Education
“This district has a lot going for it”: Kathy McDuffie Sanborn fills East Rowan school board seat
SALISBURY — The question of who will fill the vacancy for district seat 3 (East Rowan) on the ...
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Stitching together a thank you for veterans
SALISBURY — Just because it’s the middle of summer, that doesn’t mean people aren’t making sure that deserving ...
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Rockwell Park hosts VFW’s Back to School Bash
ROCKWELL — The fifth annual Rita Hand Back to School Bash brought kids and parents to Rockwell Park ...
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Historic Preservation Commission approves plans for the Empire Block project
SALISBURY — The Empire Hotel project has long been one of the last lynchpins in making downtown Salisbury ...
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MIA soldier who served in Korean War accounted for and buried in National Cemetery
SALISBURY — Corporal Rex Powell was 18 when he was reported missing in action during the Korean War. ...
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Salisbury man arrested in Randolph County sex sting
A Salisbury man is one of 19 men arrested by the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division ...
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Walking and talking: Residents join China Grove mayor for monthly stroll
CHINA GROVE — Getting to know someone takes steps, even if it’s a mayor. On the first Sunday of ...
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Powles Staton invites agencies from all over the county to law enforcement appreciation luncheon
SALISBURY — Members of all different law enforcement agencies from across the county converged on the Rowan History ...
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A flash of luck: Landis lifeguard hospitalized by lightning at home recovering
LANDIS — Brynnlee Steger was getting ready to start her junior year at Carson High School, but all ...
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Lifeguard hit by lightning, tornado confirmed near Lake Norman
The latest round of storms to race through Rowan County late Monday afternoon left a young lifeguard in ...
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Salisbury Government 101: Candidates meet with department heads in early electoral briefing event
SALISBURY — Candidates for the Salisbury City Council got a crash course in local government on Monday at ...
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County moves forward on new Health Department plans in West End Plaza
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners got an update to the construction of a new Department ...
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Fun is Brewing at the N.C. Transportation Museum with the Brew & Choo Craft Beer Festival on Aug. 12
SPENCER — The North Carolina Transportation Museum is brewing up fun and good times in preparation for their ...
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David Freeze Day 14: Making the best of what is available!
Editor’s note: David Freeze is cycling along the Mississippi River. This is part two of his adventure, riding ...
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Name of the game: Small businesses try to stand out in crowded field
SALISBURY — Pop-up marketplaces are an excellent way for small businesses, especially those without a storefront, to get ...
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A fresh new look: Nazareth children receive back-to-school haircuts
ROCKWELL — As kids prepare to return to school, everything needs to be right for the first day, ...
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Acceptable forms of ID for voting
The Board of Elections office started issuing voter IDs on Wednesday for those who need an acceptable form ...
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David Freeze Day 11: Uncertainty ahead, but today goes well!
Editor’s note: David Freeze is cycling along the Mississippi River. This is part two of his adventure, riding ...
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Harrison Florist keeps shop running, but hopes to one day open ‘historical yard sale’
SALISBURY — Five years ago, David Harrison thought about closing his shop, Harrison’s Florist, and selling the company. ...
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History comes alive: Author gives reading in Salisbury from his new book
SALISBURY — The White House is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world with a past ...
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Two East Spencer candidates have candidacy challenges overturned
SALISBURY — Both Ryan Evans and Steven Joseph had challenges to their candidacies overturned by the Rowan County ...
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National Night Out celebrated all over Rowan County and beyond
By Brad Dountz, Robert Sullivan and Chandler Inions SALISBURY — All across the country, communities have convened to ...
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Board of Elections decides early voting schedule after lengthy public discussion
SALISBURY — The Board of Elections voted Tuesday to adopt a 15-day early voting schedule after citizens from ...
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Cooleemee Falls’ annual Duck Race fundraiser coming up Saturday
WOODLEAF — The annual Great Bullhole Duck Race fundraiser is on the schedule for Saturday. The 13th iteration ...
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Total eclipse of the art
SALISBURY — If someone walks down the winding streets of downtown Salisbury, they’ll see sculptures blending into the ...
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The Reach Church community day braves heat to carry on 20-year tradition
SALISBURY — The Reach Church on Horah Street will celebrate 60 years at its current location next year, ...
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A drive down memory lane: N.C. Transportation Museum puts on film and T.V. car show
SPENCER — For the past several years, the North Carolina Transportation Museum has been helping people of all ...
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Pedestrian killed by train Sunday evening in Salisbury
(This story has been updated.) SALISBURY — The pedestrian struck and killed by an Amtrak passenger train in ...
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Hurricanes vs. Blues Injury Report Today – November 17
As they get ready to meet the St. Louis Blues (8-9-1) on Sunday, November 17 at PNC Arena,…
Cavaliers vs. Hornets Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – November 17
The Charlotte Hornets (5-7) are heavy underdogs (+10.5) as they try to break a four-game road slide when…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: Sun Belt Games Today, November 17
The Sun Belt basketball slate on Sunday should provide some fireworks. The contests include the Troy Trojans taking…
How to Watch Big South Women’s College Basketball Games – Sunday, November 17
Sunday’s college basketball slate includes four games with Big South teams in action. Among those contests is the…
How to Watch Sun Belt Women’s College Basketball Games – Sunday, November 17
Three games on Sunday’s college basketball schedule feature a Sun Belt team, including the matchup between the Alabama…