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East Spencer board approves ordinance changes
EAST SPENCER — The Board of Aldermen approved Monday night the adoption of two amendments to ordinances that ...
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Commissioners send lease proposal to US Department of Agriculture for offices in West End Plaza
SALISBURY — Two agencies within the U.S. Department of Agriculture could potentially be moving into the West End ...
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Setting up shop: Landis, Rowan County officials host development representatives for field visit
LANDIS — A new partnership could help Landis make a big splash in the corporate suitor arena if ...
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Rimer Fire Department receives upgraded ISO ranking
Residents of a local fire department’s district have much to be happy about as the department’s Insurance Service ...
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Spring Fest 2023, NC Transportation Museum get a jump on Easter egg hunts
SALISBURY — Easter egg hunters grabbed their baskets and hopped through downtown Salisbury as part of the 2023 ...
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Salisbury Police Department hosting youth violence prevention event April 15
SALISBURY — The Salisbury Police Department will host a Youth Violence Prevention Day on Saturday, April 15, from ...
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Family, friends attend celebration of life for Chelsea Childers
SALISBURY — Mourners filled the pews at First United Methodist Church on a sunny Saturday afternoon to celebrate ...
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No one hurt as electrical problem leads to fire on Hartman Road
Fire departments from around Rowan County responded to arcing power lines outside a home Hartman Road, just off ...
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Reflections in a pool: A swim coach looks back before being honored
SALISBURY — A great coach’s influence can spread out far and wide and Phyllis Steimel is no exception ...
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NCDOT secretary to speak at chamber’s Power In Partnership event April 20
SALISBURY — N.C. Department of Transportation Secretary Eric Boyette will be the keynote speaker at the Rowan Chamber ...
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Landfill, recycling centers closed Good Friday
SALISBURY — Rowan County Environmental Management lists these Good Friday office closings: • Rowan County’s office and processing ...
Lifestyle
7-year-old joins older brothers as black belt in karate
SALISBURY — The Bristol Brothers have been practicing the discipline of martial arts for almost nine years at ...
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County receives over 50% of general fund revenue from property taxes annually
SALISBURY — Each year, over 50 percent of the general fund revenue Rowan County generates comes from property ...
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Cleveland church perseveres for an entire century
CLEVELAND — The Rock Hill Church of Christ in Cleveland has continuously stood firm in its mission to ...
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Salisbury City Council has first town hall to discuss possible election changes
SALISBURY — On Thursday night, the Salisbury City Council got to find out where residents stand on the ...
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Mini golf tourney for visually impaired held at Dan Nicholas Park
Rowan County Parks and Recreation held its annual VIP (Visually Impaired Person) Mini Golf Tournament on Saturday, March ...
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Warren sponsors bill providing new retirement savings option for small businesses
SALISBURY — In hopes of putting a stop to what some view as a retirement savings crisis in ...
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‘A great step:’ Health Department encouraged by FDA approval of over-the-counter Narcan
SALISBURY- Naloxone, a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses, was approved by the United States Food and Drug ...
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School system to hold annual job fair April 3
SALISBURY – The Rowan-Salisbury Schools CTE Program is hosting its annual job fair on Monday, April 3, at ...
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New principal of West Rowan High School named; Rowan-Salisbury Schools hires two other leaders
SALISBURY — The Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education announced a new principal of West Rowan High School and two ...
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Driver killed in head-on collision on Mooresville Road
SALISBURY — The North Carolina Highway Patrol reported one person was killed Thursday afternoon in a crash on ...
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‘Black Women Lead’ seeks to start dialogue to make Salisbury better for all
SALISBURY — March is Women’s History Month, so the Salisbury-Rowan NAACP partnered with Mission House for a “Black ...
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Meals on Wheels holding Easter cinnamon roll sale
SALISBURY — Meals on Wheels Rowan will hold a Raise Some Dough, Feed a Senior cinnamon roll sale ...
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Three Rivers Land Trust conservation raffle ticket sales open April 1
Last year, Three Rivers Land Trust (TRLT) held its inaugural TRLT Conservation Raffle, a fundraising event featuring outdoor ...
Lifestyle
The Race to 80: Organization seeks to bolster home libraries
SALISBURY — When it comes to literacy, 80 is the magic number. Last year, Rowan County Literacy Council Executive ...
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Arrest made after two trees are cut, land on and cause extensive damage to new homes
EAST SPENCER — Two houses that are part of a four-house new construction project on Third Street have ...
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Main courthouse door to reopen Monday
SALISBURY — The main door to the Rowan County Superior Court that has been closed during COVID, reopening ...
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Studies highlight local impact of Medicaid expansion in Rowan County
SALISBURY — Almost 10,000 Rowan County residents are estimated to be eligible for Medicaid coverage under the new ...
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College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: Big South Games Today, November 19
The Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs versus the Charlotte 49ers is a game to watch on the Tuesday Big South…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: Sun Belt Games Today, November 19
The Sun Belt college basketball lineup on Tuesday, which includes the Rice Owls versus the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns,…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Tuesday, November 19
The Tuesday college basketball schedule includes six games featuring a ranked team on the court. Among those games…
How to Watch the NBA Today, November 19
Today’s NBA schedule has a lot in store. Among the six games is the Cleveland Cavaliers playing the…
Charlotte vs. Gardner-Webb Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – November 19
Tuesday’s game features the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (2-2) and the Charlotte 49ers (2-1) matching up at Dale F.…