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Blotter for Aug. 27

Two charged in altercations at detention center Two inmates at the Rowan County Detention Center face charges of ...

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Kannapolis organizations receive CDBG funds

KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis city council recently approved $68,000 for its 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) fund ...

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Category 2 Hurricane Gilma’s path and progress: NHC’s Monday, Aug 26 update

Article first published: Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, 4 a.m. ET

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Hone no longer forecast to be a Category 1 hurricane. It weakened to a tropical storm on Monday

Article first published: Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, 4 a.m. ET

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Monitoring Tropical Storm Hector: NHC’s Monday, Aug 26 latest advisory

Article first published: Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, 4 a.m. ET

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Third annual Fame Preservation Group barbecue moves group closer to Old Lutheran Cemetery historical marker

SALISBURY — The Fame Preservation Group hosted its third annual barbecue fundraiser on Saturday, raising over $2,200 to place ...

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Waterworks exhibition brings masterpieces of modern, contemporary art to Salisbury

SALISBURY — The wait is nearly over as the Waterworks Visual Arts Center prepares for the yearlong exhibition ...

Business

Panda Express opens Kannapolis location

KANNAPOLIS — Panda Express, the largest Asian dining concept in the U.S., is celebrating the grand opening of ...

Business

Holy Grind Coffee House opens North Hills location

SALISBURY — The Holy Grind Coffee House has just announced the grand opening of its newest location in ...

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Rowan County man turns microwave into safe for $2 million lottery ticket

SALISBURY — A microwave in the kitchen became the safest place that Cristen Breton of Salisbury had to ...

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Former Salisbury resident publishes book

SALISBURY — Former Salisburian Richard “Gene” Dukes recently published a book. Bio of “The Forgotten Son” is now ...

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Election Insight: Voter registration drives

By Sharon Main For the Salisbury Post Have you ever been approached at a festival or county fair ...

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NC Arts Council announces $11.5 million in grant awards: Three RoCo orgs among recipients

RALEIGH — Three Rowan County organizations received funding as part of $11.5 million in grant awards from the ...

Business

Duke Energy launches new virtual home energy assessment in NC

Duke Energy is expanding its existing in-home assessment program and providing new virtual, phone and web options for ...

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Local nonprofit holds summer education event

By Kenneth L. Hardin For the Salisbury Post The founder of a local education nonprofit organization, who has ...

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East Spencer looking for first finance director

EAST SPENCER — For the first time in its history, the town is interviewing for a full-time finance ...

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Mt. Ulla dairy producer awarded top honors in state, regional competitions

BOONE — A Mt. Ulla dairy farm took home top honors for its chocolate milk and tied for ...

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Capital projects update gives city council budget questions

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council received an update on Tuesday on capital projects happening throughout the city. ...

Crime

Blotter — Aug. 24

Salisbury Police reports • As part of an ongoing investigation, police arrested Aaron Devon Wilks, 32, on Aug. ...

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Fire off Old Union Church Road severely damages workshop

SALISBURY — A fire broke out in a large storage facility/workshop off Old Union Church Road and Dirt ...

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City council receives updates on Byrne Criminal Justice Incentive programs; approves $730,000 contract to improve crime center software

SALISBURY — Salisbury Police Chief Patrick Smith had two items on the Salisbury City Council’s agenda for its ...

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Something for everybody: College Night Out pairs students, teachers with community resources

SALISBURY — College students descended on Bell Tower Green Thursday evening for activities, community engagement and networking opportunities. ...

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City council approves $300,000 design contract for renovating former Wells Fargo into event center

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council approved an approximately $300,000 contract on Tuesday that will begin the process of ...

State News

Trump, Vance attack Harris on Afghanistan exit, foreign policy at North Carolina event: Asheboro event is Trump’s first outdoors since assassination attempt

By Galen Bacharier  NC Newsline ASHEBORO — The members of the Republican presidential ticket criticized Vice President Kamala ...

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East Spencer buying land next to Royal Giants park

EAST SPENCER — The town of East Spencer is under contract to purchase 1.142 acres of land on ...

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City approves historic landmark designation for century-old house; Post voices tax concerns

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council approved a landmark designation for a century-old house on Tuesday, although Council ...

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Commissioners re-pass resolution approving $73 million in bonds for Knox replacement, other projects

SALISBURY — The Rowan County commissioners officially approved issuing bonds worth a total of $73 million to fund ...

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Salisbury achieves silver level in Roadmap to Active, Connected Communities

SALISBURY — The city of Salisbury has completed the 2024 Move with the Mayor (MWTM) Spring Mental Health ...

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