Education

Shive Elementary April Good Citizens

The following students have been recognized as a Shive Elementary April Good Citizen for the Core Value character ...

Education

A River Runs Through Us: Salisbury Academy Upper School students explore the Yadkin

(Editor’s note: The recently published Spirit of Rowan featured a story by Salisbury Academy Upper School student Kylie ...

News

Absentee voting has begun for the statewide Republican second primary

All North Carolina registered Republicans and some unaffiliated voters are eligible to vote in second primary elections to ...

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Piedmont Natural Gas performing infrastructure maintenance in Salisbury through weekend

SALISBURY — As a part of ongoing work, Piedmont Natural Gas crews will perform routine infrastructure maintenance in ...

Education

PFLAG Salisbury Rowan to offer scholarships

SALISBURY — PFLAG Salisbury Rowan announced it will be offering Scholarships to Rowan County students who identify as ...

Crime

Blotter for April 4

In Salisbury Police Department reports: A larceny from a motor vehicle occurred in the 600 block of South ...

News

GoFundMe started for Crawford Street fire victims

SALISBURY — A GoFundMe drive was organized to assist the family whose Crawford Street home was destroyed in ...

News

Concord Police searching for teen with Kannapolis ties

(Update: Davis has been located) CONCORD — The Concord Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating ...

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‘We are here and here for them.’ – Salvation Army opens arms to community through Spring Fling event

SALISBURY — When a lot of people think of the Salvation Army, Christmas comes to mind, but it serves ...

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Commissioners receive presentation on child abuse awareness, prevention efforts

SALISBURY — Representatives from multiple agencies and non-profit organizations spoke in front of the Rowan County Board of ...

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Kannapolis City Council moves forward with parks and rec master plan

KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis City Council voted to approve the 2024-2034 Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan at ...

News

Know what’s below: Piedmont Natural Gas, Duke Energy remind customers and professional excavators to call 811 before digging

In recognition of National Safe Digging Month, Piedmont Natural Gas and Duke Energy are reminding customers and professional ...

News

Blotter for April 3

In Salisbury Police Department reports: A hit and run causing property damage occurred in the 100 block of ...

News

Open house to showcase STEM programs

SALISBURY — Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is inviting the community to an evening of excitement and exploration during its ...

News

Man charged with strangling, assaulting girlfriend with knife

SALISBURY — A man has been arrested after police said he strangled his girlfriend and assaulted her with ...

News

Last person receives sentence in 2019 murder of 19-year-old

SALISBURY — Madison Drew Harrington, the final person convicted in connection to the murder of Michael Earley, has ...

News

‘One of those things that matter’ — Reach Church’s Kingz Kidz gives youth a place of their own

SALISBURY — Members of the Reach Church in Salisbury wanted to give young congregants a place to worship that ...

News

Second Saturday art fun scheduled

Art lovers of all ages can enjoy some special events April 13 during Waterworks Visual Art Center’s Second ...

News

New farmers market on the horizon: Special interest meeting announced

Farmers markets are growing in downtown Salisbury with the introduction of a new one, Church Street Market, and ...

News

Fantasy author Christopher Paolini goes through his beginnings, new releases and legacy

SALISBURY — Author Christopher Paolini was the guest speaker for the Rowan Public Library’s “Virtual Author Talk” series ...

News

Blotter for April 2

In Salisbury Police Department reports: A larceny occurred in the 1000 block of East Innes Street at 2:20 ...

News

Organization aims to draw more charters schools to Rowan County

LANDIS — A group called Lighthouse Alliance Charter Schools is hosting multiple informational meetings this weekend to discuss ...

News

Woman’s caretaker arrested for assaulting her with frying pan, stealing car

SALISBURY — A man has been arrested after police said he hit a woman he was caring for ...

News

Friday fire displaces family, pets

SALISBURY — A family of five was displaced by a Friday fire in the 100 block of Crawford ...

News

Penultimate PIP speaker announced

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

News

Landlord charged with assaulting tenants

SALISBURY — A man has been arrested after police said he stabbed one neighbor and assaulted another on ...

News

Salisbury man arrested after fleeing from traffic stop on a motorcycle

SALISBURY — A Salisbury man was arrested on Friday after he allegedly told police he fled from a ...

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Man in life-threatening condition after pedestrian struck by vehicle

SALISBURY — A man is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after police said a car ran over ...

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