News

Faith to drill replacement for damaged water well

FAITH — Last week, the town of Faith notified the community it was instituting a voluntary water reduction ...

Local Events

Photo gallery: Carolina Sanctuary and Rescue partners with Petsmart for kitten adoption event

SALISBURY — Kittens of the Carolina Sanctuary and Rescue, in Salisbury, came to Petsmart on Faith Road to ...

News

Local food non-profit awards grants to farmers market vendors

SALISBURY — Three farm-based businesses were awarded grants of $500 each this past weekend to pursue growth opportunities ...

Crime

Blotter: July 16-17

In Rowan County Magistrate’s Office reports: • Robert Frank Ruiz, 43, was arrested and charged with felony fugitive ...

Farm & Garden

Homegrown culture: Crowds gather for annual China Grove Farmers Day

CHINA GROVE — Farmers Day drew visitors who packed the North Main Street strip to taste homemade treats ...

News

Grove Cartel opening weekend celebration arrives

CHINA GROVE — The new brewery and steakhouse located on Main Street in China Grove will be opening ...

News

Town of Faith urges citizens to voluntarily conserve water

FAITH — During the Faith Board of Aldermen meeting Tuesday night, a follow-up on the irrigation report revealed ...

News

Terrie Hess Child Advocacy Center shares rebranding as ‘more positive’

SALISBURY — Terrie Hess Child Advocacy Center, formerly known as Prevent Child Abuse Rowan, has announced the organization ...

News

Granite Quarry Board of Aldermen adopts peddler regulation ordinance over nuisance soliciting

GRANITE QUARRY — The Board of Aldermen sought to crack down on persistent solicitors Monday night after a ...

Farm & Garden

New farmers market offers fresh, local produce in Granite Quarry

GRANITE QUARRY — A couple in the heart of Granite Quarry had a mission: to offer a one-stop-shop ...

News

Biz roundup: Hallmark production gets NC Film and Entertainment Grant

SALISBURY — Gov. Roy Cooper announced the recipients of the North Carolina Film and Entertainment Grant on Thursday ...

News

Researchers unearth possible remains from Peter Stewart Ney’s grave

CLEVELAND — French researchers have discovered a possible lead in their investigation into the identity of a Rowan ...

News

Goodwill to open second store in Salisbury

SALISBURY — Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina will hold the grand opening for its second retail store ...

News

Rockwell’s Police Chief Hugh Bost says goodbye to 45 years of full-time service

ROCKWELL — The Rockwell Police Department wouldn’t be where it is today without the supervision of a police ...

Rowan County

Family Crisis Council chief retiring

SALISBURY — After 10 years of service, Family Crisis Council of Rowan’s Executive Director Renee Bradshaw has announced ...

News

Salisbury-Rowan NAACP remembers history, looks forward during Juneteenth celebration

SALISBURY — Community members across the county came out to Bell Tower Green this weekend for fellowship and ...

News

ATV crash in Rockwell sends juvenile riders to hospitals, no fatal injuries

ROCKWELL — A four-wheeler crash was reported at 832 Geneva Drive in Rockwell near James Drive at 10:05 ...

News

Ask Us: Who was Mahaley Avenue named after?

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

News

Day of Caring: United Way event adds homes in need as volunteers give back to community

SALISBURY —  It’s been four years since Rowan County United Way hosted Day of Caring and all who ...

News

Rowan County’s food non-profits strategize working with inflation

ROWAN COUNTY — For many non-profit food organizations in the county, inflation has posed a number of concerns ...

News

Council to consider allocating more than $800,000 for Salisbury-Rowan Utilities equipment

SALISBURY — City Council members on Tuesday will consider purchasing more than $800,000 worth of equipment for the ...

Crime

Couple charged for abuse of 1-year-old, 8-year-old multiple times

SALISBURY — A couple was charged Friday for multiple counts of child abuse against a 1-year-old and 8-year-old ...

News

After years of improvements, closures, East Spencer will reopen Royal Giants Park next month

EAST SPENCER —  After years of working to make improvements, and then a closure due to the pandemic, ...

Elections

Early voting begins today. Here’s what voters need to know.

SALISBURY — Early voting begins today in Rowan County, with three polling locations available and 15 full days ...

Elections

Nearly 30 absentee by mail ballots approved days before early voting begins in Rowan County

SALISBURY — Days before early voting begins in Rowan County, the Board of Elections on Tuesday approved another ...

News

Republicans vying for new District 83 N.C. House seat discuss schools, broadband, law enforcement at forum

SALISBURY — Three Republicans vying for N.C. House District 83 encompassing southwestern Rowan and eastern Cabarrus counties discussed ...

Health

Salisbury VA mental health team works to ease burden on veterans, families suffering with dementia

By Staff Report  SALISBURY — Looking after a loved one with dementia and finding long-term care options can ...

Crime

Rowan Sheriff’s Office: 15-year-old girl missing since February

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a 15-year-old girl who went missing from her ...

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