Education

Overton Elementary recognizes First Class Scholars

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

News

Cassie Rice to be guest speaker at April Democratic breakfast

Submitted Cassie Rice will be the guest speaker at the monthly Democratic breakfast on April 13th at 10 ...

Local Events

Bookpalooza used book sale returning to West End Plaza Event Center April 12

SALISBURY — It’s time to buy books. Rowan Public Library, in conjunction with Friends of Rowan Public Library, ...

Lifestyle

Carolina Artists Spring Show & Sale benefit for Spencer Women’s Club 

The second annual Carolina Artists Spring Show & Sale will be April 16-18 at the Spencer Women’s Club, ...

Education

NC Teaching Fellows Program announces record 462 award recipients for 2024-25

SALISBURY — Multiple area students were announced as recipients of the N.C. Teaching Fellows scholarships as part of ...

News

Public comment period for proposed changes to state disaster recovery and mitigation plans ends April 15

The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) is accepting public comments through Monday, April 15, on proposed ...

News

Friends of Yadkin Path to host community dog show aiming to fund excellence in teaching and learning in Rowan County

SALISBURY — Friends of Yadkin Path has announced the hosting of its third annual Children’s Dog Show. The ...

Education

Livingstone hosts model UN

Livingstone College News Service SALISBURY — Livingstone College hosted the 35th Annual North Carolina Consortium of International and ...

Education

Catawba College announces recording artist YUNG Citizen in panel discussion and music performance

Catawba College News Service SALISBURY — Catawba College announces the upcoming special event, The Morning Pages, by Catawba ...

News

Arrest warrants issued for man accused of locking woman in bathroom for days, beating her

SALISBURY — Police have issued arrest warrants for a man accused of locking a woman in a hotel ...

News

Longtime Rockwell resident appointed as alderman after West resigns

ROCKWELL — The members of the Rockwell Board of Aldermen appointed a familiar face to the empty seat ...

News

Lemonade in Landis to help children

Helping others who are in need is what Jaiden and Rylee Wells of Landis are trying to do ...

News

Free tax assistance returns to Rufty-Holmes Senior Center

SALISBURY — The last day to file taxes is April 15 and many people are using the days ...

News

Kannapolis recognized at annual safety awards

KANNAPOLIS — The North Carolina Department of Labor recognized area employers and employees at the agency’s annual safety ...

News

Police investigating after Walgreens defrauded of thousands of dollars

SALISBURY — Police are investigating after Walgreens was defrauded of thousands of dollars when a person impersonated an ...

News

Blotter for April 10

In Salisbury Police Department reports: Miscellaneous property damage occurred in the 400 block of South Jackson Street between ...

News

Science festival focuses on space with nod to eclipse

CHINA GROVE — In conjunction with the 2024 North Carolina Science Festival and in recognition of the April ...

News

Salisbury-Rowan Utilities director announces retirement

SALISBURY — Salisbury-Rowan Utilities (SRU) Director James “Jim” D. Behmer, P.E. is retiring from the city of Salisbury ...

News

Full Court Press: Catawba grad and Harlem Globetrotter gives tips on basketball and life

SALISBURY— It’s always important to remember where you came from, so Jolly Manning goes out of his way ...

News

China Grove to add fire personnel through grant funding

CHINA GROVE — Thanks to a grant from the Department of Homeland Security, China Grove is expected to ...

News

Man charged with threatening, shooting at neighbor after argument about speeding

SALISBURY — Three people have been charged after police said one fired a weapon at their neighbor following ...

News

West Rowan student submission selected for Cheerwine T-shirt design

SALISBURY — In a celebration of creativity and Carolina pride, Cheerwine has announced West Rowan High School freshman ...

News

Blotter for April 9

In Salisbury Police Department reports: A larceny occurred in the 800 block of West Jake Alexander Boulevard between ...

News

Man injured after vehicle hit by fire truck responding to structure fire

ROCKWELL — A man was injured after a fire truck crashed into his car in an intersection while ...

News

Two incidents in Salisbury raise questions about juvenile justice changes

SALISBURY — Two incidents in Salisbury in the past week have raised questions around juvenile justice in the ...

Business

Loteria! opens in downtown Salisbury

A steady stream of customers came with groups gathering around tables outside and others waiting inside to order ...

News

China Grove takes two steps to improve downtown, park

CHINA GROVE — China Grove took steps to formally progress on multiple large grant-fund projects during the town ...

Local Events

Joseph Charles Price American Legion Post sponsors its annual Easter Egg Fling

Submitted SALISBURY — Approximately 35 parents and children, ages 3 to 10, attended the annual Easter Egg Fling ...

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