednesday, December 10, 2014 12:05 am

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