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Commissioners hold ceremony renaming justice center in honor of retired sheriff Auten

SALISBURY — During an emotional ceremony on Monday, the Rowan County Board of Commissioners proclaimed the renaming of the ...

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Salisbury’s first World Refugee Day celebration holds special meaning

SALISBURY — Grace Gbunblee Knight is no stranger to the immigrant experience. A first-generation American, her family relocated ...

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Event at West Rowan High honors Chris Smith’s legacy through kindness, togetherness

MOUNT ULLA — Former West Rowan High School and NFL defensive end Chris Smith’s life was the focus of ...

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‘Knowledge is power’ – Message of hope shared in cancer journey

SALISBURY — When Mary Willis Page heard the diagnosis of cancer, she was shocked. While she wasn’t expecting ...

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Salisbury scramble: Locals descend on nearby U.S. Open

PINEHURST — Millions watched as memories were cast against an unforgettable backdrop at the Cradle of American Golf over ...

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The Carolina Artists Guild to host summer ‘show and tell’

The Carolina Artists guild will be having a fun summer meeting Thursday, June 20, at St. John’s Lutheran ...

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Sounding the alarm: Fundraiser boosts awareness of cancer in fire service

SALISBURY — Raising both funds and awareness along with supporting a member of the local firefighter family were ...

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Kannapolis holds Cannon Boulevard corridor community input meeting

KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis planning department organized a community input meeting at Elegancia Events on June 11 to ...

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New Waterworks exhibit tells similar stories in various styles

SALISBURY — From now until Sept. 4, Waterworks Visual Arts Center will be showcasing the creativity and technique ...

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Tennis camp teaches game rules and life lessons

SALISBURY — Two nonprofits, Future Scapes and HOLLA!, teamed up once again this year to provide a weeklong ...

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Salisbury names Jason Wilson interim utilities director

SALISBURY — Salisbury City Manager Jim Greene has named Jason Wilson, P.E., as interim director of Salisbury-Rowan Utilities ...

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Sound of music: Livingstone College Summer Music Camp puts on final concert

SALISBURY — Music is one of those universal languages that can affect anyone that hears it. Appreciating music ...

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Rockwell formally approves budget for upcoming year, including nine-cent tax raise

ROCKWELL — The Rockwell Board of Aldermen voted on Monday to formally approved the budget for the upcoming fiscal ...

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Life Choices Rowan’s “Walk for Life” making strides towards hope

SALISBURY — Life Choices Rowan held its 29th annual “Walk for Life” fundraiser on June 8 where volunteers ...

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AT&T brings more high-speed internet to Salisbury

SALISBURY — It’s no surprise how vital the internet is when it comes to work, school or just ...

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Deadlift meet lifts up Rowan County Special Olympics

SALISBURY — Multiple groups and individuals from the community came together on June 1 to lift up a ...

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Faith proposed budget keeps tax rate steady

FAITH — The Faith Board of Aldermen has officially received the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year ...

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‘Dedicated to his job’ – China Grove celebrates officer recognized for role at Carson High

China Grove Police Officer Nick Carpenter was recognized as the staff member of the year at Jesse C. ...

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Rowan County man bags first $1 million top prize in scratch-off game

CLEVELAND — Jonathan Ramsey of Cleveland took a chance on a $10 scratch-off and won the first $1 million ...

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On the trail: Michigan gov. visits Salisbury on Biden campaign behalf

SALISBURY — Michigan’s executive made a stop in Salisbury earlier this week as part of a tour through ...

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Rockwell proposed budget includes nine-cent property tax increase

ROCKWELL — Rockwell’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year includes a nine-cent property tax increase, a decision ...

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East Spencer proposed budget includes 20-cent tax increase for full-time fire department

EAST SPENCER — East Spencer Town Manager Michael Douglas officially presented the proposed budget, which included the discussed ...

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To be or not to be: special Hamlet performance teaches kids about Shakespeare

SALISBURY — William Shakespeare is one of the greatest writers in the English language. His plays have become ...

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County fire chief provides update on proposed eastern Rowan district changes

SALISBURY — County Fire Chief Deb Horne provided an update on the proposed changes to fire service districts in ...

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Rowan County Crime Stoppers restarted, first fundraiser set for Friday

SALISBURY — The local crime stoppers board has been reinstated, this time as the Rowan County Crime Stoppers, ...

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Pops at the Post draws large crowd for Hagy, music and community

The June 1, 2024 Pops at the Post concert brought to a finale two decades of the outdoor ...

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Price of Freedom Museum to Host Annual D-Day Remembrance on June 8

CHINA GROVE — A new look will greet visitors to the main building at Price of Freedom Museum ...

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Rabies messages shared: Be aware, seek treatment, keep vaccines current

SALISBURY — With school out, temperatures up and more people being outdoors, the likelihood of people encountering stray, ...

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