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Local

Warm December is latest in a wild year for weather

First, mother nature brought drought. Then, a fall deluge soaked Rowan. Now, it seems to be spring. Temperatures are pleasant, grass is green and flowers ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, December 17, 2015 12:05 am

East Spencer

Mallett still dogged by accusations of violating campaign laws

EAST SPENCER — Mayor Barbara Mallett still hasn’t technically won the November mayoral election, but on Dec. 7 she took the oath of office for another ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, December 16, 2015 12:10 am

Education

Public library adds weekly canine companions for young readers

The Rowan Public Library’s newest additions are more book than bark. Starting earlier this year, the library’s headquarters in downtown Salisbury began procuring pooches for regularly scheduled ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, December 16, 2015 12:05 am

China Grove

Snow coming to south Rowan as part of Christmas in the Grove

CHINA GROVE — There’s no need to wait until winter officially begins for snow in southern Rowan County. Winter officially begins on Dec. 21, but ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, December 15, 2015 12:05 am

News

Poston challenges Warren for 77th District seat

In his first shot at public office, Andrew Poston wants to be a “fresh face for a better North Carolina.” Poston, a masters student at ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, December 14, 2015 12:10 am

News

Decomposed body found near Rowan-Davidson border

POOLETOWN — Two bow hunters this weekend found a decomposed human near the border of Rowan and Davidson counties. The hunters reported the find Saturday ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, December 14, 2015 12:10 am

Crime

Blotter: Salisbury man charged with child abuse after babysitting

A Salisbury man was arrested Saturday on multiple child abuse charges after babysitting two children. Joseph Allen Pruss, 43, of 1219 Tammy’s Park road in ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, December 14, 2015 12:10 am

Local

Founded in the West End, nonprofits celebrate first year of making a difference

Nearly one year after its inception, two local nonprofits founded in Salisbury’s West End neighborhood awarded three scholarships to college students during its inaugural gala. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, December 14, 2015 12:05 am

Crime

Village Grocery in Franklin community robbed at gunpoint

The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who robbed a store in the Franklin community. An unidentified ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, December 13, 2015 1:05 am

Crime

UPDATED: Decomposed human found near Rowan-Davidson border

Updated Dec. 13 1:30 p.m. The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed two bow hunters found a decomposed human Saturday evening in an area near the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, December 13, 2015 12:22 am

Business

Bonded Logistics newest business on Airport Road

A Charlotte-based company is one of the newest additions to the Salisbury business landscape. Bonded Logistics, a third-party logistics company, has leased a 290,000-square-foot warehouse on ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, December 13, 2015 12:05 am

News

Political notebook: Limited competition in Rowan’s 2016 Congress, local elections

Following two weeks of filing for the 2016 primary election, only one local incumbent and two in U.S. Congress have attracted competition. Competitive races with direct representation ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, December 12, 2015 12:05 am

News

Rebranding firm gets to work researching Rowan

A Tennessee-based marketing firm is mining for data and anecdotes this week as part of Rowan County’s rebranding. Chandler Thinks, based in the Nashville, Tenn. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, December 10, 2015 12:05 am

Local

Caskey wants to continue current projects if re-elected

Rowan County Commissioner Mike Caskey hopes to continue current projects and advocate for the emergency services community if re-elected to a second term. Caskey, 43, ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, December 10, 2015 12:05 am

Local

In re-election campaign, Hudson promises to be conservative voice for 8th District

U.S. Rep. Richard hudson says he’s running for re-election to continue being a conservative, common-sense voice for the 8th Congressional District. Hudson, 44, became North ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, December 10, 2015 12:05 am

News

Curran will challenge Foxx for 5th District seat

Kernersville resident Pattie Curran says she’s running for the 5th Congressional District because she’s sick of being ignored by elected representatives. Curran, 47, is a ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, December 10, 2015 12:05 am

Business

Speedway Business Park property sale gets initial approval

Rowan County Commissioners on Monday tentatively approved a $72,750 purchase offer from a company looking to buy land in Speedway Business Park. Bowtie Properties submitted ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, December 9, 2015 12:05 am

News

Sheriff’s office making plans for body camera, stun gun purchase

The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office plans to request body cameras and new stun guns as part of its 2016-2017 budget proposal, according to Sheriff Kevin Auten. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, December 8, 2015 12:10 am

News

Commissioners approve final sheriff’s deputy settlement deal

County Commissioners on Monday finalized a lawsuit settlement with a former sheriff’s deputy and made significant changes to retirement policies. Worth up to $40,000, the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, December 8, 2015 12:00 am

China Grove

China Grove gets in the holiday spirit with elf contest

CHINA GROVE — A nationwide Christmas tradition is coming to the shelves of local businesses this week. Before Christmas every year, a watchful scout elf ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, December 7, 2015 12:10 am

Local

Warren looks to build on Republican reforms

Human resources specialist Harry Warren wants to build on Republican reform in the General Assembly if re-elected to his fourth term. Warren, 65, filed last week ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, December 7, 2015 12:05 am

Local

Ford hopes to continue reform in Raleigh

In his bid for re-election, China Grove radio station owner Carl Ford hopes to build on previous Republican reforms in Raleigh. Ford, 58, is the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, December 7, 2015 12:05 am

News

Pierce focuses on continuing water, sewer project in re-election bid

Local business owner Craig Pierce has his eye on seeing projects to the end in his bid for re-election. Pierce, 60, is running for his ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, December 7, 2015 12:00 am

Columnists

Bergeron: Policy makers must take meaningful steps to address gun violence

When will Americans realize gun violence is a problem, and enough people die every year to warrant significant action? It hasn’t happened recently. Too many ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, December 6, 2015 12:20 am

News

China Grove residents have few options after shots fired into home

CHINA GROVE — Every night, Louise Williams lowers the blinds in her bedroom. Last week, her routine was interrupted by a bullet that sped through ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, December 6, 2015 12:10 am

News

Nonprofit raises enough for shelter expansion

A major expansion at the Rowan County Animal Shelter is nearly complete and another may not be far away. Nonprofit group Shelter Guardians reached its ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, December 6, 2015 12:05 am

News

Commissioners set to approve well water tests for Rowan residents

The Rowan County Health Department may soon begin offering heavy metal testing kits for water wells. Specifically, the test kits would analyze well water for ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, December 6, 2015 12:05 am

Business

Lutheran bishop will speak at Power in Partnership breakfast

Bishop Tim Smith will be the featured speaker at Rowan County Chamber of Commerce’s December Power in Partnership breakfast. The focus of Smith’s address will be ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, December 6, 2015 12:05 am

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