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Learning the ropes: Outdoor setup at Catawba offers therapeutic activities for groups young and old

SALISBURY — Being outdoors makes everything better. That was the idea behind the low ropes course at Catawba ...

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Salisbury City Council salutes David Post for winning the 2024 Governor’s Medallion Award

SALISBURY — Salisbury City Council member David Post was one of 17 people who was given the 2024 ...

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The right fit: Landis officials break ground for 51-unit apartment complex

LANDIS — Town officials and developer representatives gathered at the intersection of Mt. Moriah Church Road and West Ryder ...

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Commissioners loan $750,000 to help improve Salisbury Railwalk district

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners voted on Monday to loan $750,000 to the Rowan County ...

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Uniquely Salisbury: Cheerwine Festival delights crowd despite weather concerns

(Correction: A previous version of this story said that the public works department took aerial photos of the ...

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Hoppin’ good time: Carolina Malt House hosts “Brewers Field Day and Harvest Party”

CLEVELAND — When drinking an ice-cold beer from one of the many breweries that have popped up across ...

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Light at the end of the tunnel: new behavioral health urgent care has been years in the making

SALISBURY — The Rowan County United Way is nearly finished with a passion project of theirs. Since 2019, ...

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RCCC celebrates 60 years by awarding nearly 1,600 degrees, diplomas and certificates

Submitted SALISBURY — Rowan-Cabarrus Community College marked a significant milestone with the successful completion of its 60th graduation ...

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A Kannapolis “gem” reopens to a standing ovation

KANNAPOLIS — The smell of popcorn has returned to the Gem Theatre. After five-and-a-half months of renovations, the ...

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Stamp Out Hunger Food drive raises thousands of pounds of food for local food banks

SALISBURY — Volunteers, The Salvation Army officials, Rowan Helping Ministries officials, United Way officials and U.S Postal Service ...

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Memorial allows community to honor fallen officers

SALISBURY — When Rowan County Deputy Robert “Bobby” Clement Jr. read the names of officers on the Rowan County ...

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Canoe race event allows scouts, public to enjoy Yadkin River

ROWAN COUNTY — The South Yadkin River Canoe and Kayak race has been going for almost 40 straight ...

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‘Work hard, do a good job’: Thomas Seamon celebrates 100th birthday

Hard work is what Thomas Seamon would say is has helped keep him staying young and active and ...

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Farmers market kicks off its new year; Growth seen from last year

The China Grove Farmers Market kicked off its new season May 7 at the Main Street Marketplace, 308 ...

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Cheers! Salisbury renews lease agreement with New Sarum Brewing Company

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council voted to renew a one-year lease agreement with New Sarum Brewing Company ...

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Hats off to Kentucky Derby with Hat-i-tude party: Event benefits local literacy council

There were multiple winners during this year’s 150th running of the Kentucky Derby on May 4. Not only ...

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“A great success’ – Quilt show draws more than 600 visitors

SALISBURY — Quilters of all ages and skill levels visited the biennial Central Carolina Quilt Fair, which was ...

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Life-changer: Capstone Recovery Center fundraiser held

SALISBURY — Sweet moments with smiles and laughter and emotional moments with tears and hugs marked the annual ...

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Forged in fire: retired educator teaches blacksmithing to Rowan County

ROCKWELL — Hanging in front of James “Jeep” Sabo’s house is a handmade sign that reads, “Jeep’s Forge ...

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Partners In Learning to host Adventure Forest ribbon cutting

SALISBURY — Partners In Learning will host its Adventure Forest ribbon cutting ceremony, which is an extension of the organization’s ...

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Day of Caring: Kindness spread throughout Rowan County

SALISBURY — Caring is all about showing kindness to others and offering a helping hand, which was on ...

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Sculpting Salisbury: Public Arts Commission holds meet and greet, welcome reception for visiting artists

SALISBURY — For the past 16 years, the Public Arts Commission has been championing the voices of hundreds ...

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Crash overturns vehicle, one injured

SALISBURY — One person was injured after a two-vehicle collision on East Innes Street left their vehicle overturned on ...

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“Always looking to give back to the community:” Breakfast fundraiser benefits local law enforcement

ROCKWELL — Powles Staton Funeral Home hosted a “Breakfast With A Cop,” fundraiser on Thursday, with 100 percent of ...

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Motorist killed on Amity Hill Road

CLEVELAND — A motorist was killed in a vehicular crash on Amity Hill Road in Cleveland on Thursday. ...

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Marketplace works to redefine charity and create healthy community

The second in a series of Focus on Food Security events, presented by Actions in Faith & Justice, ...

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Salisbury Academy performs Winnie-the-Pooh in a vibrant collaboration

Salisbury Academy News Service SALISBURY — Salisbury Academy took artistic collaboration to a new level in their production ...

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Racial Equity Rowan’s “Exploring Education” forum paints picture of Rowan-Salisbury School System

SALISBURY — In February, Racial Equity Rowan held a forum to discuss inequity within the county and the ...

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