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First confirmed case: Avian flu detected in emu in Rowan

RALEIGH – An emu from Rowan County has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI). The positive ...

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Contractor chosen for nearly $11 million expansion of Rowan County landfill

SALISBURY — A construction contract to build phase five of the Rowan County landfill has been awarded to ...

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RSS approves fence at Shive Elementary

ROCKWELL — A new subdivision projected to be constructed near Shive Elementary School presented a challenge for the ...

Lifestyle

Up-hill climb: Muddy Sneakers screening event enables program’s success

Whoever said fundraising couldn’t be fun has never attended a Mountainfilm on Tour event. Hosted by Muddy Sneakers, ...

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Commissioners approve using ARPA funds to create county wayfinding signage system

SALISBURY — Lost? The Rowan County Tourism Development Authority is going to help you find your way. At ...

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Commissioners OK funds for school system to purchase Apple devices

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners  unanimously voted to supply the funds for a new Apple ...

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Education roundup: Williams promoted to associate director at Hood Seminary

SALISBURY — Dr. Rona M. Williams has been promoted to associate director of the Congregational Faith and Learning ...

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Juvenile Crime Prevention Council seeks funding for next fiscal year

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council has identified program areas for fiscal year 2023-2024 that ...

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Commissioners to hear agricultural lands plan

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Agricultural Advisory Board has been working since fall on a comprehensive farmland preservation ...

Business

Paper Factory offers party supplies in Landis

LANDIS — If you cling to your roots, it is said they will not wash away. Newly minted ...

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West Rowan principal will be Rowan-Salisbury Schools chief operations officer

SALISBURY — West Rowan High School’s principal will be relocating to Rowan-Salisbury Schools central office, as he undertakes ...

Crime

Jan. 10 blotter

In Salisbury Police reports Possible child abuse After a two-year-old was taken to an area hospital over the ...

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Bidding process for financing of West End Plaza continues

SALISBURY — After only two entities submitted proposals, bidding will continue for the $30.1 million contract to finance ...

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Three Rowan County Sheriff’s deputies honored for efforts in mobile home fire

SALISBURY  — Three Rowan County Sheriff’s deputies were recognized for their heroic actions in November when they pulled ...

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Robinson appointed county tax collector

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners have appointed Casey Robinson to serve as tax collector effective ...

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Monday’s Rowan County Board of Commissioners canceled

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners voted to cancel Monday’s meeting. The next meeting will be on ...

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Pannell named new director of Animal Services for Rowan County

SALISBURY — Maria Pannell was announced as the new director of animal services Tuesday, taking over the role ...

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Commissioners recognize retiring county employees Parnell, Pendergrass

SALISBURY — Tonya Parnell and Bob Pendergrass have a combined total of over 70 years working for Rowan ...

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China Grove’s Main Street study continues, Rock Lane warehouse under consideration

By Madeline Wagoner news@salisburypost.com CHINA GROVE — A plan for an IDI Logistics warehouse was brought before the ...

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No details yet as Rowan County real estate revaluation for 2023 starts to take shape

By Brad Dountz brad.dountz@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Wendell “Chip” Main, the Rowan County tax assessor, presented the county’s plan ...

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China Grove citizens raise concerns about housing development annexation

CHINA GROVE — A development on the north side of Mount Hope Church Road that will contain 268 ...

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Maggie Kicking CASK: Family holds fundraiser for daughter with rare gene disorder

SALISBURY — A little girl with a big smile and big goals lives with her family on West ...

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Shive Elementary School class tours Rockwell public services

ROCKWELL — To learn about what taxes are used for, the third grade class of Shive Elementary School ...

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Gold Hill Founders Day brings locals back home, visitors from across the state

GOLD HILL — Gold was first discovered in what would become the town of Gold Hill in 1824. ...

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Salisbury Kicks: Local shoe business buys, sells and trades athletic footwear

By Madeline Wagoner madeline.wagoner@salisburypost.com SALISBURY  —   After seeing a need for a footwear store catered to designer ...

Local Events

Germanfest patron’s dinner remembers Germanic influences on Rowan County

GRANITE QUARRY — The weekend celebration of Rowan County’s German history kicked off with the patron’s dinner Friday ...

Ask Us

Ask Us: When will the car wash be complete on East Innes Street?

Editor’s note: Ask Us is a weekly feature published online Mondays and in print on Tuesdays. We’ll seek to ...

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Wallace Cancer Institute dedicates new CT scanner to late Carolyn Hurley

SALISBURY — The Wallace Cancer Institute, which opened in 2020, now has a new piece of equipment to ...

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