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Commissioners to recognize West Rowan girls basketball team, consider permit request

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will present a special recognition award to the West Rowan ...

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Rowan Chamber’s Young Professionals holding gathering Monday

SALISBURY — The Rowan Young Professionals, a program of the Rowan Chamber of Commerce,  is gathering Monday, March ...

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Republican Women hosting third annual Elizabeth Dole Dinner on March 25

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Republican Women will host their third annual Elizabeth Dole Dinner honoring Republican women ...

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Boy Scouts awarded challenge grant of $125,000

SALISBURY — The Central North Carolina Council of the Boy Scouts of America recently announced that a challenge ...

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Two firefighters injured, five displaced after two fires

Two firefighters received minor injuries, one resident was taken to the hospital, and five people were displaced after ...

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East Spencer to pay to clean up Dunbar site, seek recovery of cost

EAST SPENCER — In January of 2015, the former Paul Laurence Dunbar Center on Long Street was severely ...

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Ford among those voting yes as Medicaid expansion passes in NC senate

RALEIGH — In a 44-2 vote on Wednesday, North Carolina Senators passed House Bill 76 which will expand ...

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St. George’s Episcopal Church’s annual service set for April 16

WOODLEAF — The annual service at historic St. George’s Episcopal Church will be held Sunday, April 16, at ...

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‘Stop it at the source:’ Ford says bill targets drug traffickers, not users

RALEIGH — On Wednesday, the North Carolina Senate unanimously passed a bill filed in response to the growing ...

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Salisbury demonstrators call for an end to police brutality

SALISBURY — Demonstrators joined forces on the Rowan County Administrative Building steps Wednesday afternoon in a call to ...

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Opioid overdoses up in January, February compared to last year

SALISBURY — Rowan County had 169 overdoses in January and February, an increase of 33 from the same ...

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Spencer launches CDBG housing rehabilitation program

SPENCER — The town is accepting applications for a new Housing Rehabilitation Program. Spencer was awarded a $750,000 ...

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Salisbury earns two accolades as NC Department of Commerce honors 2022 Main Street Award Winners

Nine communities will receive awards for excellence in downtown revitalization during the North Carolina Main Street Awards ceremony ...

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Travis Denning to perform at Jiggy with the Piggy Festival in Kannapolis

KANNAPOLIS — Country artist Travis Denning will perform the Friday Night Jiggy with the Piggy concert on May ...

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Moon River Road fire destroys structure

A fire broke out in northeastern Rowan County on Thursday afternoon and destroyed a house. No injuries were ...

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Kannapolis lifts water system advisory for Suburban Woods

KANNAPOLIS — A water main break in the Suburban Woods neighborhood left several blocks in the immediate area ...

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Victim of shooting in bowling alley parking lot identified

SALISBURY — The man who was struck by a bullet in the parking lot at the Woodleaf Lanes ...

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Remote-controlled cars take Lake Corriher Wilderness Park for a ride

LANDIS — Engines revved throughout Lake Corriher Wilderness Park on Saturday, but these were not your average machines. ...

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Faith town board continue to hear comments about Fourth of July parade

FAITH — The Faith Board of Aldermen are continuing to hear comments about the town’s annual Fourth of ...

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Health department hires substance use and mental health program manager to combat opioid crisis

SALISBURY — Hayley Edwards is the newest addition to the Rowan County Public Health Department’s team focused on ...

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Livingstone College hosting national reparations debate

Livingstone College wire service SALISBURY — The national debate over the efficacy of national reparations for descendants of ...

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Downtown Salisbury Bar Crawl set for St. Patrick’s Day

SALISBURY — The Downtown Salisbury Bar Crawl for St. Patrick’s Day officially kicks off at 4 p.m. Friday ...

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Rowan County Republican Convention: New leaders named

The Rowan County Republican Precinct Meetings and Convention were held Saturday, March 11. Precinct meetings began at 9 ...

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Granite Quarry hosts free mulch event Saturday, March 18

GRANITE QUARRY — The town of Granite Quarry is offering free mulch to residents from 9 a.m. to ...

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High school seniors invited to participate in career hiring event April 3

SALISBURY — High school seniors looking to kickstart their careers are invited to attend Rowan-Salisbury School’s Aspire and ...

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Gold Hill Historic Methodist Church hosts John Earnhardt

GOLD HILL — Remember race car driver and champion Dale Earnhardt? The Gold Hill Historic Methodist Church is ...

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Carolina Artists plan to paint smiles for foster kids at Thursday’s meeting

The Carolina Artists guild will enjoy a fun, interactive and informative program on fabric painting at 7 p.m. ...

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Rockwell Board of Aldermen votes to have four year staggered terms

ROCKWELL — The town’s Board of Aldermen voted during the meeting Monday night to amend the town’s charter ...

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