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Landis Fall Festival offers lots of fun; draws large crowd

LANDIS — The line of people and vendors stretched for blocks on Central Avenue in Landis, and the ...

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No injuries in three-alarm fire

SALISBURY — A three-alarm fire in a brick and wood-frame two-story house on South Clay Street broke out ...

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New fire engine rolls into Spencer

SPENCER — The fire department welcomed a new member to its crew Thursday afternoon with the delivery of ...

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New mural captures history of Spencer

SPENCER — That art is becoming part of Spencer’s history is cyclical, because it is in large part ...

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‘There are options:’ Respect Life Month honors the unborn in October

SALISBURY — October is a recognition month for a number of issues, from breast cancer to domestic violence, ...

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Local farm provides educational experience

MT. ULLA — Farming and teaching go hand in hand at Evans Family Farm. This first-generation livestock farm, ...

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South branch of library hosts second annual Fall Fest

CHINA GROVE — More than 200 children and their families made their way to the Rowan Public Library’s ...

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Granite Fest

Saturday afternoon, several hundred people came out to enjoy music, games, shopping and food at the annual Granite ...

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Domestic Violence Awareness takes center stage Saturday

SALISBURY — It takes, on average, seven assaults before a victim of domestic violence seeks help, and sometimes ...

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Between the pages, a lifetime of stories: David Whisenant’s new book is out

SALISBURY — During a journalism career that spanned 32 years, David Whisenant collected more than a lifetime of ...

Salisbury

Carlton Farms project ‘is a match made in heaven’

SALISBURY — “People make deals, not companies. It’s relational,” said John Barker Jr., president and chief development officer ...

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After 60 years of closure, Empire Hotel revitalization officially underway

SALISBURY — The revitalization of the Empire Hotel is officially underway, as the developers and city officials held a ...

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Boyden High School classmates celebrate 70th reunion

SALISBURY — Fifteen members of the Boyden High School Class of 1954 gathered for their 70th reunion on ...

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Quilts made for those in need: ‘We want to wrap them in love’

SALISBURY — The Grace Quilters are sharing care and compassion in the form of quilts with those in ...

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OctoberTour opens five newer historic houses to the public for the first time

SALISBURY — The Historic Salisbury Foundation took the OctoberTour off the beaten path for the 49th annual edition, ...

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Refugees welcomed through LSC’s New Americans Program

SALISBURY — Providing help and a friendly welcome to the United States are two of the many things ...

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‘She is still here’ – Late teacher’s coworkers remember her legacy at West Rowan Middle

SALISBURY — Sixth-grade science teacher Annick Dalton was killed in a car wreck on I-85 last weekend, but her ...

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All aboard: Day Out With Thomas made more sensory friendly for all to enjoy

SPENCER — Thomas the Tank Engine is a favorite with many children, and because of the collaboration between ...

Business

Women in Business: Making people smile is what business owners enjoy

SALISBURY — It was an event for women and to celebrate women. The annual Women in Business chamber ...

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Domestic violence victims and survivors of all walks honored during candlelight vigil

SALISBURY — In front of dozens of pairs of purple shoes laid across the Rowan County Courthouse steps representing ...

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Annual memorial for deputy calls for enjoying a Dr. Pepper

SALISBURY — A memorial marker stands outside the Rowan County courthouse on Main Street that carries the names ...

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Group riding from mountains to the sea on bicycles makes stop in Salisbury

Charles Dickinson has worked with the Cycle North Carolina Mountains to the Sea bike ride for four years ...

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‘Once you start, it’s hard to quit.’ – Local homebrewers club showcases selection at weekend festival

SALISBURY — Beer lovers rejoiced on Saturday in Salisbury during the annual Brewfest at Bell Tower Green.  Brewfest featured ...

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Learning fire safety: ‘You’ve got to start when they’re little’

LANDIS — Things were buzzing around Landis Elementary School on Tuesday as members of the Landis Fire Department ...

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‘Tell them you love them’ — Into the Light Suicide and Mental Health Awareness Walk speak shares powerful message

SALISBURY — According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, someone in the United States takes their life ...

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Manufacturing a brighter future: Salisbury High metals class broadens horizons

SALISBURY — There is a lot going on in the works at Salisbury High School. SHS is the home ...

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#NCStrong: Local police deliver first supplies to Marshall, NC

MARSHALL  — Dwight Cody and his wife, who live in Marshall, N.C., had not been able to reach ...

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‘It’s like one big family’ — Rockwell class celebrates 65th reunion

ROCKWELL — They are classmates and friends, but more than that, they are like family. That was the ...

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