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Business

Brick by brick, company builds milestone safety record

EAST SPENCER — It’s a million hours and counting. That’s how many accident-free man hours General Shale has achieved, thanks to the dedication of its ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, February 4, 2024 12:00 am

News

Local church to sponsor health fair

SALISBURY — The missionary department at Reach Church in Salisbury is sponsoring a health fair on Feb. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, February 4, 2024 12:00 am

Local

Snow day: Children learn about animals in winter at library

CHINA GROVE — It snowed in the Rowan Public Library South Branch on Wednesday. However, it wasn’t real, and no snowman could be built, but ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Friday, February 2, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Whisenant surprised with Order of Long Leaf Pine presentation

Thinking he was there to celebrate the 40th wedding anniversary of he and his wife, David Whisenant, at a surprise presentation on Saturday, received the ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, January 30, 2024 12:10 am

Business

Building a brand: Family lumber business opens second location

Buffets in a normal setting offer a large variety of food to choose from, something for every palate. At The Hardwood Store of North Carolina, ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, January 28, 2024 12:00 am

Local

Scouts enlist community’s help to stock food bank

ROCKWELL — Doing what they can to help in the fight against food insecurity, Troops 324 and 4324 and Pack 324 are participating once again ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Saturday, January 27, 2024 12:05 am

Kannapolis

Kannapolis Farmers Market hopes to grow vendor list

KANNAPOLIS — While the calendar and weather is still indicating wintertime, it won’t be long until spring, and with that come farmers markets and the ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, January 25, 2024 12:10 am

Local

50 years and growing: Humane Society of Rowan continues helping animals

SALISBURY — The Humane Society of Rowan County recently celebrated a milestone event as they turned 50 years old in October 2023. The volunteer nonprofit, ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 12:06 am

Local

“I genuinely want to help people” – Serving homeless community garners award

Serving others is her passion and for helping and serving the homeless community in Rowan and Mecklenburg counties through her nonprofit, The Lattimore Foundation, Zandrea ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, January 21, 2024 12:10 am

Business

Food, family, fun intertwined at new Salisbury restaurant

SALISBURY — Wanting her new restaurant to reflect what she loves, Maritza Jaimes has incorporated the foods she grew up on along with the family ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, January 21, 2024 12:05 am

Faith

Couple comes back home to plant church: Promise City Church launches Jan. 21

SALISBURY — With a lot of roots in the community, Derrick and Roshonda Hawkins are seeking to plant a church in their native Salisbury with ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, January 18, 2024 12:05 am

Local

Salisbury honors King

SALISBURY — Despite the cold winds, members of the community gathered to watch the annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade as it passed by, making ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, January 16, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Resource fair provides information, opportunity to serve

“I’m happy. I’m delighted,” said Anne Little, diversity, equity and inclusion director, as she spoke about the crowd that was gathering at the annual post-Martin-Luther-King-Jr.-parade ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, January 16, 2024 12:05 am

Business

Getting to do what he likes for his town: Historic Salisbury Foundation event coordinator celebrates anniversary

SALISBURY — Salisbury has always been home to Weston Ewart, and he is doing what he knows and loves to keep his hometown special through ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, January 14, 2024 12:10 am

News

Registration time approaching for Fashionetta pageant

SALISBURY — A call is going out for girls ages 8-14 in Rowan County to register for the 2024 Fashionetta pageant, sponsored by the women ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, January 11, 2024 12:00 am

Local

Music is my friend: Salisbury musician releases first album

SALISBURY — Music is a friend of Bob Wingate’s. “My guitar and my music are one of my best friends,” he shared when telling of ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, January 7, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Century kid: Lonnie Poole turns 100

SALISBURY — Cheers sounded as Lonnie Poole Sr. entered the living center at the Salisbury VA on Jan. 4 to celebrate a very special day — ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Saturday, January 6, 2024 12:09 am

Local

Heartbeat of the cultural community: Arts council announces new leadership

SALISBURY — The arts, both visual and performing, are an important asset in the community, and it is the mission of the Rowan Arts Council ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Friday, January 5, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Baby New Year: Rowan County’s first child born in 2024 comes early for expecting parents

SALISBURY — Having a New Year’s baby was quite unexpected for Candace and Mark Robbins as her due date was Jan. 17 and a C-section ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, January 4, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Making a difference: Museum’s food drive addresses community hunger

SPENCER — Helping the local community tackle the issue of hunger, the N.C. Museum of Dolls, Toys and Miniatures will be conducting its second annual ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, December 31, 2023 12:00 am

Business

More and more like home: Salisbury business owner finds comfort through first year of operation

SALISBURY — Perseverance is a word that marks the building up of Kristina King’s business, Graceful Beauty Lounge, and her clients, plus the love of ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Saturday, December 30, 2023 12:05 am

Business

Birthday blesses children in need: Salisbury boutique aids in toy drive

SALISBURY — To celebrate his birthday last week, Richard Parnell decided he wanted to provide gifts for others. Committed to helping children in need, he ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, December 24, 2023 12:10 am

News

A costly gift: Why a puppy might not be the perfect present

With Christmas here, many may find a cute new puppy under the tree, but might not realize what all is required to take care of ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, December 24, 2023 12:00 am

Christmas Happiness

Jean Peeler is living doll to society members

SPENCER — An inspiration to all with the Rowan Doll Society, Jean Peeler was honored by members of the group with a donation to the ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Saturday, December 23, 2023 12:05 am

Granite Quarry

Pure joy: Family continues tradition out of love

GRANITE QUARRY — Riding around and looking at Christmas lights is one thing Don Morton of Granite Quarry said he remembers doing with his parents ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, December 21, 2023 12:10 am

Granite Quarry

A Christmas gift to veterans

GRANITE QUARRY — Veterans, family members and special guests filled the fellowship hall at Christiana Lutheran Church for a special Christmas social and lunch. Howard Myrick, ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, December 21, 2023 12:05 am

Local

Honored for their service

GRANITE QUARRY — Christiana Lutheran Church in Granite Quarry is the setting every Tuesday for a veterans social and lunch with speakers and information shared ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Wednesday, December 20, 2023 12:10 am

Local

Down on the farm: Creating memories, welcoming holiday season at Patterson Farm

Holly Jolly Days at Patterson Farm Market and Tours had all of the ingredients for family fun, and many came to indulge in the special ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, December 19, 2023 12:10 am

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