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Landis woman dies in Kannapolis crash

KANNAPOLIS – Officials confirmed this morning that a 67-year-old Landis woman, Elizabeth Whitehead Chewning, died in a car ...

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History on Tap opens up first school for Black students in Salisbury to the public

SALISBURY — The first Black grade school in Salisbury has been closed to the public for more than ...

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Learning the ropes at fire camp

A firefighter’s job can seem exciting, heroic and sometimes a little overwhelming given all the working parts of ...

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‘Empowered women empower children’: Salisbury woman’s project aims to educate, aid young girls

SALISBURY — A lack of formal education on her body’s physical development impacted Jante “Janet” Gibson-Bryant in ways ...

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New weekend shuttle service comes

KANNAPOLIS — This weekend, Kannapolis will begin running a free shuttle service called the West Avenue Express to ...

Crime

Blotter for July 27

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • A report of a theft from a motor vehicle on N.C. Hwy ...

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Two vehicle accident closes W. Innes temporarily

SALISBURY — A two-vehicle accident on West Innes Street at Overman Avenue closed West Innes in both directions ...

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Salisbury hosts meeting showing Main Street project plans, asking for comments through late August

SALISBURY — Dozens of people appeared at the Salisbury City Hall on Tuesday to learn about and comment ...

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Granite Quarry FD offering free car seat inspections, installations

GRANITE QUARRY — The Granite Quarry Fire Department is offering free car seat inspections to any member of ...

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Sloop family reunion set for Saturday

By Kevin D. Sloop For the Salisbury Post The family of 18th century early Rowan County German settlers ...

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Landis road repair delayed until next week

LANDIS — A repaving project set to take place this week in Landis was pushed back to next ...

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Barbie workshop returns to NC Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures

SPENCER — The NC Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures announced the return of the Barbie Appraisals Plus ...

Crime

Blotter for 7/26

Salisbury Police reports • A simple assault was reported on East Innes Street that occurred sometime between 2 ...

Crime

Dog shot during police call makes recovery

A Belgian Malinois that was shot after biting a Rowan County Sheriff’s Deputy responding to a call on ...

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Rollover leaves single-occupant vehicle down embankment: weather likely a factor

SALISBURY — A single-vehicle wreck occurred Thursday afternoon on Old Union Church Road near Salisbury. Thankfully, the driver ...

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Home turf — Golf course superintendent 40-year career drawing to close

SALISBURY — The love of agronomy began at an early age for Ron Bivins as he started mowing ...

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Salisbury Planning Board recommends rezoning that could allow 250,000-square-foot logistics center

SALISBURY — The Salisbury Planning Board recommended a rezoning during its meeting on Tuesday that would allow for ...

Education

Multiple back-to-school events slated for Saturday

ROWAN COUNTY — Parents and students looking to get back into school spirit will have plenty of opportunities ...

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Don’t miss the 10th Annual Rowan Dragon Boat Festival this Saturday

ROWAN COUNTY — Prepare for a wave of excitement. The 10th Annual Rowan Chamber Dragon Boat Festival is ...

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Elisabeth Strillacci returning to Post as reporter

SALISBURY — Elisabeth Strillacci has rejoined the Salisbury Post, returning as a full-time staff reporter this week. Strillacci, a ...

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Catawba College among 2024 US Education Dept. ‘Green Ribbon Schools’

Catawba College News Service SALISBURY — Catawba College, a 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School, was ...

State News

Donald Trump visits NC in his first rally since Biden’s exit from race

By Galen Bacharier NC Newsline CHARLOTTE — Former President Donald Trump held a campaign rally Wednesday evening in ...

Crime

Blotter for July 25

Salisbury Police reports A break-in was reported at Safety Taxi on East Fisher Street on July 21 at ...

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Former Globetrotter shares skills with Salisbury youth

SALISBURY — Former Harlem Globetrotter and Catawba College alumnus Jolly Manning’s basketball camp returns to Salisbury next week. ...

Politics

Democratic judicial candidates make progress in closing fundraising gap with GOP opponents: Despite progress in second quarter, Dems still trail in total amounts raised

By Ahmed Jallow NC Newsline Democrats running for North Carolina’s Supreme Court and Court of Appeals outraised and ...

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Latest edition of Salisbury Magazine is available

The August 2024 issue of Salisbury the Magazine has hit the newsstands revealing some up close views of ...

Education

Zachary Johnson awarded Katherine Baich Endowed Scholarship

STATESVILLE — Purple Heart Homes has announced that Zachary Johnson, of Spencer, has been selected as the 2024 ...

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Livingstone College receives seventh $1 million contribution in 7 months

Livingstone College News Service SALISBURY — Livingstone College marked a significant milestone recently with its seventh $1 million ...

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