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Faith

Faith to drill replacement for damaged water well

FAITH — Last week, the town of Faith notified the community it was instituting a voluntary water reduction request as one of the existing wells ... Read more

by Madeline Wagoner, Thursday, July 21, 2022 12:08 am

Local

Photo gallery: Carolina Sanctuary and Rescue partners with Petsmart for kitten adoption event

SALISBURY — Kittens of the Carolina Sanctuary and Rescue, in Salisbury, came to Petsmart on Faith Road to find promising homes for cats in need. ... Read more

by Madeline Wagoner, Tuesday, July 19, 2022 12:10 am

Farm & Garden

Local food non-profit awards grants to farmers market vendors

SALISBURY — Three farm-based businesses were awarded grants of $500 each this past weekend to pursue growth opportunities and expand product range. The funding, provided ... Read more

by Madeline Wagoner, Tuesday, July 19, 2022 12:01 am

Crime

Blotter: July 16-17

In Rowan County Magistrate’s Office reports: • Robert Frank Ruiz, 43, was arrested and charged with felony fugitive of other state on July 17 for ... Read more

by Madeline Wagoner, Tuesday, July 19, 2022 12:00 am

China Grove

Homegrown culture: Crowds gather for annual China Grove Farmers Day

CHINA GROVE — Farmers Day drew visitors who packed the North Main Street strip to taste homemade treats and get an up close experience with ... Read more

by Madeline Wagoner, Sunday, July 17, 2022 12:10 am

Business

Winston-Salem coffee business expands specialty café with Salisbury location

SALISBURY — A coffee stop with a twist has been added to the list of local places offering specialty lattes and unique dishes in a ... Read more

by Madeline Wagoner, Sunday, July 17, 2022 12:01 am

Business

Biz Roundup: Downtown restaurant reinvents itself, adds creole dishes

SALISBURY — What was formerly known as Umami Downtown has a new name and new menu, under the direction of owner Jasmine Mohamed, who is ... Read more

by Madeline Wagoner, Sunday, July 17, 2022 12:00 am

Business

Grove Cartel opening weekend celebration arrives

CHINA GROVE — The new brewery and steakhouse located on Main Street in China Grove will be opening its doors today at 5 p.m. for ... Read more

by Madeline Wagoner, Friday, July 15, 2022 12:00 am

Faith

Town of Faith urges citizens to voluntarily conserve water

FAITH — During the Faith Board of Aldermen meeting Tuesday night, a follow-up on the irrigation report revealed that the usage of water taps in ... Read more

by Madeline Wagoner, Thursday, July 14, 2022 12:09 am

Health

Terrie Hess Child Advocacy Center shares rebranding as ‘more positive’

SALISBURY — Terrie Hess Child Advocacy Center, formerly known as Prevent Child Abuse Rowan, has announced the organization is rebranding in an effort to bring ... Read more

by Madeline Wagoner, Wednesday, July 13, 2022 12:05 am

Granite Quarry

Granite Quarry Board of Aldermen adopts peddler regulation ordinance over nuisance soliciting

GRANITE QUARRY — The Board of Aldermen sought to crack down on persistent solicitors Monday night after a number of reports on the nuisance. The ... Read more

by Madeline Wagoner, Wednesday, July 13, 2022 12:01 am

Ask Us

Ask Us: Why will U.S. Highway 70 be closing in Cleveland?

Editor’s note: Ask Us is a weekly feature published online Mondays and in print on Tuesdays. We’ll seek to answer your questions about items or trends ... Read more

by Madeline Wagoner, Monday, July 11, 2022 7:07 pm

Cleveland

French documentary crew wraps up exploration of Peter Ney’s grave

CLEVELAND — The final day of the exhumation of Peter Stewart Ney’s grave wrapped up on Friday after three, hot days of digging, with one ... Read more

by Madeline Wagoner, Sunday, July 10, 2022 12:04 am

Business

New farmers market offers fresh, local produce in Granite Quarry

GRANITE QUARRY — A couple in the heart of Granite Quarry had a mission: to offer a one-stop-shop for fresh, Carolina-grown produce while bringing business ... Read more

by Madeline Wagoner, Sunday, July 10, 2022 12:01 am

Cleveland

Researchers unearth possible remains from Peter Stewart Ney’s grave

CLEVELAND — French researchers have discovered a possible lead in their investigation into the identity of a Rowan County schoolhouse teacher buried in the cemetery ... Read more

by Madeline Wagoner, Thursday, July 7, 2022 12:10 am

Faith

A holiday with purpose: Faith 4th pays it forward to community

FAITH — It was another successful turnout over the Independence Day weekend in Faith, but spreading the joy around the community didn’t stop with the ... Read more

by Madeline Wagoner, Thursday, July 7, 2022 12:05 am

Local

Digging for answers: Grave of supposed French marshal excavated to determine the truth

CLEVELAND — A  French documentary crew came to Cleveland on Tuesday with a mission to crack the speculation surrounding the Rowan County legend of Peter ... Read more

by Madeline Wagoner, Wednesday, July 6, 2022 12:10 am

Business

Richard’s Bar-B-Que to close after 42 years of food service

SALISBURY — From feeding Bill Clinton to becoming a almost second home for some customers, Richard’s Bar-B-Que’s will be closing for good at the end ... Read more

by Madeline Wagoner, Sunday, July 3, 2022 12:10 am

News

Rockwell’s Police Chief Hugh Bost says goodbye to 45 years of full-time service

ROCKWELL — The Rockwell Police Department wouldn’t be where it is today without the supervision of a police chief who has a significant history with ... Read more

by Madeline Wagoner, Sunday, July 3, 2022 12:05 am

Business

‘Smiles on stems’: Rockwell flower farm lets you do the picking

ROCKWELL — If you’re looking for a fun summer stop  while supporting a local business, a flower farm just off of Highway 52 has just ... Read more

by Madeline Wagoner, Sunday, July 3, 2022 12:01 am

Business

Restaurant building demolished to make way for tire, brake shop

SALISBURY — The site of what was formerly the Copacabana Brazilian Cuisine restaurant is now cleared for a tire and brake repair shop. The building ... Read more

by Madeline Wagoner, Sunday, July 3, 2022 12:00 am

Business

Biz Roundup: Two from Rowan honored with Most Admired CEO Awards

SALISBURY — Food Lion’s Meg Ham and Team Automotive Group’s Kristin Dillard were recognized by Charlotte Business Journal with Most Admired CEO awards. The CBJ honored 38 ... Read more

by Madeline Wagoner, Sunday, July 3, 2022 12:00 am

Local

Miss Rowan County Veteran queen contestants race for the crown

FAITH — The 2022 Miss Rowan County Veteran Queen will be announced Monday after the Faith Fourth of July parade. Nine contestants compete this year ... Read more

by Madeline Wagoner, Saturday, July 2, 2022 12:10 am

Education

Rowan-Salisbury Schools board OKs pay increases for hourly employees

SALISBURY — The Rowan-Salisbury Schools Board of Education unanimously approved an increase in compensation for all classified district employees on Thursday. After a nearly two-year ... Read more

by Madeline Wagoner, Friday, July 1, 2022 12:02 am

Crime

Blotter, July 1: Man charged in baseball bat assault

SALISBURY — David Michael Johnson, 42, was arrested on charge of felony assault with a deadly weapon with intention to kill or inflict serious injury ... Read more

by Madeline Wagoner, Friday, July 1, 2022 12:01 am

Local

Unconditional love of a friend: the life of Alexander Pate

SALISBURY — In today’s world, it is often easy to get caught up in a bustling era that’s constantly changing with uncertainty for what’s to ... Read more

by Madeline Wagoner, Thursday, June 30, 2022 12:05 am

News

N.C. Transportation Museum to host free firework display Saturday

SPENCER — It’s a red, white and blue celebration in Spencer this Saturday from 7-9:30 p.m. for Fireworks Over Historic Spencer Shops featuring a free ... Read more

by Madeline Wagoner, Thursday, June 30, 2022 12:00 am

Granite Quarry

Granite Quarry Board of Aldermen detail ideas for Civic Park, Legion building

GRANITE QUARRY — The Granite Quarry Board of Aldermen held a brainstorming session in a special meeting recently, prompted by the freeing up of some ... Read more

by Madeline Wagoner, Wednesday, June 29, 2022 12:05 am

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