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WellCare hosts fair at Bell Tower Green

SALISBURY — North Carolina officially expanded Medicaid on Dec. 1, 2023. To help raise awareness about how that ...

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‘We will be silent no more’ – Local union takes the fight to Daimler Freightliner

CLEVELAND — As negotiations ramp up between United Automobile Workers and Daimler Freightliner, members of the manufacturers union ...

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‘Persist’ — Catawba speaker addresses shifting social, economic trends

SALISBURY — “Making Social and Economic Change” was the topic of the morning April 2 at Catawba College ...

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‘We are here and here for them.’ – Salvation Army opens arms to community through Spring Fling event

SALISBURY — When a lot of people think of the Salvation Army, Christmas comes to mind, but it serves ...

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‘One of those things that matter’ — Reach Church’s Kingz Kidz gives youth a place of their own

SALISBURY — Members of the Reach Church in Salisbury wanted to give young congregants a place to worship that ...

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Salisbury Elks honor Corporal Ryan Walker

The Salisbury Elks #699 honored Corporal Ryan Walker of the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday. Lodge Exalted ...

Business

‘The underdog can do it.’ — West Rowan’s Arnold inks NIL deal with Salisbury barber

SALISBURY — A few years ago, the NCAA changed its rules to allow college athletes to monetize their ...

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Spring is calling: Ring in Spring event brings families downtown for fun-filled day

SALISBURY — Although rain threatened the event, Downtown Salisbury, Inc.’s Ring in Spring event still continued and brought ...

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A treemendous occasion: biennial awards honors what makes Salisbury look gorgeous

SALISBURY — It takes a village, or in Salisbury’s case, a city, to establish a welcoming environment for ...

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Rowan EDC annual meeting highlights accomplishments and upcoming plans

SALISBURY — The Rowan Economic Development Council held its fourth annual meeting on March 26 at the F&M ...

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Images impact visitors to Station of the Cross

Stations of the Cross, a longtime Christian tradition, has been defined as a spiritual pilgrimage, following a designed ...

Education

Whatever your life’s work, do it well: March 20th officially proclaimed as Career Day at Overton Elementary

Submitted SALISBURY — The community came out in force to support career development for Overton Elementary School scholars ...

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Playtime dreams come true: Faith Academy Charter School receives new playground

Submitted Faith Academy Charter School announced the completion of its brand-new playground equipment, donated by retired Faith School ...

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Good boy: A Rowan County Sheriff’s Office K-9 calls it a career

SALISBURY — Rex, one of the K-9s at the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office, has retired from duty after ...

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Rowan County native talks at Rowan Chamber’s ‘Salute to Agri-business’

SALISBURY — This week was National Agriculture Week and to pay tribute to all those who commit their ...

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Natural classroom hosts hundreds of students for Envirothon

ROWAN COUNTY — Dan Nicholas Park became a huge classroom for more than 200 students as they participated ...

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County approves new ordinances around future racing complexes

SALISBURY — After hearing community concerns and comments and working with the owners of Mooresville Dragway for the ...

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Early literacy: Smart Start Rowan hosts annual Ritchie Champion for Young Children Celebration

Presentations, surprises, recognitions and fellowship were all on the menu for the 9th annual Smart Start Rowan’s Dr. ...

Crime

Sheriff sheds light on teen sex trafficking victim’s dramatic rescue

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office released more information about the operation that resulted in a 16-year-old ...

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Fame Preservation Group holds Charles F. Fisher Banquet to honor Civil War veteran

SALISBURY — Fame Preservation Group, Inc. hosted their first annual Charles F. Fisher Banquet at Christiana Lutheran Church’s ...

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Boots on the ground: Salisbury goes on walk to enhance South Main Street

SALISBURY — On a beautiful Saturday morning, the Planning and Neighborhoods Department organized a community walk for its ...

Lifestyle

China Grove Farmers Market set to begin May 7: Vendors and sponsors can still join

CHINA GROVE — Spring is here, and with its arrival is the desire to get out and plant ...

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Historic Salisbury Foundation’s Fink takes on new role

SALISBURY — Rachel Fink is building up additional responsibilities at the Historic Salisbury Foundation as she serves as ...

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Changing the world one painting at a time: Durham artist coming to Waterworks for gallery talk

SALISBURY — Durham-based artist James Keul is going to be leading a gallery talk entitled “In the Gallery” ...

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Look out: New software helps track readers’ eye movements at Rowan County Literacy Council

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Literacy Council is a local organization that strives for a community where all ...

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New Kannapolis water tank nearing completion

KANNAPOLIS — Crews are busy painting the city’s newest water storage tank this week. The crews are using ...

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Community support keeps oyster roast cooking

Preparation began days ahead for the annual West Rowan High School FFA oyster roast, with many hands on ...

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‘Lost too soon’ – A.L. Brown grad dies following brain cancer battle

KANNAPOLIS — When high-schooler Leonardo Perez Martinez discovered that he had a brain tumor, his family was prepared ...

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