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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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Local write-in candidate for House of Representatives to speak at monthly Democrat breakfast

Submitted Anduin “Andy” Craighill-Middleton is a Democratic write-in candidate for U.S. House District 6, a newly-created district that ...

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Blotter for May 9

In Salisbury Police Department reports: A larceny from a motor vehicle occurred in the 1200 block of Beard ...

Education

Overton Elementary First Class Scholars

The following individuals were recognized at Overton Elementary School as First Class Scholars this month for doing an ...

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Two alleged MS-13 members from Salisbury indicted on racketeering charges

CHARLOTTE — Two alleged members of the La Mara Salvartrucha, or MS-13 gang, with Salisbury ties have been ...

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Commissioners commit to $1 million in optional costs in West End Plaza renovation

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners voted on Monday to add alternative one to the base contract ...

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“A great success’ – Quilt show draws more than 600 visitors

SALISBURY — Quilters of all ages and skill levels visited the biennial Central Carolina Quilt Fair, which was ...

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Salisbury-Rowan NAACP to hold weeklong “Juneteenth Celebration”

SALISBURY — Juneteenth, the day that acknowledges the end of slavery, became an official federal holiday in 2021. ...

Crime

Blotter for May 8

In Salisbury Police Department reports: An assault occurred in the 100 block of East Innes Street at noon ...

Crime

Sunday shooting suspect’s charges upgraded to attempted murder

LANDIS — The Rowan County man accused for involvement for a domestic-related shooting over the weekend has had ...

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Taps in the Park works to honor those who served

GRANITE QUARRY — U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist Mate 2nd Class Oriola Aregbesola died in the Red Sea on ...

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Life-changer: Capstone Recovery Center fundraiser held

SALISBURY — Sweet moments with smiles and laughter and emotional moments with tears and hugs marked the annual ...

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Forged in fire: retired educator teaches blacksmithing to Rowan County

ROCKWELL — Hanging in front of James “Jeep” Sabo’s house is a handmade sign that reads, “Jeep’s Forge ...

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Law Enforcement Day serves as solemn reminder of ‘ultimate sacrifice’

Submitted KANNAPOLIS — A sunny, slightly breezy day greeted the crowd gathered Friday morning at the intersection of ...

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Korean prayer ambassadors to visit Rowan County

KANNAPOLIS — A team of prayer ambassadors from Seoul, South Korea, will arrive in Kannapolis on May 14. ...

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Union Lutheran Church celebrates Mother’s Day

Union Lutheran Church will continue its year-long celebration of the 250th anniversary with Pastor David Nuottila preaching on ...

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Blotter for May 7

In Salisbury Police Department reports: A larceny occurred in the 300 block of South Caldwell Street at 1:07 ...

News

Salisbury woman charged with bringing cocaine into detention center

SALISBURY — A woman has been charged with bringing crack cocaine onto the premises of a penal institution ...

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Jiggy with the Piggy People’s Choice winners announced

KANNAPOLIS — At the 10th Anniversary of the Jiggy with the Piggy Festival, more than 400 visitors came ...

News

Six injured in western Rowan County crash

ROWAN COUNTY — Six people suffered minor injuries in a crash in southwestern Rowan County on Monday. The ...

Crime

Shooting incident lands man in jail

LANDIS — A Rowan County man was arrested following a domestic-related shooting incident that occurred near Landis over the weekend. ...

Crime

Rowan County man charged with child sex crimes

ROCKWELL — A Rockwell man was arrested for sexual abuse of a child stemming from an October 2023 report. David ...

News

Partners In Learning to host Adventure Forest ribbon cutting

SALISBURY — Partners In Learning will host its Adventure Forest ribbon cutting ceremony, which is an extension of the organization’s ...

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Preview: Commissioners to consider West End Plaza contract change

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will consider an amendment to the contract between the county and ...

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A mile (or 22) in their shoes: Veterans walk raises suicide awareness

SALISBURY — In the United States, approximately 22 veterans take their lives every day.  For Alecia Judd, that is ...

Crime

Blotter for May 4

In Salisbury Police Department reports: A vehicle crash causing property damage occurred in the 500 block of Jake ...

News

‘Dreams do come true’ — Cabarrus County man wins $837,187 jackpot

KANNAPOLIS — Kannapolis resident David Atwell said a dream his sister had foreshadowed his $837,187 Cash 5 jackpot ...

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Rowan Chamber Raleigh trip

SALISBURY — The Rowan Chamber of Commerce announced that more than 20 business and community leaders are participating ...

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