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Take me out to the ball game: Concession stand at Cannon Park in China Grove to be named after Dale and Gale Kieger

CHINA GROVE — For over 40 years, Dale and Gale Kieger have been staples of youth sports in ...

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County manager’s proposed tax rate is 58 cents per $100 valuation; higher than estimated revenue neutral rate

SALISBURY — The new recommended tax rate for Rowan County is 58 cents per $100 valuation, a reduction ...

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Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics blazes through Rowan

SALISBURY — Runners from law enforcement across Rowan County joined Special Olympians as they blazed through Salisbury on ...

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Airport hangar project price tag soars, topping $21 million

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to approve applying for a financing contract ...

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Cleveland Planning Board OKs land use plan

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Planning Board approved a future land use plan after a presentation Monday night at ...

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Golf-wise, book-wise, Catawba father and son follow same path

By Toby Thorpe For the Stanly News & Press Chad and Chase Clayton both developed a love of ...

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Car hits two fire trucks at crash scene on I-85

Two Rowan County area fire trucks were hit by a passenger vehicle while sitting on I-85 South trying ...

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NC chamber official offers guidance to Minority Business Council

SALISBURY — Debra Derr has been all over the place. Currently the Director of Government Affairs at the ...

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Start your engines: Spencer Moose Lodge mower pull goes the distance

SPENCER — With the right amount of tinkering, that riding lawn mower gathering dust in your garage all ...

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EDC discusses public transportation options for county’s workforce

SALISBURY — Limited public transportation and the effect it is having on the workforce was one of the ...

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The Worthys will clean that bridge when they come to it

SALISBURY — Sometimes doing the right thing doesn’t have to be a big spectacle in order to be ...

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County manager’s proposed tax rate is 58 cents per $100 valuation; higher than estimated 53 cent revenue neutral rate

SALISBURY — The new recommended tax rate for Rowan County is 58 cents per $100 valuations, a reduction ...

Crime

Sunday morning chase nets two

SALISBURY — A Salisbury man was arrested Sunday morning after reportedly leading Rowan County deputies on a pursuit ...

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Ford one of three sponsors of state bill that bans abortions after 12 weeks

RALEIGH — Sen. Carl Ford is one of three Republican sponsors of the “Care For Women, Children and ...

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Three honored for giving back to Salisbury, Rowan County with Elizabeth Duncan Koontz awards

SALISBURY — Salisbury native and activist Elizabeth Duncan Koontz committed her entire life to making sure those who ...

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Landis author explores motherhood in new book

LANDIS — After Torrie Jarrett published a blog about a miscarriage, she received a response from readers so ...

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Chief of police search brings in 26 applicants

SALISBURY — Applications are now closed for Salisbury’s new chief of police. The human resources department will now ...

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A boost for startups: The NC Food Innovation Lab helps entrepreneurs

KANNAPOLIS — For groundbreaking discoveries to occur, commitment and a desire to shake up the status quo need ...

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Parents voice concern over locked bathrooms at schools

It appears there has been some truth to allegations that bathrooms in at least two of the Rowan ...

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Preview: Salisbury City Council to hear report on election process, updates on Parks and Rec renovation projects

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council will hear updates on the election process town hall meetings as well ...

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Shober Bridge closed

SALISBURY — The city of Salisbury Public Works Department has closed the Shober Bridge in the 400 block ...

Crime

Blotter: Salisbury Police seeking identity of burglary suspect

SALISBURY — The Salisbury Police Department is requesting assistance in identifying a subject suspected in multiple burglaries of ...

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History lesson: Cheraw mayor visits Salisbury, takes notes

SALISBURY — Salisbury’s reputation for historic preservation efforts earned it a visit from a South Carolina mayor on ...

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New county floodplain maps released with preliminary revisions

SALISBURY — It will be worthwhile for homeowners to check out recent revisions to maps to see if ...

N.C. Research Campus

NC Food Innovation Lab growing in Kannapolis

The N.C. Food Innovation Lab is trying to unearth new methods to revolutionize the world of food development. ...

Crime

Blotter: Driver of stolen vehicle arrested after chase

SALISBURY — A man faces numerous felony charges after fleeing Rowan County deputies Monday night in a stolen ...

Crime

Suspect in child abuse case charged after 3-month-old injured

SALISBURY — Two weeks after his 3-month-old son was admitted to the hospital with reportedly broken ribs, a ...

Crime

Murder suspect from NY arrested in Salisbury

SALISBURY — New York State Police contacted the Salisbury Police Department on Thursday and asked for assistance in ...

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