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News

Political notebook: Rowan Democratic leaders wait to choose chairman endorsement

One of Salisbury’s own is running for chairman of a state political party, but neither the current or previous Rowan County Democratic chair are saying whether they’d endorse Constance ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, January 10, 2015 12:10 am

Health

Salisbury VA’s wait times average for nation, second best in NC

The Salisbury VA’s patient wait times rank second best in North Carolina and about average nationwide, according to a report released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Veterans ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, January 10, 2015 12:10 am

News

Public comments may not affect Charlotte’s biosolid permit

A permit for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities to spread sewer sludge on Rowan County farm fields could be approved regardless of input from local residents. Last year, Charlotte ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, January 9, 2015 12:10 am

Education

Central office loan could be considered by state in February

A loan for the Rowan-Salisbury School System’s new central office may be considered on Feb. 3 by the Local Government Commission for approval. The loan, for $6.5 ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, January 8, 2015 10:38 am

Health

Flu infection rates in Rowan lower than national, regional average

The flu in Rowan County isn’t quite as severe as the national average, but local statistics still place the virus at a concerning level, according ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, January 8, 2015 12:10 am

Health

Winter proves difficult time for blood donations

Temperatures aren’t the only things that drop in winter. American Red Cross representatives say the overall amount of blood donated is noticeably lower during winter months, ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, January 7, 2015 12:10 am

China Grove

China Grove council outlines interim fire chief’s role

CHINA GROVE — Two fire departments are now officially sharing Mike Zimmerman. Zimmerman, the current fire chief of Bostian Heights, began serving as China Grove’s ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, January 7, 2015 12:10 am

News

Commissioners give surplus equipment to non-profit group

A nonprofit group based in the former Salisbury Mall will receive more than four dozen pieces of surplus equipment after a vote by Rowan County ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, January 6, 2015 12:10 am

News

Commissioners approve school central office loan unanimously

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday quietly gave a unanimous thumbs up to financing for the Rowan-Salisbury School System’s new central office. With ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, January 6, 2015 12:10 am

China Grove

China Grove planning board pushed back

CHINA GROVE — A China Grove Planning Board meeting originally scheduled for Thursday will have to wait a week. During the meeting, the planning board ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, January 5, 2015 2:44 am

Local

Deeds

Here are the deeds from the Rowan County Register of Deeds Office for the period ending Dec. 15: Atwell Township: Hoke Stanley Shirley to Roger ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, January 5, 2015 12:01 am

China Grove

China Grove planning board to review land use plan draft

CHINA GROVE — China Grove will soon get a look at the town’s first-ever land use plan, which places maintaining the municipality’s downtown as the first ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, January 4, 2015 12:10 am

Columnists

Events of Bloody Sunday 1965 especially relevant in 2015

With 2015 officially under way, one of America’s most significant historical events looms as an ominous reminder of our past. Its 50th anniversary lies two ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, January 4, 2015 12:10 am

News

Commissioners to consider $6.5 million loan for downtown central school office

When the Rowan County Board of Commissioners meet Monday, it could solidify the largest piece of funding in a nearly $8 million proposal to build ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, January 4, 2015 12:00 am

News

10 to watch: Greg Edds

Greg Edds He may have come in second during the 2014 general election, but Rowan County Board of Commissioners Chairman Greg Edds’ foremost priority is ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, January 3, 2015 12:10 am

News

10 to watch: Aaron Church

Aaron Church Church is a newcomer to Rowan County, taking Rowan County’s manager position in October. Church replaced former county manager Gary Page, who retired ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, January 3, 2015 12:10 am

News

Political notebook: Local politicians set New Year’s resolutions

Nearly everyone’s got a New Year’s resolution — exercise more, read more often, spend less time watching TV — but elected officials also have political resolutions set for 2015. The ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, January 3, 2015 12:10 am

Local

Last bicycle newspaper carrier in Salisbury retires

When Don Heidt finished his newspaper route in northwest Salisbury on Wednesday, Salisbury lost its last bicycle newspaper carrier. The 83-year-old Heidt began dropping newspapers ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, January 2, 2015 12:50 am

Health

Hospitals change visitation policies in response to flu epidemic

Multiple North Carolina healthcare systems have restricted hospital access in response to a flu virus that’s reached epidemic levels. Novant Health, Carolinas Healthcare and Wake ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, January 1, 2015 12:11 am

East Spencer

Dunbar Center’s history dates back to 1900

EAST SPENCER — The Paul Laurence Dunbar Center, decimated Tuesday by a five-alarm fire that required dozens of firefighters, once unified a community and was a staple for ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, January 1, 2015 12:10 am

Crime

Kannapolis woman arrested on drug, child abuse charges

The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office on Monday charged a Kannapolis woman with drug and child abuse charges after deputies purchased drugs from her on two ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, December 31, 2014 11:25 am

News

Limited reopening possible for High Rock Lake bridge

Fully repairing St. Matthews Church Road would be a multi-million-dollar project, but a temporary solution to the closed bridge at High Rock Lake may not ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, December 30, 2014 12:10 am

News

Salisbury native seeks to lead state Democrats

The former democratic candidate for N.C. Senate District 34 is trying her hand at elected office again — this time vying for the top spot in the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, December 30, 2014 12:00 am

News

La Resistance named 2014’s newsmaker of the year

It all started with a Tea Party meeting and a character from the HBO television series “Game of Thrones.” Local Super PAC La Resistance outspent ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, December 28, 2014 1:10 am

News

Political notebook: County files special use permit appeal months after denial

Months after the denial of a government services special use permit for the former Salisbury Mall, county government on Dec. 19 finally filed an appeal that ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, December 27, 2014 12:10 am

Business

Agility Fuel Systems announces regional headquarters on Julian Road

Economic development officials on Monday announced the second major development in as many months at a site just off of Interstate 85. Work on a ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, December 23, 2014 12:53 am

News

Board of Elections receives tech upgrade for next year’s elections

Rowan County’s 2015 municipal elections could be a bit more technologically advanced. When checking in to vote during the 2015 elections, voters may be standing in ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, December 22, 2014 12:01 am

Business

Deeds

Here are the deeds from the Rowan County Register of Deeds Office for the period ending Nov. 30: Atwell Township Jay R. Frye and wife ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, December 22, 2014 12:00 am

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