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More municipal election filings

SALISBURY — Filing for the municipal elections began Friday and more candidates have been entering the race every ...

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Faith and Granite Quarry looking into longer terms for elected officials

FAITH and GRANITE QUARRY — Both the Faith Board of Aldermen and the Granite Quarry Board of Aldermen ...

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Ten candidates file for municipal elections on first day

The filing for municipal offices opened up on Friday, and 10 candidates officially confirmed that they will be ...

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Municipal filing starts Friday

Candidates who want to run for public office in Rowan County can begin filing at the end of ...

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NC lawmakers in both chambers will gather this week to discuss budget proposal, start work on ‘conference report’

RALEIGH — Lawmakers in the North Carolina Senate and House will gather this week to discuss, compromise and ...

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NC Senate gives initial approval to state government budget proposal

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH  (AP) — A state government budget proposal from North Carolina Senate ...

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NC GOP overrides veto of 12-week abortion limit, allowing it to become law

By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM, GARY D. ROBERTSON and DENISE LAVOIE Associated Press RALEIGH (AP) — Legislation banning most abortions ...

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County manager’s proposed tax rate is 58 cents per $100 valuation; higher than estimated 53 cent revenue neutral rate

SALISBURY — The new recommended tax rate for Rowan County is 58 cents per $100 valuations, a reduction ...

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NC Senate unveils state budget with deeper tax cuts, lower raises than House proposal

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina Senate Republicans revealed their proposed two-year state ...

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Judge Adkins to speak at Democrats’ monthly breakfast meeting

SALISBURY — Rowan County Democrats invite the public to attend the monthly breakfast meeting on May 13 at ...

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Crutchfield discusses first five months as a lawmaker

RALEIGH — State Rep. Kevin Crutchfield is five months into his first term as an elected official in ...

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NC high school athletes cleared for NIL deals as of July 1

CHAPEL HILL (AP) — North Carolina’s association overseeing high school sports has cleared the way for its athletes ...

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NC Republicans unveil new abortion restrictions

By GARY D. ROBERTSON and HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina Republican legislative leaders said ...

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Ford files bill that would prevent forced microchip implants in humans

RALEIGH — What would you say if you went in for a job interview and the employer required ...

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NC Supreme Court hands GOP big wins with election rulings

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH (AP) — In massive victories for Republicans, the newly GOP-controlled North ...

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Warren files bill trying to establish North Carolina Healing Arts Commission

RALEIGH — Rep. Harry Warren has filed a bill that will establish the North Carolina Healing Arts Commission ...

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Warren provides update on bill appropriating funding for projects in Rowan County

RALEIGH — State funding for projects that would benefit Rowan County are waiting discussion from members of the ...

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Warren, Crutchfield sponsoring bill appropriating funds for Rowan County projects

RALEIGH — Reps. Harry Warren and Kevin Crutchfield, who both represent Rowan County, have filed a bill that ...

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Blue Cross oversight bill riles North Carolina regulator

By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press/Report for America RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina’s dominant health insurance provider is urging ...

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Lawmakers voice support for bill aiming to ban transgender females from participating in women’s sports

RALEIGH — North Carolina legislators are moving closer to passing a bill that would ban transgender females from ...

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North Carolina GOP closes in on transgender athlete ban

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH (AP) — A prohibition on transgender girls playing on female sports ...

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Rowan Democrats to hold annual convention April 29

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Democratic Party will hold its annual convention on Saturday, April 29, at 10 ...

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Emissions inspections could end in Rowan County if Ford gets bill passed

RALEIGH — Sen. Carl Ford, who represents Rowan and Stanly counties, has sponsored a bill that would eliminate ...

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Ford co-sponsoring bill proposing to ban transgender females from playing women’s sports

RALEIGH — On Wednesday, 30 Republican legislators in the North Carolina Senate filed the “Fairness in Women’s Sports ...

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Rowan Republicans hosting Michael Whatley, chairman of NC GOP, on April 13

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Republican Party will host Michael Whatley, chairman of the NC GOP, on Thursday, ...

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If NC lawmaker goes through with party switch, Republicans would have veto-proof majority

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH (AP) — Speculation is rising in the North Carolina legislature that ...

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GOP lawmakers seek to erode governor’s power on key panels

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina Republicans redoubled their efforts on Tuesday to ...

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Salisbury City Council has first town hall to discuss possible election changes

SALISBURY — On Thursday night, the Salisbury City Council got to find out where residents stand on the ...

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