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Cleveland fire dept. board calls for third party investigation following mass resignations

CLEVELAND — A Facebook post in the West Rowan News, Events and Fun page last weekend sparked concerns about the ...

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Farmers market kicks off its new year; Growth seen from last year

The China Grove Farmers Market kicked off its new season May 7 at the Main Street Marketplace, 308 ...

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Spencer’s recommended budget invests in critical services: Public hearing scheduled for June 6

SPENCER — The town of Spencer’s proposed budget for the upcoming year will require a seven-cent tax increase. The ...

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How the West was won: Salisbury resident to present rare gun at NRA gun show

SALISBURY— Through May 17-19, Dallas, Texas is hosting the “2024 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits” event where Salisbury ...

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County health department releases annual ‘State of the County Health Report’

ROWAN COUNTY — The Rowan County Health Department released the 2023 State of the County Health Report, a report ...

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Cheers! Salisbury renews lease agreement with New Sarum Brewing Company

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council voted to renew a one-year lease agreement with New Sarum Brewing Company ...

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China Grove approves two rezones

CHINA GROVE — A rezoning that would pave the way for a expansion at the South Rowan Hospital location was approved during ...

Crime

Blotter for May 10

In Salisbury Police Department reports:  A theft of a motor vehicle occurred in the 200 block of West ...

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Man charged with returning to same location multiple times and breaking into vehicles

KANNAPOLIS — A man has been charged with multiple counts of felony breaking and entering of a motor ...

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Interstate traffic stopped when man pulls over and strips naked in roadway

SALISBURY — A man was arrested on Tuesday after deputies said he caused a traffic jam on Interstate ...

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Identity and charges revealed in weekend police chase, wreck that left one man in hospital

ROCKWELL — Police have revealed the name of the man injured when he was ejected from his vehicle ...

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Hats off to Kentucky Derby with Hat-i-tude party: Event benefits local literacy council

There were multiple winners during this year’s 150th running of the Kentucky Derby on May 4. Not only ...

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SPD Major Corey Brooks named new BCJI grant coordinator

SALISBURY — Salisbury Police Chief Patrick “P.J.” Smith announced that Major Corey Brooks will be the Byrne Criminal ...

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County begins process of expanding Gold Hill, Pooletown fire districts by reducing Richfield district

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners have begun the process of changing the service districts in southeastern ...

Education

State Senate approves funding for more than 54,000 Opportunity Scholarships: House Bill 823 clears the waitlists for school choice programs

RALEIGH —  The North Carolina Senate has approved funding to clear the waitlists for the Opportunity Scholarship and ...

Education

NC drops two spots in annual teacher salary rankings: State is $12,985 below national counterpart

The National Education Association (NEA) released its annual report of state educator pay and public education spending last ...

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May PIP to feature leadership speaker

SALISBURY — The Rowan Chamber of Commerce has announced the Power In Partnership (PIP) leadership speaker will be ...

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Hope & Lifting Concert marks final stage in music director search season

SALISBURY — As the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra embarks on the culmination of its search for a new music ...

Education

Not Just Dance: East Rowan students put on a dance performance commemorating the 40th anniversary of ‘Footloose’

By Jasmyne Brown For the Salisbury Post GRANITE QUARRY — This year marks the 40th anniversary of the ...

Education

Local FFA chapter awarded program improvement grant

 The Corriher-Lipe Middle FFA Chapter has been awarded a $10,748 program improvement grant from the North Carolina Tobacco ...

Crime

Woodleaf man charged with taking indecent liberties with child

SALISBURY — A Woodleaf man has been charged with four counts of taking indecent liberties with a child ...

Education

Cooper renews call for public school investments, blasts GOP voucher expansion as “larceny”

By Ahmed Jallow NC Newsline At a press conference on Monday, Gov. Roy Cooper reiterated his call for ...

Education

Catawba College introduces the Harry J. Kloos Scholarship Fund

SALISBURY — Catawba College announced the establishment of the Harry J. Kloos Scholarship Fund, created by Sydney White Kloos, ...

Education

RCCC Nursing Director Dr. Emily Fink named to national accreditation board

RCCC News Service SALISBURY — Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Director of Nursing Programs Dr. Emily Fink has been appointed ...

Education

Catawba College celebrates 173rd commencement

Catawba College News Service SALISBURY — Catawba College welcomed family, friends, faculty, and staff to the 173rd Commencement ...

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Lee Street theatre brings ‘spirited’ comedy to life in Paul Rudnick’s “I Hate Hamlet!”

By Mike Cline For the Salisbury Post “I Hate Hamlet” — Don’t let the title mislead you. Lee Street ...

Education

Shive Elementary Good Citizens

The following students have been recognized as a Shive Elementary May Good Citizen for the Core Value character trait of “Respect.” ...

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Elevation Cheer Co. climbs way to D2 summit for tenth straight season

SALISBURY — Teams from Rowan County’s Elevation Cheer Co. have been selected to compete at one of the ...

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