Granite Quarry
Fire rips through Granite Quarry house; No one seriously injured
GRANITE QUARRY — A Friday morning house fire ripped through a single-story residence on North Salisbury Avenue and displaced two people. No one was seriously injured ...
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News
Political notebook: Gubernatorial candidate will speak to Rowan Democrats during fundraiser
One of North Carolina’s gubernatorial candidates is scheduled to speak at a Rowan County Democratic Party fundraiser on Sept. 21. Attorney General and Democratic candidate ...
by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, September 12, 2015 12:05 am
Business
China Grove planning board clears up zoning for four downtown land parcels
CHINA GROVE — Downtown parking became the topic of conversation during Thursday’s planning board meeting, as members voted to clear up confusing zoning on West ...
by Josh Bergeron, Friday, September 11, 2015 12:10 am
China Grove
China Grove Roller mill schedules open house on Sunday
The Efird Family Singers will be featured at the China Grove Roller Mill’s next open house on Sunday. The open house will be from 2 p.m. ...
by Josh Bergeron, Friday, September 11, 2015 12:01 am
Crime
Charlotte man charged with half dozen crimes in Salisbury
A Charlotte man on Wednesday was charged with a half dozen crimes after trying to avoid a license checkpoint on Old Concord Road. Devin Austin ...
by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, September 10, 2015 9:37 am
Local
West End Plaza construction projected to wrap-up in June 2016
Rowan’s Board of Elections will likely have to endure two more elections in a facility declared unsafe years ago by the state, according to county estimates. ...
by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, September 10, 2015 12:10 am
Business
Rowan group travels to D.C. for business summit
A group of 13 Rowan County representatives traveled to the U.S. Capitol this week to push local priorities as part of the 2015 North Carolina ...
by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, September 10, 2015 12:10 am
News
Spencer alderman resigns; seat to stay open until November elections
SPENCER — A Spencer alderman resigned from his position Tuesday, citing difficulties balancing his job duties with public service. His seat will remain vacant until ...
by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, September 9, 2015 12:09 am
News
Commissioners OK construction of new airport hangar
Rowan County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a contract for a $2 million speculative building that might soon be filled. The building is a 15,000-square-foot hangar ...
by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, September 9, 2015 12:02 am
Local
Feral cat colonies get thumbs up from commissioners
Feral cats colonies are legal and leash laws no longer apply to felines in Rowan County. Several months ago, county government wrapped up a task ...
by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, September 9, 2015 12:00 am
Local
U.S. 29 bridge will open Monday; Peeler Road will close
A commute to the eastern side of U.S. 29 near Peeler Road will change significantly starting Monday. The bridge over U.S. 29 connecting to Cedar ...
by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, September 8, 2015 12:10 am
News
Photo feature: Lake draws crowd of boaters during Labor Day weekend
Crowds of boaters took to the water for some late-summer fun and relaxation at High Rock Lake during a long Labor Day weekend. The weather ...
by Josh Bergeron, Monday, September 7, 2015 12:10 am
Business
Rowan’s newest industrial park located in Granite Quarry
GRANITE QUARRY — As politicians look to boost the local economy, the western edge of a Rowan County town may contain a concentrated potential for growth. Granite Quarry ...
by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, September 6, 2015 12:11 am
News
Airport tops agenda items for Tuesday’s commissioners meeting
Construction at the Rowan County Airport will take center stage Tuesday when the Rowan County Commissioners meet. Commissioners are scheduled to consider a contract for construction ...
by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, September 6, 2015 12:10 am
News
Music on the Mountain draws crowd of attendees
Under the cover of clouds, dozens of people gathered Saturday at Dunn’s Mountain Park for the annual Music on the Mountain event. It featured performances ...
by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, September 6, 2015 12:10 am
Crime
Blotter: Salisbury man charged in theft on Newsome Road
A Salisbury man was charged with two felonies on Friday after allegedly breaking into a house on Newsome Road and stealing $775 worth of items. Brandon ...
by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, September 6, 2015 12:05 am
News
City of Salisbury hires new communications director
The City of Salisbury hired its new communications director this week. City Manager Lane Bailey said the city hired Linda McElroy on Wednesday to the ...
by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, September 5, 2015 12:10 am
Entertainment
Performers, crowds of onlookers fill downtown for Buskers Bash
The sweet sounds of musicians’ songs echoed through downtown Salisbury on Friday during the third-annual Busker’s Bash. About 50 performers pandered to the crowds of people who ...
by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, September 5, 2015 12:10 am
News
Political notebook: Paris draws criticism from old friends in run for city council
In an effort to spread his campaign platform, one of the 16 Salisbury City Council candidates may be alienating the base of supporters that initially ...
by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, September 5, 2015 12:05 am
Business
Salisbury announces significant upgrade in municipal Internet system
Salisbury’s tech-centered slogan — gigabit city — became archaic on Thursday. Salisbury’s municipally owned, fiber-optic network Fibrant announced during a press conference it had reached ...
by Josh Bergeron, Friday, September 4, 2015 12:10 am
Business
Dick’s Sporting Goods in Salisbury now hiring, schedules grand opening
The Salisbury location of Dick’s Sporting Goods has scheduled its opening for some time in October and is hiring for store employees, according to a ...
by Josh Bergeron, Friday, September 4, 2015 12:05 am
Business
Busker’s Bash scheduled as part of today’s First Friday events
Patrons of businesses in downtown Salisbury today will be treated to a range of musical acts and other performers as part of the third-annual Busker’s ...
by Josh Bergeron, Friday, September 4, 2015 12:05 am
News
In case of death, nine city council candidates choose location for leftover money
Nine of Salisbury’s 16 city council candidates have a spot picked out for leftover campaign money in case he or she dies. Among the list ...
by Josh Bergeron, Friday, September 4, 2015 12:00 am
Crime
One dead after shooting on Rachel Lane
One person was killed and two others were injured Wednesday in connection with a shooting in the 1000 block of Rachel Lane in Salisbury. The first police ...
by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, September 3, 2015 12:10 am
Education
Moody: Low school grades reflect ‘implementation dip’ and poverty
A majority of schools in the Rowan-Salisbury School System received grade of D or F in the most recent state performance review, but the results ...
by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, September 3, 2015 12:10 am
News
Salisbury Bicycle Club plans Friday ride in downtown
Starting Friday, The Salisbury Bicycle Club will canvas downtown in an effort to raise awareness about the presence of cyclists on streets. The event is ...
by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, September 3, 2015 12:00 am
Education
More Rowan-Salisbury schools receive failing grades in latest state report
North’s Carolina’s annual school performance data released Wednesday was mostly bad news for the Rowan-Salisbury School System. The data — for the 2014-2015 school year ...
by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, September 2, 2015 12:26 pm
Business
Cornerstone Church announces multi-million dollar, mixed-use complex
CHINA GROVE — During Tuesday’s town council meeting, Cornerstone Church formally announced its intent to build a multi-million-dollar, mixed-use complex on N.C. Highway 152. The ...
by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, September 2, 2015 12:12 am
SportsPlus
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