News

‘There are options:’ Respect Life Month honors the unborn in October

SALISBURY — October is a recognition month for a number of issues, from breast cancer to domestic violence, ...

News

Precautions urged after West Nile virus found in Cabarrus County

KANNAPOLIS — The N.C. State Laboratory of Public Health identified West Nile virus (WNV) in mosquitoes collected by ...

News

Captain crunch: Peterson looks to set world record

SALISBURY — John Peterson knows a thing or two about giving it his all. On Saturday, the Rowan ...

News

Blotter — Oct. 25

Student brings BB gun to school At about 2:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, a student At Eisenberg Elementary ...

Crime

Homicide suspect in custody

SALISBURY — A local man was arrested Thursday on the charge of first-degree murder for the death of ...

News

Longtime Rockwell community leader Tolley receives Order of Long Leaf Pine

ROCKWELL — Longtime Rockwell resident and community leader Nell Tolley has received plenty of awards during her lifetime, but ...

News

Local farm provides educational experience

MT. ULLA — Farming and teaching go hand in hand at Evans Family Farm. This first-generation livestock farm, ...

News

Neuter Scooter gets new partner to offer low-cost clinics for pets

Sometimes it takes a village even when it comes to animals. An organization called Rowan Neuter Scooter was ...

News

First Calvary Baptist Church celebrating 94th Women’s Day

Submitted SALISBURY — Sunday, Oct. 27 will be the 94th Annual Women’s Day celebration during First Cavalry Baptist ...

News

Blotter — Oct. 24

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • An illegal dump site with litter and trash on St. Andrews Church ...

Local

The Arbor hosts southern gospel quartet

The Arbor Church at 5545 Woodleaf Road will host The Noblemen, a Southern Gospel quartet in the sanctuary ...

Local

Paw Pals

Dog: Snoopy (A142542) Stray male Adult between 2-5 years old Been at shelter since Oct. 21 Very playful ...

News

Leading the charge in raising awareness on youth substance use

National Red Ribbon Week is an annual campaign that raises awareness about the importance of living drug-free lives. ...

Education

NCAE announces veteran Kannapolis educator as ESP of the Year: Asst. director of operations for transportation for Kannapolis City Schools honored

KANNAPOLIS — The North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) is proud to announce Beryl Torrence as the organization’s ...

Salisbury

Fifth-graders treated to symphony concert

SALISBURY— The Salisbury Symphony Orchestra welcomed the North Carolina Symphony to Keppel Auditorium at Catawba College on Oct. ...

Education

Hood to host Doctor of Ministry Leadership Collective

Hood Theological Seminary News Service SALISBURY — Hood Theological Seminary will host a Doctor of Ministry Leadership Collective ...

News

Spencer to hold third Trunk or Treat

SPENCER — The town will host its third annual Trunk or Treat event on Halloween, Oct. 31, in ...

Salisbury

Celebrating 30 Years of Community Impact: Salisbury-Rowan NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet to be held Saturday

The Salisbury-Rowan NAACP is hosting its 30th annual Freedom Fund Banquet on Saturday at 6 p.m. at the ...

News

Expansion of program is hope of West Rowan Middle FFA

Bread Riot, a local nonprofit organization, donated $500 to the West Rowan Middle School Future Farmers of America ...

News

Rowan County deputy involved in crash

A Rowan County Sheriff’s deputy was involved in a traffic accident on South Main Street near Airport Road ...

Education

Catawba College’s commitment to sustainability earns recognition

Catawba College News Service SALISBURY — Catawba College has announced its inclusion in the 2025 edition of The ...

News

Salisbury-Rowan Choral Society announces 2024 fall concert

Submitted SALISBURY — The Salisbury-Rowan Choral Society has invited the public to view the 2024 fall concert “Fall Into ...

News

Commissioners overcome quorum concerns, approve 60-acre business park rezoning

SALISBURY — Despite concern as to whether the Rowan County Board of Commissioners would be able to achieve a ...

News

South branch of library hosts second annual Fall Fest

CHINA GROVE — More than 200 children and their families made their way to the Rowan Public Library’s ...

News

Salisbury PD to host annual Christmas bike giveaway

SALISBURY — For the 23rd year, the Salisbury police department will be giving new bikes to children this ...

Landis

Leave your mark on Landis

LANDIS — Those who wish to leave their mark on a future legacy piece of Landis will get ...

Crime

Blotter — Oct. 23

Salisbury Police reports • A theft of property from a motor vehicle from North Fulton Street reportedly occurred ...

News

Granite Fest

Saturday afternoon, several hundred people came out to enjoy music, games, shopping and food at the annual Granite ...

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