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Faith

Faith passes resolutions announcing intent for electoral changes

FAITH — The members of the Faith Board of Aldermen have passed resolutions in consecutive meetings announcing their desire to change the aldermen’s terms to four ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, October 10, 2024 12:10 am

Local

County tables racing complex text amendment after ‘disappointing’ citation

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners moved to table a decision on an amendment to the recently-passed racing complex ordinance after the applicant, Mooresville ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, October 10, 2024 12:08 am

News

Commissioners hear details on county departments’ hurricane relief efforts

SALISBURY — Rowan County first responders have been hard at work in western North Carolina, but County Manager Aaron Church made sure to also mention ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Wednesday, October 9, 2024 12:05 am

News

Salisbury institutes six-month moratorium on historic landmark designations

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council voted on Tuesday to implement a six-month moratorium on the designation of historic landmarks, although several members of the ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, October 8, 2024 12:10 am

News

Preview: Commissioners to consider amending new motorsports complex ordinance

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a zoning text amendment that would provide amendments to the recently-established standards ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, October 6, 2024 12:00 am

Local

Commissioner Caskey deployed to Middle East

Rowan County Commissioner Mike Caskey will be absent from commissioner meetings for at least a few months as he serves in the Middle East with ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Saturday, October 5, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Salisbury moving forward with redevelopment of Empire Hotel

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council took a step forward in ending the decades-long saga surrounding the Empire Hotel by approving several pieces of the ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Friday, October 4, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Project Light grand opening brings together officials, community in human trafficking fight

SALISBURY — ”Human trafficking is one of the most pressing human rights issues of our day, and we should be proud that Rowan County is on ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, October 3, 2024 12:05 am

Local

Salisbury accepting applications to fill city council vacancy

SALISBURY — The city of Salisbury has opened applications for the empty seat on the city council in an effort to ensure that no candidates ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 3:08 pm

News

Salisbury updating transit system with new electric buses

SALISBURY — The Salisbury Transit department has updated its bus system with the addition of two new all-electric transit buses, purchased through a North Carolina ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, October 1, 2024 12:05 am

News

Paw Pals

Dog: Diesel (A142225) 2 years old Heartworm (Negative) Male Been at the shelter since 9/23 Playful and sweet little baby. Cat: Jack Skeleton (A142172) Adult, ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, September 29, 2024 12:00 am

News

Preview: city council to consider moratorium on historical landmark designations

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council will consider adopting a six-month moratorium on the designation of local historic landmarks during its upcoming meeting on Tuesday. The ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, September 29, 2024 12:00 am

Local

Project Light continues growth with move into West End Plaza

SALISBURY — Project Light Rowan has continued its recent upward trajectory, growing from an organization that just over a year ago did not have any paid ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Saturday, September 28, 2024 12:10 am

Granite Quarry

Granite Quarry approves incentives for “record-setting” industrial project

GRANITE QUARRY — The Granite Quarry Town Council approved an incentive agreement on Thursday for an expansion of Amrep’s operations in Rowan County that would ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Saturday, September 28, 2024 12:05 am

Granite Quarry

Granite Quarry tabs assistant public works director Fries to lead department

GRANITE QUARRY — Granite Quarry announced on Wednesday that interim public works director Colton Fries has been tabbed for the permanent role. The move comes after ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Friday, September 27, 2024 12:10 am

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N.C. Transportation Museum sells three passenger cars to Washington-based scenic railroad for restoration

ELBE, WASH. — Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad in Elbe, Washington announced recently that it acquired three historic, ex-Reading Railroad passenger cars from the North Carolina ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Friday, September 27, 2024 12:05 am

Local

Senior, affordable-housing apartment residents voice concerns over lack of communication after manager fired

SALISBURY — Two years ago, residents at the Villas at Hope Crest spoke about frustrations with unfulfilled maintenance requests and a lack of onsite oversight, calling ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, September 26, 2024 12:10 am

News

Paw Pals

Dog: Maddox (A142201) 1 year old, Male Stray Been at the shelter since 9/21 Very energetic, playful, sweet as can be. Cat: Basil (A142195) Female, ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, September 26, 2024 12:00 am

Granite Quarry

Granite Quarry holding public hearing on incentives for 170-job company expansion

GRANITE QUARRY — The town of Granite Quarry will be holding a public hearing on Thursday for an incentives agreement that would provide a tax break ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Wednesday, September 25, 2024 12:10 am

News

Concord man found in Rowan County after Silver Alert issued

(This story has been updated to indicate that Dawson has been safely located.) CONCORD — A 78-year-old man was safely found in Rowan County after ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, September 24, 2024 3:13 pm

Faith

Faith asking residents to conserve water this week

FAITH — Residents of the town of Faith recently received a notice advising them about a temporary water shortage and asking them to conserve water during ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, September 24, 2024 12:06 am

Local

F.A.C.T. health fair aims to bring resources directly to Zion Hills residents

SALISBURY — After working with residents of the Zion Hills Apartments to learn their needs and wants, the F.A.C.T. organization partnered with organizations from throughout ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Saturday, September 21, 2024 12:10 am

News

Construction officially begins on new 3-8 school to replace Knox Middle

SALISBURY — A project that has been the source of discussion and speculation for over 17 years has officially begun, as Rowan-Salisbury School System, Rowan County ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Saturday, September 21, 2024 12:05 am

News

City council hears update on the usage of $330,000 federal grant

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council heard an update on how the city has utilized its Community Development Block Grant funding to increase access to ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Friday, September 20, 2024 12:10 am

News

Salisbury issues over $1 million contract for street resurfacing project

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council approved Tuesday the awarding of an approximately $1 million contract to rehabilitate streets throughout the city. The contract, which ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, September 19, 2024 12:10 am

News

City council honors outgoing councilor Anthony Smith

SALISBURY — Both the Salisbury City Council and several residents took the time to speak about what Anthony Smith has meant to the city during his ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, September 19, 2024 12:10 am

News

Paw Pals

Cat: A141957 Bandit Neutered male 8 months old Been at shelter since 9/6 Very playful and energetic Dog: Mitzi (A142049) Spayed Female 2 years old ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, September 19, 2024 12:00 am

News

City seeks public input on local piece of “100 murals in 100 counties” project

SALISBURY — The city of Salisbury is seeking the public’s input on what a future mural inside the city would look like, including the theme ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Wednesday, September 18, 2024 12:00 am

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