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More than 200 properties could become sole county locales

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Planning Board worked Monday night on rezoning for over 200 properties that were ...

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Cruisin’ The Grove decorates Main Street with “unique” cars old and new

CHINA GROVE — For many people, their best memories growing up were when they got in their car ...

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Landis declares emergency in Aug. 7 storm aftermath

LANDIS — The extensive damage wrought by the Aug. 7 storms that hit Landis has prompted the town ...

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Landis investigating series of vehicle break-ins

LANDIS — Several residents in the town of Landis were victimized by a spate of vehicular break-ins earlier ...

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Woodleaf Park still on track despite hitting excess rock

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners approved a change order request from Rowan Parks and Recreations ...

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Tomato festival marks 15 years of celebrating the humble fruit

WOODLEAF — There could not have been finer weather for the 15th annual Tomato Festival at the Unity ...

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Gold Hill Fire Department has lost helmet returned

GOLD HILL — A firefighter’s helmet that fell off the side of an East Gold Hill Volunteer Fire ...

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Block of South Kimmons Street in Landis closed for sewer repair

LANDIS — The 100 block of South Kimmons Street in Landis will be closed as the town’s public ...

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Rockwell dedicates new police building to former Chief Hugh Bost

ROCKWELL — The town of Rockwell held a dedication Friday morning commemorating former police and fire chief Hugh ...

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Bunce Carts’ grand opening brings over 1,000 to downtown Spencer

SPENCER — Bunce Carts held their grand opening on Saturday, complete with food trucks, beach music, and a ...

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Improper marking leads to water line leak in China Grove

CHINA GROVE — Water was restored to China Grove residents after accidental pipe damage was incurred by contractors ...

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Cleveland approves new signage, basketball court at city park

CLEVELAND — Cleveland officials voted to approve funding for new signage around town during the board of commissioners ...

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East Spencer holding family movie night every other Saturday

EAST SPENCER — East Spencer is holding a family movie night every other Saturday at Royal Giants Park, ...

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Spencer receives grant to tackle creation of city park

By Elisabeth Strillacci and Chandler Inions SPENCER — The town has received $500,000 in a grant from the ...

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Landis opens previously-frozen police position

LANDIS — Thanks to recent hires, the Landis Police Department is closer to being fully staffed, prompting the ...

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Granite Quarry Board of Aldermen review future growth plans

GRANITE QUARRY — The Granite Quarry Board of Aldermen got a look at how the negotiations surrounding the ...

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Landis swears in new officers

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There is a new chief in town: Landis hires Jason Smith to head fire department after public safety department split

LANDIS — Landis town officials opted to revert to a dual form of public safety administration for police ...

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Walking and talking: Residents join China Grove mayor for monthly stroll

CHINA GROVE — Getting to know someone takes steps, even if it’s a mayor.  On the first Sunday of ...

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A flash of luck: Landis lifeguard hospitalized by lightning at home recovering

LANDIS — Brynnlee Steger was getting ready to start her junior year at Carson High School, but all ...

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Connection of new well still pending for Faith

FAITH — The Town of Faith continues to operate its water system without the assistance of two wells. ...

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Faith’s plans for future growth includes areas out to I-85

FAITH — Sam Henline, the zoning administrator for Faith, presented a plan for future growth and annexation to ...

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Preview: Bunce Carts having grand opening event this Saturday

SPENCER — This Saturday, right across the street from the North Carolina Transportation Museum, Bunce Carts is organizing ...

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Fun is Brewing at the N.C. Transportation Museum with the Brew & Choo Craft Beer Festival on Aug. 12

SPENCER — The North Carolina Transportation Museum is brewing up fun and good times in preparation for their ...

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A fresh new look: Nazareth children receive back-to-school haircuts

ROCKWELL — As kids prepare to return to school, everything needs to be right for the first day, ...

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China Grove reduces Macy’s tax incentive package

CHINA GROVE — China Grove officials amended its tax incentive offer to Macy’s after the online distributor’s initial ...

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China Grove allocates funding for deteriorating neighborhood roads

CHINA GROVE — Roadways in a China Grove neighborhood have only gotten worse since being improperly installed more ...

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Opening act: Carson choir preps for Foreigner concert

CHINA GROVE — When legendary rock band Foreigner takes the stage in Charlotte next week, the crowd should ...

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