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Spencer’s first Holiday Caravan parade in decades a success

SPENCER – For the first time in about 65 years, Spencer again hosted its own holiday parade the ...

Crime

Mecklenburg fraud suspect apprehended in Rowan County

ROWAN COUNTY — A Charlotte-area woman facing a litany of charges was apprehended in Rowan County earlier this ...

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Principal, teacher both arrested in connection with crime involving juvenile

KANNAPOLIS — Police have arrested both the principal and a teacher from Concord Lake Academy following an investigation ...

News

Employee of the Year in Landis sets standard for son

(A previous version of this story misidentified the Landis police chief. His name is Matthew Geelen.) LANDIS — ...

News

Photos: Southern Rowan Christmas Parade spreads spirit

The Southern Rowan Christmas Parade rolled through China Grove and Landis on Tuesday.

News

Street to be renamed in memory of Taylor

KANNAPOLIS — The city has finally approved renaming East C Street after Milton L. Taylor, the late educator ...

News

Building Community Together: United Way Campaign closing in on goal raising more than $1 million

SALISBURY — Building Community Together is the theme of this year’s United Way Campaign, focusing on pieces of ...

News

Christmas in the Burg to benefit WNC children

LANDIS — Jaiden and Rylee Wells of Landis are once again setting up their lemonade stand to help ...

News

Festival of Trees at trolley barn benefits Salisbury nonprofit adult day program

SALISBURY — Trinity Living Center is bringing the Christmas cheer to the F&M Trolley Barn from Dec. 6 ...

Education

Geek Week: Livingstone Honors Program hosts event centered on servant-leadership

Livingstone College News Service SALISBURY — The Honors Program of Livingstone College hosted Geek Week earlier this month ...

News

Thanksgiving church service

Enon Baptist Church and the Arbor Church will have a Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, Dec. 1, at The ...

Education

Catawba College Esports completes another successful fall campaign

Catawba College News Service SALISBURY — The nationally recognized Catawba College Esports program has achieved significant milestones during ...

Education

North Hills Christian announces honor roll

9th grade A Honor Roll: Emma Hovater, Jeremy Kauffman, Natalie Krack, Skyler Lawson, Joel Oh, Rebecca Pugh and ...

Education

NCAE voices disappointment over lawmaker’s support of HB10

The North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) released a statement last week, expressing disappointment over the General Assembly’s ...

News

Salisbury Elks to hold Memorial Service on Sunday

The Salisbury Elks Lodge #699 will host the 123rd Memorial Service on Sunday, Dec. 1, at 2 p.m. ...

Education

Three local teachers receive EnergyUnited education grant

STATESVILLE — EnergyUnited recently announced the grant winners for the 2024 Bright Ideas program, which includes three Rowan County ...

News

Blotter — No. 27

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • Donzell Tyron Oakley, 34, was arrested Nov. 25 and charged with reckless ...

News

Shopping with cops lifts spirits for kids

LANDIS — Twelve children ranging in age from two to 17 spent Saturday morning with Landis police officers, ...

News

Local first responder to lead Spencer parade

SPENCER — As the Spencer Holiday Caravan makes its return debut Wednesday night, it will be lead by ...

News

Street closures announced for ‘Tis the Season Spectacular parade

SALISBURY — Several street closures accommodating the annual ‘Tis the Season Holiday Parade and Spectacular in the Park ...

News

Faith Frosty Fest looking to continue holiday successes on Saturday

FAITH — The Faith Frosty Fest has been a resounding success during its first two years, and the town ...

News

Paw Pals

Cat: Amber (A142858) Stray, Female Seven months old Been at shelter since Nov. 19 Shy at first but ...

News

The Arbor Church announces upcoming events

Enon Baptist Church and The Arbor Church will have a Thanksgiving service on Sunday Dec. 1 at The Arbor, located ...

News

Planning a trendy Thanksgiving? Heed these safety measures

A whopping 97 percent of Internet users report being inspired to try a new recipe they first saw ...

News

Salisbury provides operation schedule for Thanksgiving holiday

SALISBURY — The city of Salisbury will operate on the following schedule for the Thanksgiving Day holiday: City ...

News

Blotter — Nov. 26

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • A report of property damage from vandalism on Shue Road reportedly occurred ...

News

Two-year-old accidentally shoots dad

SALISBURY — A 24-year-old father of two young children was playing with them on the floor of their ...

News

Landis Apartments fire under arson investigation

The Rowan County Fire Marshal’s Office is reportedly investigating a fire that occurred early Sunday morning as an ...

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