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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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EDC proposes revisions to incentive policy

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Economic Development Council has proposed a revision to its incentive policy in hopes ...

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Census Bureau estimates show county population nears 150,000

SALISBURY — It’s probably not a surprise to anyone that Rowan County continues to grow, according to the ...

Crime

Blotter: 20-year-old faces drugs, weapon charges after trying to escape from troopers

FAITH — After leading Rowan County authorities on a chase Tuesday, a 20-year-old man is in custody and ...

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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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Commissioners recognize volunteers, Young Professionals, Salisbury basketball team

SALISBURY – Monday night’s Rowan County Board of Commissioners meeting started off with a packed chamber as residents ...

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Alcohol sales closer to being allowed at agritourism sites in the county

SALISBURY —  In an effort to drive more tourism into the county, the Rowan County Tourism Development Authority ...

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Rowan County 911 awarded 2023 communications center of year in state

SALISBURY — This past week was National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week, which honors emergency dispatchers around the nation ...

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Commissioners approve plumbing grant for residents who could have lead in their water supply

SALISBURY — Rowan County residents living in the northeastern part of the county, near the unincorporated area of ...

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Commissioners send lease proposal to US Department of Agriculture for offices in West End Plaza

SALISBURY — Two agencies within the U.S. Department of Agriculture could potentially be moving into the West End ...

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Rowan County holds events celebrating National Public Health Week

SALISBURY — National Public Health Week kicked off on Monday and to celebrate Rowan County is hosting free ...

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Landfill, recycling centers closed Good Friday

SALISBURY — Rowan County Environmental Management lists these Good Friday office closings: • Rowan County’s office and processing ...

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Commissioners to recognize West Rowan girls basketball team, consider permit request

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will present a special recognition award to the West Rowan ...

My Turn

My Turn, Chip Main: Understanding the revaluation process

By Chip Main The recent real estate market has caused housing and land values to increase substantially across ...

News

March 20 public hearing set on street names near Cobble Hill Campground

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on Monday, March 20, at ...

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Appeal process begins as county residents receive property revaluation notices

SALISBURY — County residents have started to receive their notices of property revaluation and can now start pursuing ...

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Fire destroys Salisbury apartment, no injuries reported

SALISBURY — A fire destroyed an apartment in Salisbury on Monday night. The tenant, who was asleep inside, ...

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Board of commissioners set to vote on second wave of opioid lawsuit settlement funds

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will discuss and vote Monday on signing an agreement with ...

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Rowan Public Library applies for grant for new podcast studio, continuation of digitizing Post’s archives

SALISBURY — The Rowan Public Library recently applied for a grant that, if awarded, would fund a “podcast ...

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Dynamite discovered in Cleveland prompts bomb squad response

Trained explosive technicians were called into Rowan County this week after a Cleveland man discovered a dated amount ...

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Convicted felon leads Rowan County authorities on 160 MPH chase

A 19-year-old motorcyclist reportedly led authorities on a midday pursuit through Rowan County, topping speeds of 160 mph ...

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Commissioners set to vote on final Ag Lands Plan draft, approve grant applications

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners is expected to vote on the final draft of the ...

News

Filing dates for election to school board move from August to July

RALEIGH — Candidates who intend to run for the Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education will now have to file ...

Crime

‘He made a choice:’ Sheriff provides narrative of events that left one dead Tuesday

SALISBURY — Details surrounding the fatal shooting of Jordan Mays that took place Tuesday in a home on ...

News

Department of Social Services releases report on child protective services for year

SALISBURY — Child protective services, a unit within the county’s Department of Social Services, assessed 1,773 reports of ...

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Rowan County sheriff’s deputies will be required to take crisis intervention training

SALISBURY — All incoming Rowan County sheriff’s deputies must take a Crisis Intervention Team Training class before putting ...

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Rowan County commissioners will hold annual planning session, hear DSS report Monday

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will conduct an annual planning session before Monday’s meeting at ...

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Outside the box, inside the lines: Coloring book marketing concept captures Rowan County folks

SALISBURY — Successful marketing campaigns can stand out for humor and emotionality, but an underlying uniqueness can go ...

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