Crime

Man charged with strangling woman, not allowing her to leave home

SALISBURY — A man was arrested on Friday after deputies said that he strangled a woman before grabbing her ...

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Shooting that left one injured was potentially self-defense

SALISBURY — Police are investigating a shooting after a man showed up at the hospital with a gunshot wound ...

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Three-day program promises only Good News: One of the largest global convention organizers will once again draw thousands to Salisbury

Submitted SALISBURY — It’s the start of summer and the Pratt family could be headed to a theme ...

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Man charged with jumping into police officer’s car, attacking him

SALISBURY — A man was arrested on Saturday after he allegedly dove into a police officer’s car, attacking him ...

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AT&T brings more high-speed internet to Salisbury

SALISBURY — It’s no surprise how vital the internet is when it comes to work, school or just ...

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Salisbury Symphony taps Wiley to lead after thorough music director search

SALISBURY — As the Salisbury Symphony navigated through its fifth decade making music, this past season proved a transformative ...

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East Spencer aldermen change public comment policy for board meetings

EAST SPENCER — The East Spencer Board of Aldermen passed a change to the town’s ordinances on Monday that ...

Business

Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation awards grants 

SALISBURY – The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation has awarded more than $675,000 in grants to more than ...

News

Kannapolis receives financial recognitions

KANNAPOLIS — The city of Kannapolis recently received recognition that its financial health is strong. The city received ...

Business

Young Pros’ LIVE after Five returns

SALISBURY — Rowan Young Professionals, a program under the auspices of the Rowan Chamber of Commerce, just announced ...

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Boys and Girls Club offers summer camp opportunities

The Boys and Girls Club of the Piedmont is offering free scholarships for two summer camps for Rowan ...

Business

Love for animals turns into two area businesses

LANDIS — Having a true love for animals, Roxanne Barnes has taken that passion and started multiple businesses ...

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Salisbury Lions Club hosts golf classic

SALISBURY — The Salisbury Lions Club held its 40th golf classic on June 1 at Corbin Hills Golf ...

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Deadlift meet lifts up Rowan County Special Olympics

SALISBURY — Multiple groups and individuals from the community came together on June 1 to lift up a ...

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Spencer closes in on budget with 5.5-cent tax increase

(Update: This story has been updated to include expenditure details from the Spencer Public Works Department.) SPENCER — When ...

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“Express, Educate and Connect for a Safer Salisbury” thinks of ways to increase public safety

SALISBURY— The Salisbury Human Relations Commission held a public safety roundtable meeting entitled “Express, Educate and Connect for ...

Crime

Hidden fentanyl discovered during jail intake

SALISBURY — A man has been charged with trafficking after deputies said that they discovered fentanyl in a secret ...

Crime

Blotter for June 8

In Salisbury Police Department reports: An assault with a dangerous weapon occurred in the 1000 block of Oakmont ...

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Hood celebrates 20th Bishop James Walker Hood Donor and Scholarship Recognition Dinner

SALISBURY — Hood Theological Seminary celebrated its 20th Annual Bishop James Walker Hood Donor and Scholarship Recognition Dinner. ...

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Word of Life graduation service

The Word of Life Family Worship Center will have its annual baccalaureate service to recognize its 2024 graduates ...

Crime

Man charged with stealing UPS truck

SALISBURY — A man was arrested after police said that he walked onto the UPS property in Salisbury and ...

News

Faith proposed budget keeps tax rate steady

FAITH — The Faith Board of Aldermen has officially received the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year ...

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‘Dedicated to his job’ – China Grove celebrates officer recognized for role at Carson High

China Grove Police Officer Nick Carpenter was recognized as the staff member of the year at Jesse C. ...

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Salisbury City Council receives update on 10-year housing strategy

SALISBURY — Planning and Neighborhoods Director Hannah Jacobson along with Aaron Finley, housing director with Thomas P. Miller ...

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China Grove approves temp social district guidelines

CHINA GROVE — Following months of exploration on the matter, China Grove town officials took steps on Tuesday to ...

Local

Rowan County man bags first $1 million top prize in scratch-off game

CLEVELAND — Jonathan Ramsey of Cleveland took a chance on a $10 scratch-off and won the first $1 million ...

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Blotter for June 7

In Salisbury Police Department reports: Jonathan Conrad Childs, 33, was charged with misdemeanor resisting, obstructing or delaying an ...

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North Carolina Democrats propose constitutional amendment for public records access

By Ahmed Jallow NC Newsline North Carolina Democratic lawmakers propose a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right of access ...

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