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Hitting the ground running: New Landis interim town manager is ready to get to work

LANDIS — Newly-appointed Landis finance officer Michael Ambrose has effectively doubled down on his commitment to Landis, assuming ...

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West End grant coordinator offers preview of project’s progress

SALISBURY — After months of surveys and community engagement, a demand for youth programming has risen to the ...

Lifestyle

Free event May 22 to honor parents no longer with us

CHINA GROVE — Losing a parent can be a significant event, no matter what our age. While Mother’s ...

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China Grove seeks upset bids on South Main Street property

CHINA GROVE — China Grove officials have opted to extend the bid process for a property on South ...

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Downtown Salisbury Inc. gets 2023 Main Street America accreditation

SALISBURY — Downtown Salisbury Inc. has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America program for meeting performance ...

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‘Let’s Ride, Rowan!’ — Prizes offered to promote National Bike Month

SALISBURY—  Spring is finally here and summer is just around the corner, so more people are going outside ...

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Vernon Walters Jr., longtime leader of Nazareth Child & Family Connection, retiring

ROCKWELL — Vernon Walters Jr., who has led Nazareth Child & Family Connection for more than two decades, ...

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China Grove business owners seek social drinking district

CHINA GROVE — Could China Grove be the next municipality to create a social district for drinkers? Several ...

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China Grove Farmers Market to carry on at new location

CHINA GROVE — The Friday night Farmers Market will carry on, even if it is in a new ...

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Spencer Library invites community for al fresco dining and music

SPENCER — Libraries are still a place to gather for friendship and conversation, only these days, you can ...

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China Grove signage rules heading back to planning board

CHINA GROVE — As China Grove weighs amending its rules regulating signage, the town council opted to send ...

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Sheriff’s Office hosting breakfast event Saturday in Granite Quarry

GRANITE QUARRY — Rowan County Sheriff Travis Allen is inviting the public to attend to a free breakfast ...

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Macy’s new facility will bring fewer jobs, but higher investment in county

SALISBURY — After finalizing the payroll, Macy’s said its 1.4 million- square-foot distribution center in China Grove will bring 1,317 ...

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County allows on-site sales, consumption of alcohol at agritourism sites

SALISBURY – The Rowan County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously for an ordinance change that will allow properties ...

Crime

Blotter: Suspect arrested after leading police on chase

SALISBURY — A man was taken into custody shortly after midnight on Tuesday after leading authorities on a pursuit. ...

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Shelter, support, stability and a sanctuary: Livingstone College partnership directs resources to foster care kids

SALISBURY — A new partnership between Livingstone College and Home4Me, a Charlotte-based non-profit, aims to attract college students ...

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Landis appoints new interim town manager

LANDIS — Landis announced that the town’s finance officer, Michael Ambrose, would take over the reins as interim ...

Crime

Man kidnaps ex, demands ransom, flees authorities

SALISBURY — A man was arrested in Salisbury on Sunday for allegedly kidnapping his ex-girlfriend and demanding a ...

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First Minority Business Trade Show helps spread word for entrepreneurs

SALISBURY — Small businesses need local support to make a true impact and to continue what they are ...

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Salisbury City Council to discuss new fire station on Mahaley Avenue at Tuesday’s meeting

SALISBURY — Salisbury Finance Director Wade Furches and Fire Chief Bob Parnell will discuss an installment financing agreement ...

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Fame Preservation Group granted nonprofit status

GRANITE QUARRY — The Fame Preservation Group Inc. is now officially recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization as ...

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Police chief out at Livingstone College

SALISBURY — The Livingstone Police Chief officially tendered his resignation after only two months on the job. Renarde ...

Lifestyle

Yes, you can come home again — China Grove’s Gary Lowder bringing beach music to Kannapolis, Faith

Gary Lowder knew that he enjoyed music from a very early age. He sang in the China Grove’s ...

Lifestyle

Downtown churches announce joint community concert May 7

SALISBURY — When he arrived in Salisbury three years ago as the new music director at First United ...

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Rowan-Iredell Fire Department insurance rating improves to 4

RALEIGH — The Rowan-Iredell Fire Department received an improved rating of four after completing a recent inspection. The ...

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Parent accused of threatening, assaulting Corriher-Lipe Elementary School bus driver

CHINA GROVE — A school bus driver was reportedly assaulted on Monday during her after-school route when a ...

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As easy as riding a bike: Millbridge students pick up new life skill

CHINA GROVE — Riding a bike might be easy, but learning to ride a bike is a whole ...

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Take a lap, or 20: Students take part in fun run for fundraising

CHINA GROVE — Millbridge Elementary students got a chance to put some personal stock into their school when ...

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