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Law enforcement from throughout the state represented during “Women in Law Enforcement Luncheon”

By Robert Sullivan and Elisabeth Strillacci SALISBURY — The third annual “Women in Law Enforcement Luncheon,” hosted by the Salisbury Police Department on Friday, saw ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, September 17, 2024 12:10 am

News

Paw Pals

Dog: Emily (A142012) • Stray Female • 8 months old • Been at shelter since 9/10 • Very sweet and loving dog. Just wants cuddles. ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, September 17, 2024 12:00 am

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Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, AARP offering brain health workshop

Submitted How healthy is your brain? A lot is said about heart health, but what about brain health? On Tuesday, Sept. 24, North Carolina AARP ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, September 17, 2024 12:00 am

Granite Quarry

Granite Quarry hosts badge-pinning ceremony commemorating fully-staffed fire department

(This story has been updated to reflect corrected information about the location of Matthews and Wesley Chapel fire departments.) GRANITE QUARRY — The Granite Quarry Fire ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, September 15, 2024 12:10 am

News

Preview: County commissioners have short agenda for upcoming meeting

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners have a short regular agenda for its upcoming meeting, having only one item on the schedule. The ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, September 15, 2024 12:00 am

News

Preview: City council to honor outgoing Councilor Anthony Smith

SALISBURY — The city council will open its upcoming meeting on Tuesday by honoring Councilor Anthony Smith for his service to the city before he ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, September 15, 2024 12:00 am

News

City beginning process of demolishing East Fisher Street bridge

SALISBURY — Most who attended an information session on Tuesday came away agreeing that demolition was the only feasible option for the future of the ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Friday, September 13, 2024 12:05 am

Granite Quarry

Granite Quarry names Jason Hord permanent town manager

GRANITE QUARRY — Jason Hord was officially sworn in as the Granite Quarry town manager during the town council meeting on Monday. Hord had been ... Read more

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

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Anthony Smith resigning from Salisbury city council to return to Alabama

SALISBURY — Salisbury City Council Member Anthony Smith has announced that he will be resigning from the city council on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Smith, who was ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Wednesday, September 11, 2024 10:47 am

Granite Quarry

Granite Quarry receives $500,000 to improve Civic Park; approves smoke-free, nicotine-free parks

GRANITE QUARRY — Granite Quarry received a $500,000 grant from the N.C. Parks and Recreation Authority Trust Fund, money that town officials said will help make ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Wednesday, September 11, 2024 12:10 am

News

Kim Sheeks, ‘Hat Lady,’ receives Order of Long Leaf Pine

Kim Sheeks, known in the community as the “Hat Lady,” received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the highest available award for service from ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 12:05 am

News

Council approves rezoning for 216-unit apartment complex

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council approved a rezoning on Tuesday that will allow for a 216-unit apartment complex to be constructed on Julian Road. ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, September 8, 2024 12:08 am

Local

Salisbury removes unique downtown social district restriction

SALISBURY — After receiving a request from the businesses involved in the downtown social district, the Salisbury City Council voted to remove a regulation that ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Friday, September 6, 2024 12:10 am

News

Another Salisbury home receives landmark designation; council continues discussion on ordinance, tax credit

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council approved a historic designation for another house in Salisbury on Tuesday, along the way continuing a previous discussion around ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Friday, September 6, 2024 12:05 am

Local

Salisbury recognizes three firefighters who potentially saved police officer’s life

SALISBURY — Salisbury Police Chief Patrick Smith honored three firefighters for their actions during an incident in June, where they helped gain control of a man ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, September 5, 2024 12:10 am

Local

City Council approves annexation allowing potential 300,000-square-foot logistics center

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council approved the annexation and rezoning of a property on Grace Church Road that would allow for an over 200,000-square-foot logistics ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, September 5, 2024 12:10 am

Ask Us

Ask Us: When will the Julian Road widening project be completed?

SALISBURY — The Julian Road widening project may be taking longer than originally planned, but the North Carolina Department of Transportation currently anticipates the road ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, September 5, 2024 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury to host info session on East Fisher Street Bridge over two years after closure

SALISBURY — The city of Salisbury will host an update session on the East Fisher Street bridge at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Wednesday, September 4, 2024 12:10 am

Business

Novant expanding lifesaving care options with new AirLink helicopter

Novant Health has expanded its operations in Rowan County with AirLink 4, a helicopter based at both the Mid-Carolina Regional Airport and a helipad on ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, September 1, 2024 12:05 am

News

Preview: City council to consider rezoning allowing for 216-unit apartment complex on Julian Road

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would rezone an approximately 12.25-acre located property on Julian Road to potentially allow ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, September 1, 2024 12:00 am

News

Preview: County commissioner meeting moved to Tuesday due to Labor Day

SALISBURY — The upcoming Rowan County Board of Commissioners meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday instead of the typical Monday to avoid conflicting with the Labor ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, September 1, 2024 12:00 am

Elections

Panel at Catawba College works to raise confidence in North Carolina’s election security

SALISBURY — A panel hosted at Catawba College on Wednesday gave North Carolina elections officials and experts an opportunity to provide accurate information about election laws ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Saturday, August 31, 2024 12:10 am

Cooleemee

RiverPark at Cooleemee Falls shut down following Mocksville wastewater leak

COOLEEMEE — The RiverPark at Cooleemee Falls has been closed indefinitely after a 950,000-gallon wastewater leak upstream caused the waters to be deemed unsafe. The ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, August 29, 2024 11:07 am

Elections

Mark Robinson makes campaign stop in China Grove

CHINA GROVE — Dozens of voters from throughout the area huddled inside and around a side dining room in Gary’s BBQ on Tuesday to listen ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, August 29, 2024 12:10 am

News

Planning board returns to new racing complex ordinance amid interpretation confusion

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners passed an ordinance in March setting up rules and regulations for future racing complexes, and that new ordinance ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Wednesday, August 28, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Third annual Fame Preservation Group barbecue moves group closer to Old Lutheran Cemetery historical marker

SALISBURY — The Fame Preservation Group hosted its third annual barbecue fundraiser on Saturday, raising over $2,200 to place a historical marker near the Old Lutheran ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, August 25, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Capital projects update gives city council budget questions

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council received an update on Tuesday on capital projects happening throughout the city. While many of the projects were on ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Saturday, August 24, 2024 12:05 am

News

City council receives updates on Byrne Criminal Justice Incentive programs; approves $730,000 contract to improve crime center software

SALISBURY — Salisbury Police Chief Patrick Smith had two items on the Salisbury City Council’s agenda for its meeting on Tuesday, providing an update on ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Friday, August 23, 2024 12:10 am

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