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Landis PD relocates safe exchange zone, lands new hire
LANDIS — The Landis police department recently moved its safe exchange zone to the front of the building ...
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Faith Street Dance kicks off July Fourth festivities
FAITH — The Faith Street Dance brought a large crowd to fill downtown North Main Street to watch ...
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Straight line winds mimic tornado, damaging houses and occupied cars
By Chandler Inions and Elisabeth Strillacci SALISBURY — Late Monday afternoon into the evening, a severe thunderstorm accompanied ...
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Lead admin of Faith Academy stepping down, new staff announced
FAITH — Long-time Rowan County educator Dr. Sarah Hensley, lead administrator of Faith Academy, is stepping down from ...
Lifestyle
Blank canvas: Art program gives shelter residents reality break
SALISBURY — The routines of life can be particularly challenging for the residents at the Rowan Helping Ministries ...
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Rowan Helping Ministries calls on community for support
SALISBURY — As a local nonprofit seeks volunteers, one team member shared how much helping out has helped her. ...
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Rockwell Rock-A-Thon raises awareness for Alzheimer’s
ROCKWELL — Kim Sheeks and Jayne Petrea are just two of many Rowan County residents who have been ...
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Granite Quarry house fire begins in attic
GRANITE QUARRY — A Granite Quarry woman was displaced from her residence following an early morning fire Wednesday. ...
Faith
Faith Academy Charter School honor rolls announced
THIRD GRADE – All A’s Honor Roll: Kaleigh Beasley, Layla Duty, Abigail Hendricks, Alyssa McCraven, Holden Roach, Eli ...
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Landis approves budget, swears in three new officials
LANDIS — Landis town officials officially approved the budget for the upcoming fiscal year during their meeting on ...
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Turn up the Heat for the Annual Fire Truck Festival to the N.C. Transportation Museum
SPENCER — The hottest event of the year returns to the N.C. Transportation Museum in Spencer this weekend ...
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Salisbury Police pulls post supporting Pride
(Correction: A previous version of this story had the incorrect time of the upcoming Pride festival in Salisbury. ...
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Faith Fourth of July festivities to continue
The Faith Fourth of July celebrations will continue this year. The festivities will begin with The Catalinas performance ...
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Landis Board of Aldermen prepares to finalize budget
LANDIS — The Landis Board of Aldermen will hold a second reading on the budget for the upcoming year ...
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Forest Hills block party reminds neighbors of good ol’ days
SALISBURY — Although some traditions lapse, it doesn’t mean they can’t be brought back. Residents of the Forest ...
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Spencer eyes addition to fire department
SPENCER — When the existing fire station in town was built in 2002, it was constructed for a ...
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Cleveland approves budget, maintains property tax rate
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Board of Commissioners approved the budget for the upcoming fiscal year on Monday, June ...
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Ambrose formally fills Landis town manager role, finance officer opening posted
LANDIS — Michael Ambrose, initially brought on as the Landis finance officer before taking on the role of ...
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Faith Board of Aldermen votes to increase water irrigation prices
FAITH — While efforts to finish the new well in the town of Faith are continuing, the Board ...
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Landis budget includes rate decrease, falls short of revenue-neutral mark
LANDIS — Landis town officials approved the budget for the upcoming fiscal year earlier this month and are ...
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Ain’t nothing but a hound dog: RCSO enlists new 4-legged officer
SALISBURY — When most people think K-9 units, a German Shepherd likely comes to mind, but it turns ...
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Granite Quarry gazebo catches on fire
GRANITE QUARRY — This past Saturday afternoon in Granite Quarry, a gazebo located on South Salisbury Avenue in ...
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Heroic: Firefighters battle back Sunday inferno
SALISBURY — A three-alarm blaze, ignited by a lightning bolt, destroyed a historic building in downtown Salisbury over ...
Lifestyle
You never know what you may find: Shoppers find value at Second Saturday Salvage
SALISBURY — An old building that once served Salisbury’s ice needs is now serving up a refreshing blast ...
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East Spencer adopts strategy of growth, courts new business and development
EAST SPENCER — The East Spencer Board of Aldermen approved a tentative agreement with Tectonic Development during their ...
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China Grove signals OK for 364-home subdivision
CHINA GROVE — Northern China Grove continues to see booming growth as a new 364-lot subdivision was approved ...
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To drink or not to drink: China Grove considers social district
CHINA GROVE — China Grove officials have paused discussions on creating a new social drinking district in the ...
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Where to now? Salisbury homeless camp broken up, residents diverted to resources
SALISBURY — A Bendix Drive homeless encampment was cleared by Salisbury public works and police on Monday, but it’s ...
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College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: Sun Belt Games Today, January 11
The Arkansas State Red Wolves versus the Troy Trojans is a game to see on the Saturday Sun…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: A-10 Games Today, January 11
The La Salle Explorers versus the Saint Bonaventure Bonnies is one of many solid options on Saturday in…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: Big South Games Today, January 11
Saturday’s Big South college basketball slate has lots in store. Among those contests is the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: AAC Games Today, January 11
The East Carolina Pirates versus the Memphis Tigers is one of many solid options on Saturday in AAC…
How to Watch AAC Women’s College Basketball Games – Saturday, January 11
Saturday’s college basketball slate includes five games with AAC teams on the court. Among those games is the…