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“Boo at the Zoo” is a scary good time

ROCKWELL — The weekend before Halloween can be just as busy as the actual holiday. Since Halloween is ...

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Doubling up: Rowan Vocational Opportunities construction expands operational footprint

SALISBURY — By next May, Rowan Vocational Opportunities plans to have doubled the size of its Salisbury facility. ...

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Halloween Fun Fest has something for everyone

SALISBURY — On Oct. 28, Salisbury hosted its “Halloween Fun Fest” where downtown businesses gave out candy to ...

Lifestyle

New twist on old classic: Charlotte author sets Frankenstein tale in Rowan County

By Karen Kistler KANNAPOLIS — It’s not a trick, but instead, a treat for those who love science-fiction ...

Local

‘Carolina Haints’ to share local ghost stories at RPL West

CLEVELAND — When the autumn sky clouds up and shadows cover the ground, is it the cooler weather ...

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Four Piedmont Correctional workers honored with state award for heroism

RALEIGH — Four workers from the Piedmont Correctional Institute in Salisbury were awarded with the Governor’s Award for ...

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RSS passes teacher, coach supplements

SALISBURY — Teachers and coaches in Rowan-Salisbury Schools will get a supplement following a vote from the school ...

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NYC trip rejuvenates Happy Roots mission just in time for Harvest Dinner

SALISBURY — The Salisbury-based nonprofit Happy Roots has made a name for itself locally, but it’s garnering attention ...

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Never Alone: local nonprofit is a safe haven for domestic violence victims

SALISBURY — Tonya Dflowers knows what it’s like to be a victim of domestic violence. Dflowers is the ...

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Ribbon cutting celebrates transfer of 92 acres to NC Wildlife Resources Commission

ALBEMARLE — Protecting natural resources takes all of us working together, from hunters and anglers to hikers and ...

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Salisbury agrees to buy three new vehicles for the fire department

SALISBURY — During a special meeting on Oct. 25, the Salisbury City Council approved an order to buy ...

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Kannapolis approves Main Street improvement plan

KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis City Council has decided to go ahead with structural improvements to the city’s Main ...

Education

In case of emergency: RSS outlines possible relocation plan for Henderson students

SALISBURY — Given the current dilapidated conditions at Henderson Independent High School, the Rowan-Salisbury school board discussed plans ...

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Planning board recommends Long Ferry Road development plans

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Planning Board voted to recommend a plan that addressed any future development along ...

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Gray Stone Mock Trial Team finishes 3rd at Yale invitational tournament

Gray Stone Day School News Service MISENHEIMER — The Gray Stone Day School Mock Trial team successfully competed ...

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Granite Fest brings thousands together in Civic Park

GRANITE QUARRY — Around 60 vendors, a dozen food trucks and thousands of people converged on Granite Quarry’s ...

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Champion has a new home on South Main

SALISBURY — When Critters on South Main Street closed back in July, residents all over Salisbury were wondering ...

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Meals on Wheels Rowan announces ‘Forever Home Campaign’

SALISBURY — Meals on Wheels Board Member Tracy Smith announced the “Forever Home” Campaign to raise $965,000 to renovate ...

Local

China Grove Roller Mill to host Chicken ‘N Pickin on Saturday

CHINA GROVE — Visitors looking for a hearty meal and some down-home tunes can get both on Saturday ...

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Gone but not forgotten: Dixonville Cemetery memorialized after years of surrounding growth, change

SALISBURY — Not far from Salisbury National Cemetery, hundreds of people were laid to rest with far less ...

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F&M Bank welcomes Chrissy Overman and Misty Goins

SALISBURY — F&M Bank has recently announced the addition of Chrissy Overman to its Concord office and Misty ...

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Lending a hand: Carson FBLA assists with Habitat for Humanity home build, North Rowan Middle students visit site

SPENCER — Habitat for Humanity has transformed numerous lives by putting home ownership within reach of vulnerable individuals. ...

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100-year-old Salisbury home named local historic landmark

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council voted to designate the Wright-Hobson House located at 302 South Fulton Street ...

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Early voting kicked off Thursday – what voters need to know

SALISBURY — Early voting for the 2023 municipal elections began on Thursday and every municipality in Rowan County ...

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County participates in Operation Green Light to honor and support veterans

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners voted to continue to take part in Operation Green Light, ...

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Momma Mia: Community Baby Shower and Resource Fair helps local parents

SALISBURY — The expression goes that it takes a village to raise a child. No truer words could ...

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County approves incentives for two economic projects

By Brad Dountz and Robert Sullivan SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners approved tax incentive packages ...

Local

Science on the fly: Woodwell Climate Research Center partners visiting Salisbury on Friday

SALISBURY — Representatives of the Woodwell Climate Research Center are coming to Salisbury to discuss their “Science on ...

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