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Rowan County will consider banning drones in parks

If you’ve got a drone, leave it at home when you’re visiting a Rowan County park. County commissioners on Monday are scheduled to specifically ban ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, November 14, 2015 12:10 am

News

Political notebook: Edds will chair Rowan-Cabarrus MPO

Greg Edds will take on a leadership role in another government organization starting in 2016. Edds, the Rowan County Commissioners Chairman, will become the Rowan-Cabarrus ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, November 14, 2015 12:05 am

Business

With a singular focus, USA Made Blade opens Main Street store

Scott Whittington focused on quality when deciding the singular principle for business. USA Made Blade, run by Whittington and his business partner Kevin O’Mellan, exclusively ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, November 13, 2015 12:10 am

News

East Spencer mayor survives Board of Elections hearing

Rowan County’s Board of Elections on Thursday dismissed allegations of election law violations by East Spencer Mayor Barbara Mallett. In a hearing that involved a ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, November 13, 2015 12:05 am

East Spencer

Board of Elections dismisses allegations against Mallett

East Spencer Mayor Barbara Mallett’s 2015 re-election survived an official Board of Elections hearing on Thursday. The Rowan County Board of Elections found Mallett violated ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, November 12, 2015 4:36 pm

Local

County reaches settlement with former sheriff’s deputy

A former sheriff’s deputy is expected to get an undisclosed sum of money from Rowan County as a result of a settlement. Charlotte attorney Ken ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, November 11, 2015 1:30 pm

Business

AT&T introduces gigabit Internet service in Salisbury

Salisbury’s Fibrant network now has tough competition for gigabit service in Salisbury. AT&T on Monday rolled out one gigabit per second internet speeds in select ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, November 11, 2015 12:10 am

Crime

Blotter: Police officer finds bags of drugs while investigating break-in call

A Salisbury police officer stumbled upon 45 grams of marijuana Sunday while investigating a vehicle break-in on East Fisher Street. Officer J.C. Easler was looking through ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, November 11, 2015 12:10 am

Crime

Teacher, Gold Hill resident pleads guilty to sex with students

A former teacher and Gold Hill resident last week pleaded guilty in Rowan County Superior Court to having sex with his students. Matthew Belk, 31, ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, November 10, 2015 11:34 am

Crime

Salisbury man leads officers on foot chase, smashes through fence

A Salisbury man allegedly led police on a foot chase and ran through a fence Sunday before being arrested on a number of charges. Michael Wayne ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, November 10, 2015 9:34 am

Crime

Days after being released, man placed on most wanted list

Law enforcement just released Joshua Meece, but now he’s wanted again by the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office in connection with two Friday evening burglaries. Joshua Lee ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, November 10, 2015 12:10 am

Crime

Crime blotter

In Salisbury Police Department reports:  • A woman on Friday reported someone attempted to steal her purse on the 700 block of West Thomas Street ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, November 10, 2015 12:01 am

Crime

Two arrested in four-man October robbery

Salisbury police arrested two suspects Friday in connection with an October robbery that left one person beaten and bloodied on the side of the road. After about a ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, November 9, 2015 4:14 pm

News

Alexander led high-turnout precincts in route to city council victory

Salisbury City Councilwoman Karen Alexander secured her first place victory in the 2015 election by placing in the top three in 12 of 15 precincts. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, November 8, 2015 12:10 am

News

Political notebook: Municipal write-in candidates littered with familiar names

The list of write in candidates during Rowan County’s 2015 municipal elections is littered with familiar politicians and local figures. If a candidate receives enough votes to be ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, November 7, 2015 12:05 am

News

Veterans Day closings

City of Salisbury • City office buildings, including the Salisbury Customer Service Center and all four recreation centers will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11. • ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, November 7, 2015 12:00 am

News

Board of Elections will consider Rockwell recount, East Spencer complaint

Rowan County’s Board of Elections today will conduct a recount in Rockwell’s Board of Aldermen race and consider a complaint in East Spencer’s mayoral race. Rockwell’s ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, November 6, 2015 12:10 am

News

Not content with election results, Johnson takes to Facebook to dish out criticism

A Salisbury City Council candidate who received 572 votes in the 2015 elections took to Facebook this week to dole out insults about other candidates and the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, November 6, 2015 12:10 am

Local

Albertson hired as Rowan extension director

Rowan County’s new Extension Director won’t have to travel far when she starts on Dec. 1. Davidson County horticulture extension agent Amy-Lynn Albertson was recently named ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, November 6, 2015 12:05 am

China Grove

China Grove quietly passes smoking ban in parks

CHINA GROVE — With no discussion, the Town Council on Tuesday unanimously passed a ban on smoking in all parks within the municipal limits. No ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, November 5, 2015 12:10 am

News

County voter turnout low compared to previous years

Voter turnout records in Rowan County remain intact following 2015’s municipal elections. A total of 5,430 people — or about 14.23 percent of registered voters — ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, November 5, 2015 12:10 am

Local

Newly elected council supports Alexander for mayor

Karen Alexander wants to be Salisbury’s mayor, and she’s got a good chance of snagging the position. Traditionally, Salisbury’s City Council picks the top vote-getter ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, November 5, 2015 12:07 am

Local

Salisbury hires parks and recreation director

Salisbury announced the hiring of a new parks and recreation director on Wednesday. The city in an emailed statement said it hired Nick Aceves, the former ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, November 5, 2015 12:05 am

Local

Incumbents win top spots in Salisbury; Post and Hardin to join council

Salisbury voters on Tuesday decided to stick with incumbent members of the city council following a record-breaking campaign season. Incumbent council members Karen Alexander, Maggie Blackwell and ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, November 4, 2015 12:10 am

China Grove

China Grove picks new mayor in low-turnout year

CHINA GROVE — In the town’s worst year for municipal turnout, voters elected a new mayor and a new councilman and re-elected a councilman to ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, November 3, 2015 11:00 pm

News

County accepts church’s offer for former DSS building

Rowan County Commissioners on Monday voted to sell a building that formerly housed a division of Social Services to a church. The church will pay ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, November 3, 2015 12:10 am

Local

Another animal shelter addition among changes approved by commissioners

More changes are coming to the Rowan County Animal Shelter following Monday’s Rowan County Board of Commissioners meeting. Commissioners on Monday accepted parts of a ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, November 3, 2015 12:10 am

Local

Voices of Hope event remembers lost loved ones

Lori Yang struggled to hold back tears Sunday as she recounted the 14-year history of Voices of Hope, which started shortly after the death of ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, November 2, 2015 12:15 am

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