News

Service Above Self program marks 28th year celebrating youth volunteerism: Nominations due Nov. 13

SALISBURY — The Service Above Self Program, a long-standing initiative that recognizes and celebrates the contributions of youth ...

Business

Central Carolina Insurance Agency announces personnel news

SALISBURY — The people at the Central Carolina Insurance Agency have exciting news to share. “We are excited ...

Business

SECU Foundation provides Bridge to Career Program scholarships to local community college students

The member-funded SECU Foundation has provided funding for up to 30 local students to receive an SECU Bridge ...

Business

Rowan County remains one of the healthiest places to work in region, nation

Rowan County has once again been recognized both locally and nationally for their employee wellness initiatives. “We continue to receive ...

News

Paw Pals

Cat: Joel (A142503) 11 weeks old Stray, Male Been at shelter since Oct. 18 Very lovable and playful ...

News

Granite Quarry moves to implement Capital Improvement Plan

GRANITE QUARRY — The Granite Quarry Town Council gave its approval on Thursday for town staff to begin ...

News

New mural captures history of Spencer

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

News

Trick or treat so others may eat: Rowan Helping Ministries seeks volunteers for annual food drive event

Rowan Helping Ministries is gearing up for its largest food drive of the year, Trick or Treat So ...

Crime

Blotter — Oct. 26

Salisbury Police reports • A motor vehicle theft from Piedmont Cheerwine Bottle Co. on Bringle Ferry Road reportedly ...

News

‘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, ...

News

Precautions urged after West Nile virus found in Cabarrus County

KANNAPOLIS — The N.C. State Laboratory of Public Health identified West Nile virus (WNV) in mosquitoes collected by ...

News

Captain crunch: Peterson looks to set world record

SALISBURY — John Peterson knows a thing or two about giving it his all. On Saturday, the Rowan ...

News

Blotter — Oct. 25

Student brings BB gun to school At about 2:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, a student At Eisenberg Elementary ...

Crime

Homicide suspect in custody

SALISBURY — A local man was arrested Thursday on the charge of first-degree murder for the death of ...

News

Longtime Rockwell community leader Tolley receives Order of Long Leaf Pine

ROCKWELL — Longtime Rockwell resident and community leader Nell Tolley has received plenty of awards during her lifetime, but ...

News

Local farm provides educational experience

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

News

Neuter Scooter gets new partner to offer low-cost clinics for pets

Sometimes it takes a village even when it comes to animals. An organization called Rowan Neuter Scooter was ...

News

First Calvary Baptist Church celebrating 94th Women’s Day

Submitted SALISBURY — Sunday, Oct. 27 will be the 94th Annual Women’s Day celebration during First Cavalry Baptist ...

News

Blotter — Oct. 24

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • An illegal dump site with litter and trash on St. Andrews Church ...

Local

The Arbor hosts southern gospel quartet

The Arbor Church at 5545 Woodleaf Road will host The Noblemen, a Southern Gospel quartet in the sanctuary ...

Local

Paw Pals

Dog: Snoopy (A142542) Stray male Adult between 2-5 years old Been at shelter since Oct. 21 Very playful ...

News

Leading the charge in raising awareness on youth substance use

National Red Ribbon Week is an annual campaign that raises awareness about the importance of living drug-free lives. ...

Education

NCAE announces veteran Kannapolis educator as ESP of the Year: Asst. director of operations for transportation for Kannapolis City Schools honored

KANNAPOLIS — The North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) is proud to announce Beryl Torrence as the organization’s ...

Salisbury

Fifth-graders treated to symphony concert

SALISBURY— The Salisbury Symphony Orchestra welcomed the North Carolina Symphony to Keppel Auditorium at Catawba College on Oct. ...

Education

Hood to host Doctor of Ministry Leadership Collective

Hood Theological Seminary News Service SALISBURY — Hood Theological Seminary will host a Doctor of Ministry Leadership Collective ...

News

Spencer to hold third Trunk or Treat

SPENCER — The town will host its third annual Trunk or Treat event on Halloween, Oct. 31, in ...

Salisbury

Celebrating 30 Years of Community Impact: Salisbury-Rowan NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet to be held Saturday

The Salisbury-Rowan NAACP is hosting its 30th annual Freedom Fund Banquet on Saturday at 6 p.m. at the ...

News

Expansion of program is hope of West Rowan Middle FFA

Bread Riot, a local nonprofit organization, donated $500 to the West Rowan Middle School Future Farmers of America ...

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