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All aboard: Day Out With Thomas made more sensory friendly for all to enjoy

SPENCER — Thomas the Tank Engine is a favorite with many children, and because of the collaboration between ...

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School board candidates lobby for votes during forum

(Editor’s note: The forum was lengthy and featured valuable input from each candidate. To give our readers comprehensive ...

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Domestic violence victims and survivors of all walks honored during candlelight vigil

SALISBURY — In front of dozens of pairs of purple shoes laid across the Rowan County Courthouse steps representing ...

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Annual memorial for deputy calls for enjoying a Dr. Pepper

SALISBURY — A memorial marker stands outside the Rowan County courthouse on Main Street that carries the names ...

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Sheriff’s Office distributes protective ballistic shields to deputies, schools

Ballistic shields, which are handheld shields used by police in situations where gunfire might occur, are now available ...

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Group riding from mountains to the sea on bicycles makes stop in Salisbury

Charles Dickinson has worked with the Cycle North Carolina Mountains to the Sea bike ride for four years ...

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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 ...

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Paw Pals — Oct. 10

Cat: Linda (A142251) Stray female 1 year old Been at shelter since Sept. 25 A social lovebug Dog: Roxxi (A142411) ...

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New deputy police chief in Kannapolis

KANNAPOLIS — Christopher Hill has been promoted to the position of Kannapolis deputy police chief, according to a ...

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‘Once you start, it’s hard to quit.’ – Local homebrewers club showcases selection at weekend festival

SALISBURY — Beer lovers rejoiced on Saturday in Salisbury during the annual Brewfest at Bell Tower Green.  Brewfest featured ...

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‘Tell them you love them’ — Into the Light Suicide and Mental Health Awareness Walk speak shares powerful message

SALISBURY — According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, someone in the United States takes their life ...

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Shelter at local Y to relocate closer to WNC

SALISBURY — The local YMCA had been prepared to serve as a temporary shelter for those affected by ...

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Slain Salisbury teen’s mother remembers ‘goofy kid’ who loved life

SALISBURY — No one should ever have to bury their child. Unfortunately for Nicole Beckham, that nightmare became a ...

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Commissioner Caskey deployed to Middle East

Rowan County Commissioner Mike Caskey will be absent from commissioner meetings for at least a few months as ...

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#NCStrong: Local police deliver first supplies to Marshall, NC

MARSHALL  — Dwight Cody and his wife, who live in Marshall, N.C., had not been able to reach ...

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‘It’s like one big family’ — Rockwell class celebrates 65th reunion

ROCKWELL — They are classmates and friends, but more than that, they are like family. That was the ...

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Another brick in the wall: Bricklaying competition grows

GOLD HILL — Brick by brick, walls were going up at the 2024 North Carolina Spec Mix Bricklayer ...

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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 ...

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National Night Out: ‘Building a sense of community’

All ages showed up for Landis’ fourth annual National Night Out, which provided an opportunity for police officers ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Helping others in the community is ‘what we’re all about’

SPENCER — Providing help and support to North Rowan Elementary School students and their families who have a ...

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Rowan County Public Health seeks community input on opioid settlement funding

Rowan County Public Health is inviting the community to participate in a vital survey aimed at gathering feedback ...

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Gold Hill Founders Day: ‘Probably one of the biggest festivals to date’

GOLD HILL — A large crowd gathered on Sept. 28 for Gold Hill’s Founders Day, which featured fun ...

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Wil-Cox bridge celebrates 100 years as surrounding parks grow

SPENCER — The historic Wil-Cox Bridge that spans the Yadkin River, connecting Rowan and Davidson counties, has become ...

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Four Rowan County Special Olympians capture honors at equestrian tournament

Four Special Olympians from Rowan County took home hardware at the 2024 Special Olympics of North Carolina Equestrian ...

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Storm Helene downs trees and power lines

Tropical storm Helene hit Rowan County and much of western North Carolina Friday morning with a one-two punch, ...

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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 ...

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