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Another brick in the wall: Bricklaying competition grows
GOLD HILL — Brick by brick, walls were going up at the 2024 North Carolina Spec Mix Bricklayer ...
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National Night Out: ‘Building a sense of community’
All ages showed up for Landis’ fourth annual National Night Out, which provided an opportunity for police officers ...
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Project Light grand opening brings together officials, community in human trafficking fight
SALISBURY — ”Human trafficking is one of the most pressing human rights issues of our day, and we should ...
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Helping others in the community is ‘what we’re all about’
SPENCER — Providing help and support to North Rowan Elementary School students and their families who have a ...
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Gold Hill Founders Day: ‘Probably one of the biggest festivals to date’
GOLD HILL — A large crowd gathered on Sept. 28 for Gold Hill’s Founders Day, which featured fun ...
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Wil-Cox bridge celebrates 100 years as surrounding parks grow
SPENCER — The historic Wil-Cox Bridge that spans the Yadkin River, connecting Rowan and Davidson counties, has become ...
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Four Rowan County Special Olympians capture honors at equestrian tournament
Four Special Olympians from Rowan County took home hardware at the 2024 Special Olympics of North Carolina Equestrian ...
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Storm Helene downs trees and power lines
Tropical storm Helene hit Rowan County and much of western North Carolina Friday morning with a one-two punch, ...
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David Freeze: Cliffs and plenty of water at coastal state parks
Editor’s note: David Freeze is visiting all 42 state parks in North Carolina. Contact him at david.freeze@ctc.net. The ...
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Check out new Little Free Library at Patterson Farms
CHINA GROVE — There’s another Little Free Library in the county, thanks to the collaborative efforts of Smart ...
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Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Kannapolis raises more than $70K
KANNAPOLIS — More than 350 area residents participated in this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Rowan-Cabarrus in ...
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Second annual Latin American Independence celebration rocks park
SALISBURY — Bright, celebratory colors, from flags to costumes to general attire, was the prevailing theme Saturday at ...
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Day Out With Thomas: Bubble tour is coming
SPENCER — It’s almost time to get aboard the Thomas the Tank Engine for the annual Day Out ...
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Second annual Walk for Heroes remembers those gave all
SALISBURY — The morning of Saturday, Sept. 21, was sunny, bright, almost hot outside the shade, an uplifting ...
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Hands of a Sportsman honors Anthony Barnes, creates meaningful memories
SALISBURY — The annual Anthony Barnes Disabled Deer Hunt provides a unique opportunity to those for whom hunting likely ...
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Creek Week conclude: Learning about water through activities, storytime
SALISBURY — A four-part Rowan Creek Week event, aimed at teaching children, kindergarten through fifth graders, about water, ...
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Fashion show empowers special needs models, raises more than $41,000
SALISBURY — Partners In Learning’s recent fashion show, where special needs models bravely shared their stories on the ...
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F.A.C.T. health fair aims to bring resources directly to Zion Hills residents
SALISBURY — After working with residents of the Zion Hills Apartments to learn their needs and wants, the ...
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Construction officially begins on new 3-8 school to replace Knox Middle
SALISBURY — A project that has been the source of discussion and speculation for over 17 years has officially ...
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Smart Start Month: Celebration held to honor proclamation
SALISBURY — September has been a special month for Smart Start as Gov. Roy Cooper proclaimed the month ...
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City council honors outgoing councilor Anthony Smith
SALISBURY — Both the Salisbury City Council and several residents took the time to speak about what Anthony Smith ...
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Rowan Creek Week: Rain barrel workshop teaches types, safety and more
SALISBURY — It was day three of Rowan Creek Week, and as the rain fell, a group gathered ...
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Julian H. Robertson Jr. makes final investments in beloved hometown
Although Julian Robertson Jr. died just over two years ago, he continues to bless the community that he ...
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Granite Quarry hosts badge-pinning ceremony commemorating fully-staffed fire department
(This story has been updated to reflect corrected information about the location of Matthews and Wesley Chapel fire ...
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Ronnie Marsh celebrates 50 years in uniform for Rowan
Fifty years in one career is nearly unheard of these days, but for Ronnie Marsh, it’s just another ...
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Drawing a crowd: Carolina Artists guild to host 34th annual Art Expo Show and Sale
Once again, it is time for the Carolina Artists’ Art Expo. Members of the guild will display works ...
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Salisbury alum honored with Order of Long Leaf Pine
Bayard Alcorn, a Salisbury High School alum, was recently awarded the Order of the Longleaf Pine for his ...
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‘It’s humbling’: Volunteers help beautify National Cemetery on Sept. 11
SALISBURY — Respect, honoring and giving back were the common threads that ran through people’s comments on what ...
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In one of the many exciting matchups on the NFL schedule in Week 12, the Detroit Lions and…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: A-10 Games Today, November 19
The Tuesday college basketball schedule in the A-10 has plenty of quality competition on the docket. Among those…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: AAC Games Today, November 19
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How to Watch AAC Women’s College Basketball Games – Tuesday, November 19
AAC squads are on Tuesday’s college basketball schedule in four games, including the Oklahoma Sooners playing the Wichita…
November 19 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live Streaming Options
In a Tuesday NHL schedule that features plenty of exciting matchups, the Florida Panthers versus the Winnipeg Jets…