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Two dead after pair of weekend shootings
SALISBURY — Two people are dead after two shootings in Salisbury over the weekend. One of the shootings ...
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Rowan-Salisbury School System announces Joe Nixon as new district-wide athletic director
The Rowan-Salisbury School System (RSS) announced the appointment of Joe Nixon as the district-wide athletic director this week. ...
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Community celebrates anniversary of Veterans Social Center: Four receive recognitions of honor
A big community-wide party was held April 6 at the West End Plaza to celebrate the second anniversary ...
Business
Sasquatch Knife Shop opening soon in downtown Salisbury
SALISBURY — USA Made Blade, an online store specializing in American-made knives, just announced the grand opening of ...
Business
Feeling taxed? Chill Out with free Kona Ice
While Monday, April 15 is tax day, Kona Ice is celebrating its national company-wide “Chill Out” Day to ...
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Preview: county commissioners to recognize local volunteers who received state awards
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will hold a special recognition for local residents who have ...
Business
Connecting talent with opportunity: Celebrating the success of Rowan County’s 2nd Annual Aspire & Hire Career Expo
SALISBURY — The second annual Aspire & Hire Career Expo, held on Tuesday at the West End Plaza ...
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Keisha Coxe joins Salisbury as parks and recreation director
SALISBURY — Keisha Coxe, a parks and recreation professional with over 17 years of recreation experience, is Salisbury’s ...
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Blotter for April 13
In Salisbury Police Department reports: A larceny from a motor vehicle occurred in the 500 block of South ...
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Preview: Salisbury City Council to receive an update on the Cheerwine Festival
SALISBURY — At their next meeting, the Salisbury City Council will hear a presentation from Event Coordinator Vivian ...
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Labor of love: Reid Leonard’s “Arch of Freedom” is coming into focus
SALISBURY — When longtime Salisbury resident Reid Leonard died on Nov. 15, 2023, there was still plenty left ...
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Mt. Ulla Elementary School closed after tornado rips roof off of gym
MT ULLA — A tornado on Thursday caused significant damage to Mt. Ulla Elementary School, causing the school ...
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Farmers market to ‘provide food, nutrition, education, fun’: New manager set to begin
SALISBURY — Making the Salisbury Rowan Farmers Market a fun place to be for all ages is what ...
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Salisbury woman receives 10 charges after multiple types of narcotics found during routine traffic stop
CLEVELAND — A Salisbury woman has been charged after police said that she was found to have multiple controlled ...
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Colonial celebration held at Old Stone House
Rowan County turned back its calendar to the 1700s on April 6 as an 18th century colonial celebration ...
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North Carolina United Way puts on annual Spirit of N.C. Awards
SALISBURY — The United Way of North Carolina held its annual Spirit of N.C. Awards on April 9 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Blotter for April 12
In Salisbury Police Department reports: A hit and run causing property damage occurred in the 400 block of ...
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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 ...
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Students spread kindness through painting project
Wanting to be a part of bettering their community is what motivated the students in South Rowan High ...
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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 ...
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Spencer Board approves annexation
SPENCER — It looks like the town of Spencer will be getting a little bit bigger after the ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Blotter for April 11
In Salisbury Police Department reports: An attempted larceny from a motor vehicle occurred in the 300 block of ...
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How to Watch A-10 College Basketball Games – Thursday, November 28
The Thursday college basketball slate includes two games with a A-10 team in play. Among those games is…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: A-10 Games Today, November 28
In one of the compelling matchups on the A-10 college basketball schedule on Thursday, the Utah State Aggies…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: AAC Games Today, November 28
The AAC hoops schedule on Thursday is sure to please. The outings include the Northern Iowa Panthers playing…
How to Watch Sun Belt Women’s College Basketball Games – Thursday, November 28
The Old Dominion Monarchs versus the Ohio State Buckeyes is one of three games on the Thursday college…
How to Watch A-10 Women’s College Basketball Games – Thursday, November 28
The Rhode Island Rams versus the Iowa Hawkeyes is one of two games on Thursday’s college basketball slate…