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Event center hosting ‘Honoring Our Fathers’ banquet June 11
April Butler, owner of James E. Strozier Event Center, will be hosting the inaugural “Honoring Our Fathers” banquet ...
Nation/World
Salisbury native serves with US Navy in Japan
By Xiaoming Zheng Navy Office of Community Outreach SASEBO, Japan — Petty Officer 1st Class Woodroe Ducksworth, a ...
News
Salisbury-Rowan NAACP President Gemale A. Black Named to Charlotte Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 List
Salisbury-Rowan NAACP President Gemale A. Black recently was named to Charlotte Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 class for ...
News
First of her kind: Audrey Mackey promoted to captain
SALISBURY — Audrey Mackey has a reputation at the jail for always respecting the inmates whose care is ...
News
Stars and Stripes fly over park at last
SALISBURY — Friday morning’s breeze was a welcome addition as the American flag was hoisted atop the new ...
Lifestyle
McCreery, Shea among NC Music Hall Of Fame’s six new inductees for 2023
KANNAPOLIS — Six inductees will comprise the 2023 class scheduled to be enshrined during the annual induction ceremony ...
News
Rowan Public Library goes fine free
SALISBURY — Rowan Public Library has eliminated overdue fines, joining others across the state and nation that have ...
N.C. Research Campus
Kannapolis Memorial Day Weekend Information
KANNAPOLIS — Kannapolis city offices will be closed for business on Monday, May 29, in observance of the ...
News
Granite Quarry fire destroys outparcel
GRANITE QUARRY — An outparcel building laid in ruins after an early morning fire in Granite Quarry. “We ...
Crime
Multiple agencies involved in investigation leading to drug suspect’s arrest
SALISBURY — A drug suspect who quickly met his $250,000 secured bond is now being held in the ...
News
Salisbury budget sets tax rate at 61 cents per $100 valuation; 58 cent rate would be revenue neutral
SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council held a special meeting Tuesday to go over the upcoming fiscal year ...
News
Day of Caring puts volunteering front and center
Every year, regional United Way branches, including Rowan County’s, offer Day of Caring projects. Day of Caring is ...
News
Red Cross says blood, platelet donors needed
The American Red Cross is asking people to book a time to give blood or platelets now to ...
News
North Rowan Elementary School holds field day
SPENCER — North Rowan Elementary School’s Field Day events Monday included Spencer Fire Department and Police Department personnel, ...
News
Landfill, recycling centers closed Monday
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Environmental Management office, processing center, landfill and convenience/recycling centers will be closed Monday ...
News
Kannapolis Fire Department offering non-certified CPR classes
KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis Fire Department is offering non-certified CPR classes in June. Each class is two hours ...
News
“We will rebuild”: Christo’s burns overnight, owner resolved to return
SALISBURY — Christo’s Family Restaurant, a long-time wing stop in Salisbury, unexpectedly caught fire Wednesday morning, suffering extensive ...
News
Father, son lose everything in blaze
SALISBURY — What was supposed to be a joyous occasion, a proud father sending his son off for ...
News
Salisbury proposes decreasing tax rate for upcoming fiscal year, but not to revenue neutral
SALISBURY— On Tuesday, the Salisbury City Council heard from City Manager Jim Greene and Finance Director Wade Furches ...
News
Public hearing for Trinity Church, Stirewalt roads rezoning request postponed until July
KANNAPOLIS — On Monday night, the Kannapolis City Council accepted petitioner Jack McKinley’s request to postpone the public ...
News
No increase in property tax, fees in Kannapolis proposed budget
Staff report KANNAPOLIS — The budget for the 2023-24 year presented to the city council Monday night includes ...
Crime
China Grove wreck knocks out power
CHINA GROVE — A wreck in the middle of the night Saturday caused numerous China Grove residents to ...
Crime
Arson suspect from Lexington caught in Salisbury
(This story has been updated.) SALISBURY — A woman wanted in Lexington for a spate of violent crimes ...
News
Health department offers reminder of prenatal care, family services offered after passage of abortion bill
SALISBURY — With the passing of legislation that bans abortions after 12 weeks, the Rowan County Health Department ...
News
Estimates for Cheerwine festival hit 100K attendees
SALISBURY — The tradition that began in 2017 was back with a roar this weekend, and those in ...
News
NC lawmakers in both chambers will gather this week to discuss budget proposal, start work on ‘conference report’
RALEIGH — Lawmakers in the North Carolina Senate and House will gather this week to discuss, compromise and ...
News
Arrest made in assault that left 3-year-old in critical condition
SALISBURY — A 35-year-old man has been charged with one count of felony child abuse after an assault ...
News
Longevity at its finest: Betty Culp turns 100
SALISBURY — Most people can only imagine making it to their 100th birthday, but for one local lady, ...
SportsPlus
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Monday, November 18
The Gonzaga Bulldogs versus the San Diego State Aztecs is one of four games on Monday’s college basketball…
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Monday, November 18
The Monday college basketball slate has plenty of quality competition in store. Our computer model has suggested picks…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Monday, November 18
The Gonzaga Bulldogs and the San Diego State Aztecs hit the court in one of four games on…
How to Watch the NBA Today, November 18
The NBA lineup today, including the Golden State Warriors against the Los Angeles Clippers, should provide some fireworks.…
NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, November 18
In one of the many compelling matchups on the NBA schedule today, the Orlando Magic and the Phoenix…