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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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China Grove lowers tax rate, doesn’t go revenue-neutral
CHINA GROVE — The property tax rate in China Grove will decrease by $0.06 per $100 valuation after ...
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Overturned dump truck disrupts China Grove traffic
CHINA GROVE — A northbound dump truck overturned in China Grove on Wednesday, disrupting traffic for morning commuters ...
Crime
Cleveland mother charged with child abuse, assault after early morning incident
CLEVELAND — A Cleveland woman faces charges of assault and child abuse stemming from an incident that occurred ...
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East Spencer passes $9 million budget
EAST SPENCER — In a unanimous vote Monday night the Board of Aldermen of East Spencer passed the ...
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South Rowan trainer’s diligence pays off
LANDIS — A trainer at South Rowan is being heralded as a hero after detecting something amiss with ...
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Spencer police department now largest in history
SPENCER — The police department will be fully staffed as soon as one more officer completes training and ...
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China Grove seeks state funding inclusion
CHINA GROVE — With numerous municipalities around Rowan County submitting a list for possible state funding to address ...
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Block party returning to Community Park in China Grove on Saturday
CHINA GROVE — The annual kickoff to summer, the China Grove Block Party, is on the calendar for ...
Crime
Vandals desecrate flag display in lead up to Memorial Day
SALISBURY — What was supposed to be a solemn memorial for America’s fallen soldiers turned into a reminder ...
Crime
Warrants taken out for Salisbury bank robbery suspect
SALISBURY — Authorities released the identification of the man suspected in last Thursday’s F&M Bank robbery in Salisbury. ...
Crime
Sunday gunshot leaves one dead
ROCKWELL — A 23-year-old man is dead after being shot near Rockwell over the weekend. Rowan County Sheriff’s deputies ...
News
Tears mix with rain at Memorial Day Service
SALISBURY — Even the heavens wept at the Memorial Day service at the Salisbury National Cemetery Annex on ...
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Community Action Day marks nearly six decades of service
SALISBURY — In the 1960s, the Lyndon B. Johnson administration declared a war on poverty by establishing community ...
News
Youth sports: Keigers recognized for years of service
Staff report CHINA GROVE — The China Grove Civitan Club named Dale Keiger Civitan of the Year in ...
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Photo gallery: Dale E. and Gayle M. Keiger dedication ceremony in China Grove
The China Grove Service Club, China Grove Youth Sports and the town of China Grove held a dedication ...
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There’s a new manager in town: China Grove fills top position
CHINA GROVE — A familiar face will take over the reins in China Grove after the former town ...
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Fire at Daimler Freightliner
(This story has been updated.) CLEVELAND — A fire broke out at the Daimler Freightliner factory in Cleveland ...
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Granite Quarry fire destroys outparcel
GRANITE QUARRY — An outparcel building laid in ruins after an early morning fire in Granite Quarry. “We ...
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Salisbury budget sets tax rate at 61 cents per $100 valuation; 58 cent rate would be revenue neutral
SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council held a special meeting Tuesday to go over the upcoming fiscal year ...
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Red Cross says blood, platelet donors needed
The American Red Cross is asking people to book a time to give blood or platelets now to ...
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North Rowan Elementary School holds field day
SPENCER — North Rowan Elementary School’s Field Day events Monday included Spencer Fire Department and Police Department personnel, ...
News
“We will rebuild”: Christo’s burns overnight, owner resolved to return
SALISBURY — Christo’s Family Restaurant, a long-time wing stop in Salisbury, unexpectedly caught fire Wednesday morning, suffering extensive ...
News
Salisbury proposes decreasing tax rate for upcoming fiscal year, but not to revenue neutral
SALISBURY— On Tuesday, the Salisbury City Council heard from City Manager Jim Greene and Finance Director Wade Furches ...
Crime
China Grove wreck knocks out power
CHINA GROVE — A wreck in the middle of the night Saturday caused numerous China Grove residents to ...
News
Spencer wants to know what you think about outdoor recreation
SPENCER — The town wants to hear from local residents about outdoor recreation — what they’d like to ...
News
Jennifer Ethridge named new president, CEO of Nazareth Child & Family Connection
ROCKWELL — Jennifer Ethridge has been named the new president and CEO of Nazareth Child & Family Connection. She ...
Rockwell
Driver charged in Friday morning wreck
(This story has been updated) SALISBURY — A driver reportedly at fault for a wreck that injured six ...
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How to Watch Gardner-Webb vs. High Point Women’s Basketball on TV or Live Stream – January 11
The High Point Panthers (8-8) will look to continue a three-game winning run when hitting the road against…
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How to Watch Appalachian State vs. James Madison on TV or Live Stream – January 11
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The Los Angeles Clippers (20-17) are 9.5-point favorites as they look to continue a three-game home winning streak…