News
Proposed multi-use commercial building could bring restaurants, sports facilities, stores to Faith
FAITH — A proposal for a multi-use commercial building that would be beside Faith Academy garnered excitement during ...
News
Aldermen table proposed 15-acre, 40 house development in Rockwell to wait for more information
ROCKWELL — The Rockwell Board of Aldermen voted to table a public hearing after concerns and questions arose ...
News
Blotter for April 12
In Salisbury Police Department reports: A hit and run causing property damage occurred in the 400 block of ...
News
Kannapolis residents and city officials examine unsheltered population issues
KANNAPOLIS — During the Feb. 12 Kannapolis City Council meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Doug Wilson made a speech ...
News
Students spread kindness through painting project
Wanting to be a part of bettering their community is what motivated the students in South Rowan High ...
News
Faith aldermen sign agreement with civil engineering company, working to get second opinion on well testing
FAITH — Conversations in the Faith Board of Aldermen meetings surrounding the drawn-out construction of the town’s new ...
News
Spencer Board approves annexation
SPENCER — It looks like the town of Spencer will be getting a little bit bigger after the ...
News
Rowan-Cabarrus YMCA celebrates volunteers, honors community leaders at annual meeting
KANNAPOLIS — On March 27, the Rowan-Cabarrus YMCA convened for its annual meeting, a gathering dedicated to expressing ...
Education
Catawba College students create white oak progeny test site
Catawba College News Service SALISBURY — Catawba College’s Center for the Environment announced its collaboration with the University ...
News
Longtime Charlotte bishop retires after 20 years of leading growing diocese; Father Michael T. Martin to become fifth Bishop of Charlotte
The Diocese of Charlotte has announced that longtime Bishop Peter J. Jugis, 67, is retiring due to health ...
Education
A river’s keepers
(Editor’s note: The recently published Spirit of Rowan featured a story by Salisbury Academy Upper School student Kylie ...
News
Blotter for April 11
In Salisbury Police Department reports: An attempted larceny from a motor vehicle occurred in the 300 block of ...
Education
Overton Elementary recognizes First Class Scholars
SALISBURY — The following individuals were recognized at Overton Elementary School as First Class Scholars this month for ...
News
Cassie Rice to be guest speaker at April Democratic breakfast
Submitted Cassie Rice will be the guest speaker at the monthly Democratic breakfast on April 13th at 10 ...
Lifestyle
Carolina Artists Spring Show & Sale benefit for Spencer Women’s Club
The second annual Carolina Artists Spring Show & Sale will be April 16-18 at the Spencer Women’s Club, ...
Local Events
Bookpalooza used book sale returning to West End Plaza Event Center April 12
SALISBURY — It’s time to buy books. Rowan Public Library, in conjunction with Friends of Rowan Public Library, ...
Education
NC Teaching Fellows Program announces record 462 award recipients for 2024-25
SALISBURY — Multiple area students were announced as recipients of the N.C. Teaching Fellows scholarships as part of ...
News
Public comment period for proposed changes to state disaster recovery and mitigation plans ends April 15
The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) is accepting public comments through Monday, April 15, on proposed ...
News
Friends of Yadkin Path to host community dog show aiming to fund excellence in teaching and learning in Rowan County
SALISBURY — Friends of Yadkin Path has announced the hosting of its third annual Children’s Dog Show. The ...
Education
Livingstone hosts model UN
Livingstone College News Service SALISBURY — Livingstone College hosted the 35th Annual North Carolina Consortium of International and ...
Education
Catawba College announces recording artist YUNG Citizen in panel discussion and music performance
Catawba College News Service SALISBURY — Catawba College announces the upcoming special event, The Morning Pages, by Catawba ...
News
Arrest warrants issued for man accused of locking woman in bathroom for days, beating her
SALISBURY — Police have issued arrest warrants for a man accused of locking a woman in a hotel ...
News
Longtime Rockwell resident appointed as alderman after West resigns
ROCKWELL — The members of the Rockwell Board of Aldermen appointed a familiar face to the empty seat ...
News
Lemonade in Landis to help children
Helping others who are in need is what Jaiden and Rylee Wells of Landis are trying to do ...
News
Free tax assistance returns to Rufty-Holmes Senior Center
SALISBURY — The last day to file taxes is April 15 and many people are using the days ...
News
Kannapolis recognized at annual safety awards
KANNAPOLIS — The North Carolina Department of Labor recognized area employers and employees at the agency’s annual safety ...
News
Police investigating after Walgreens defrauded of thousands of dollars
SALISBURY — Police are investigating after Walgreens was defrauded of thousands of dollars when a person impersonated an ...
News
Blotter for April 10
In Salisbury Police Department reports: Miscellaneous property damage occurred in the 400 block of South Jackson Street between ...