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‘We are all in’: annual NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet held; awards presented

“All In” was the theme of the 30th annual Freedom Fund Banquet, held in the Peeler Crystal Lounge at Catawba College. The room was filled ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, November 3, 2024 12:05 am

Local

For(e) the children: Money from golf tournament helps children

SALISBURY — It’s for the kids. The Salisbury Rowan Association of Realtors held its seventh annual golf tournament and contributed $3,500 to the RSS School ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Saturday, November 2, 2024 12:05 am

China Grove

Empowering, networking event supports women in business

CHINA GROVE — Building connections, networking with others who are like-minded and learning to support one another were some of the important lessons passed along ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Saturday, November 2, 2024 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury’s Fun Fest drew all ages

Lots of candy, costumes and games put the fun in Salisbury’s annual Fun Fest on Saturday as all ages made their way downtown to trick ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, October 31, 2024 12:10 am

News

Grand opening planned

M & K Trolley Espresso, 204 N. Main St., Faith, will be having its official grand opening Nov. 3 from 2-6 p.m. A family business, ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, October 31, 2024 12:00 am

News

The power of community can help in times of grief

Being together and having others to talk with that understand are two big takeaways from Carolina Caring’s “Grief Share Workshop: Surviving the Holidays,” said Andrea ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 12:05 am

Landis

Landis Fall Festival offers lots of fun; draws large crowd

LANDIS — The line of people and vendors stretched for blocks on Central Avenue in Landis, and the crowd was still arriving to enjoy Landis’ ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, October 29, 2024 12:10 am

Kannapolis

Precautions urged after West Nile virus found in Cabarrus County

KANNAPOLIS — The N.C. State Laboratory of Public Health identified West Nile virus (WNV) in mosquitoes collected by Cabarrus Health Alliance Environmental Health staff on ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Friday, October 25, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Local farm provides educational experience

MT. ULLA — Farming and teaching go hand in hand at Evans Family Farm. This first-generation livestock farm, located in Mt. Ulla, is not only ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, October 24, 2024 12:10 am

Education

Expansion of program is hope of West Rowan Middle FFA

Bread Riot, a local nonprofit organization, donated $500 to the West Rowan Middle School Future Farmers of America chapter. Dottie Hoy, president of the organization, ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, October 24, 2024 12:00 am

Business

Carlton Farms project ‘is a match made in heaven’

SALISBURY — “People make deals, not companies. It’s relational,” said John Barker Jr., president and chief development officer of Red Rock Developments, as he spoke ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, October 20, 2024 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Stories of strength, courage and gratitude shared

SALISBURY — As part of the Ladies Night Out, held Oct. 10 at F&M Trolley Barn and sponsored by Novant Health, Greystone Salon and Spa ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Saturday, October 19, 2024 12:00 am

Local

Boyden High School classmates celebrate 70th reunion

SALISBURY — Fifteen members of the Boyden High School Class of 1954 gathered for their 70th reunion on Oct. 5 at the Salisbury home of ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, October 17, 2024 12:05 am

News

Salisbury Symphony kicks off season

SALISBURY — Let the music begin. The Salisbury Symphony’s first concert of the season, entitled “Witches and Wizards & The Music of Harry Potter,” is ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, October 17, 2024 12:00 am

Local

Quilts made for those in need: ‘We want to wrap them in love’

SALISBURY — The Grace Quilters are sharing care and compassion in the form of quilts with those in the mountains. The group meets Tuesdays at ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Wednesday, October 16, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Refugees welcomed through LSC’s New Americans Program

SALISBURY — Providing help and a friendly welcome to the United States are two of the many things that the Lutheran Services Carolinas New Americans ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, October 15, 2024 12:05 am

Local

All aboard: Day Out With Thomas made more sensory friendly for all to enjoy

SPENCER — Thomas the Tank Engine is a favorite with many children, and because of the collaboration between Partners in Learning and the N.C. Transportation ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, October 13, 2024 12:05 am

Business

Women in Business: Making people smile is what business owners enjoy

SALISBURY — It was an event for women and to celebrate women. The annual Women in Business chamber event, which was sponsored by Novant Health, ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, October 13, 2024 12:00 am

News

Norse Forged Gathering: Festival ‘gets bigger and better’

SALISBURY — “It’s a one-of-a-kind experience.” That’s what Jeremy Fulton said of Norse Forged Gathering, a biannual event that he started to include fantasy, adventure ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, October 10, 2024 12:05 am

News

Author ‘pays it forward’ with new book: Signing set for Oct. 17

SALISBURY — When she heard the words cancer, Travis Brady said her reaction was utter disbelief. Now, in remission and eight years out, she has ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, October 10, 2024 12:00 am

Landis

Learning fire safety: ‘You’ve got to start when they’re little’

LANDIS — Things were buzzing around Landis Elementary School on Tuesday as members of the Landis Fire Department were there to share about fire safety ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Wednesday, October 9, 2024 12:05 am

Local

‘It’s like one big family’ — Rockwell class celebrates 65th reunion

ROCKWELL — They are classmates and friends, but more than that, they are like family. That was the feeling of those who attended the 65th ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Saturday, October 5, 2024 12:00 am

Local

Another brick in the wall: Bricklaying competition grows

GOLD HILL — Brick by brick, walls were going up at the 2024 North Carolina Spec Mix Bricklayer 500 Regional Event, held Oct. 3 at ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Friday, October 4, 2024 12:10 am

Local

National Night Out: ‘Building a sense of community’

All ages showed up for Landis’ fourth annual National Night Out, which provided an opportunity for police officers and firefighters to connect with the community.  ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, October 3, 2024 12:10 am

News

Lights of Love set for Friday

SALISBURY — Salisbury’s City Lake Park will be lit up on Friday, Oct. 4 as the Annual Lights of Love luminaries will be placed around ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, October 3, 2024 12:00 am

Local

Helping others in the community is ‘what we’re all about’

SPENCER — Providing help and support to North Rowan Elementary School students and their families who have a need is what the members of Eureka ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 12:10 am

Gold Hill

Gold Hill Founders Day: ‘Probably one of the biggest festivals to date’

GOLD HILL — A large crowd gathered on Sept. 28 for Gold Hill’s Founders Day, which featured fun for the entire family to enjoy. This ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, October 1, 2024 12:10 am

Lifestyle

Check out new Little Free Library at Patterson Farms

CHINA GROVE — There’s another Little Free Library in the county, thanks to the collaborative efforts of Smart Start Rowan, Jimmy Greene Jr. and Patterson ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Saturday, September 28, 2024 12:00 am

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