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Kannapolis fire chief speaks on new response vehicle program

KANNAPOLIS — On Monday afternoon, the Kannapolis City Council held a work session in order to gain more ...

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Finding their niche: Second Saturday event offers more than foot traffic

SALISBURY — Many artists use the Second Saturdays in Salisbury to promote their brand and move merchandise, but ...

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Kannapolis firefighter died Saturday morning

Kannapolis firefighter Matt Goodman died while off-duty Saturday morning, Kannapolis Fire Chief Tracy Winecoff announced Sunday. Goodman was ...

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Granite Quarry Planning Board votes to remove courtesy hearings

GRANITE QUARRY — The Planning Board voted during a review of the rules of procedure to remove courtesy ...

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Fun in the sun: Parks and rec summer camps leave a mark

SALISBURY — The dog days of summer can be tough on kids. After getting through an entire school ...

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NC Wildlife Commission works to promote fish population in Tuckertown Reservoir

For the past three years, the N.C. Wildlife Commission has been making additions to the Tuckertown Reservoir as ...

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Ten candidates file for municipal elections on first day

The filing for municipal offices opened up on Friday, and 10 candidates officially confirmed that they will be ...

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What’s on the menu?: Landis food truck days offers rotating lunch options

LANDIS — If variety is the spice of life, then Landis’ new Food Truck Thursdays is a great ...

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Solving the homeless quandary — it’s not that simple

SALISBURY — Homelessness in the city and the surrounding area currently reflects a national trend, which is a ...

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Rowan County’s cost of living below national average

SALISBURY — Back in May, the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) published its Cost of Living ...

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Valerie Webster crowned Miss Rowan County Veteran during Faith Fourth celebration

FAITH — Keeping the crown in the family, outgoing Miss Rowan County Veteran crowned her sister Valerie Webster ...

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Salisbury house fire claims one victim

SALISBURY — A fire claimed the life of a Salisbury woman on Monday. According to information from Salisbury ...

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More than just a game: Basketball, cheerleading camp teaches valuable life lessons

SALISBURY — Becoming a high-character person takes more skills than dribbling a basketball, but the founders of a ...

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Faith Fourth of July celebration does not disappoint

FAITH — Awash in a sea of red, white and blue clothing, flags, umbrellas, hats and even children’s ...

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Dale Peeler surprised with Order of the Guardian

FAITH — Dale Peeler is an institution around Rowan County, serving for 45 years with the Faith Fire ...

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2 dead after motorcycle crash

Officials confirmed a motorcycle crash on Stokes Ferry Road Tuesday afternoon has claimed two lives, though the identities ...

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Downtown stores placing out dog bowls in effort to become more pet-friendly

Downtown Salisbury has become even more pet-friendly over the past month thanks to Theresa Pitner, owner of dog ...

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Fourth of July parade celebrates both local and American histories

SALISBURY — The Fourth of July is a time for millions Americans this summer to reflect and appreciate ...

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Grandmother and mother’s lessons help River Lewis help others

Growing up, River Lewis was one of six siblings raised by a single mother who never let that ...

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Fireworks at museum in Spencer once again a blast

SPENCER — While rain could have delayed the actual fireworks display planned for just after dark Saturday, those ...

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Best of both worlds: Gunpowder and Lead Clothing Boutique offers something for everyone

SALISBURY — If a clothing store can offer a wide variety of things that both men and women ...

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Down the stretch: Victory Lane Collectibles works to sell its parts

SALISBURY — In 2021, the owner of the NASCAR memorabilia store Victory Lane Collectibles, Ed Yancey, passed away. ...

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Against all odds: Recent A.L. Brown graduate grapples with brain tumor

KANNAPOLIS — Despite receiving a life-altering brain-tumor diagnosis, one A.L. Brown graduate did not let that stop him ...

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Construction at Macy’s continues with AC units, tour

CHINA GROVE — Construction of Macy’s Inc’s distribution and fulfillment center in China Grove continued Friday as as ...

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New book details the history of Knox Junior High

In 1969, Margaret Basinger was a recent University of North Carolina graduate staying in Charlotte with no job ...

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Rowan County under air quality warning from Canada wildfire smoke

Rowan County is under an orange warning forecast for air quality on Thursday, the North Carolina Department of ...

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New Dog Adoption Center hosts first open house

The Nina Dix Dog Adoption Center hosted its first open house on Saturday, June 17, allowing visitors and ...

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Rowan Public Library expands outreach with Book Bike

SALISBURY — This summer, Rowan Public Library’s new book bike will take to the streets — or, rather, ...

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