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East Spencer board approves ordinance changes

EAST SPENCER — The Board of Aldermen approved Monday night the adoption of two amendments to ordinances that ...

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Setting up shop: Landis, Rowan County officials host development representatives for field visit

LANDIS — A new partnership could help Landis make a big splash in the corporate suitor arena if ...

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Spring Fest 2023, NC Transportation Museum get a jump on Easter egg hunts

SALISBURY — Easter egg hunters grabbed their baskets and hopped through downtown Salisbury as part of the 2023 ...

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One airlifted from serious crash on North Long Street

EAST SPENCER — A car crashed into trees on North Long Street by East Division Street around 9:30 ...

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Local 90-year-old celebrates 50th work anniversary

SALISBURY — In honor of her 50th anniversary at work, tax analyst Becky Auten was the guest of ...

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Arrest made after two trees are cut, land on and cause extensive damage to new homes

EAST SPENCER — Two houses that are part of a four-house new construction project on Third Street have ...

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Denso hiring fair is Thursday for Salisbury logistics center

SALISBURY — Denso is holding a hiring fair for a new Salisbury logistics center on Thursday at the ...

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Garage blaze destroys cars on West Ridge Road

SALISBURY — Firefighters were called out to a garage blaze at 1035 West Ridge Road just before 1 ...

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Business roundup: Hiatt joins law firm

SALISBURY — Evan S. Hiatt joined the law firm of Whitley, Jordan, Inge & Rary, P.A., in January. ...

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Turning over a new leaf: Rufty’s Garden Shop has new owners

SALISBURY — Late last year, Charlie Smith chose to sell Rufty’s Garden Shop after owning it for 30 ...

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Eyes in the sky: Rockwell couple start drone photography business

ROCKWELL — At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Jacob Warner found himself like many others: ...

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Earth Day Jam set to focus on urban agriculture

SALISBURY — Earth Day Jam returns on April 22 for a consecutive year at Bell Tower Green park ...

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Salisbury-Rowan NAACP joins firefighters, police officers in donation drive for homeless

SALISBURY — The city of Salisbury Fire Department, Salisbury Police Department and the Salisbury-Rowan NAACP are partnering to ...

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Salisbury City Council approves contracts for street paving, sewer maintenance

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council approved an $869,540 contract with NJR Group Inc. for paving streets around ...

Local

Landis fills finance officer role

LANDIS — During its latest board of aldermen meeting, Landis town officials swore in a new finance officer. ...

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Salisbury City Council seeks input on election process

SALISBURY — Salisbury City Council will continue a series of community town hall meetings regarding the election process. ...

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Luck of the draw: Gray Stone Casino Knight raises $20,000

SALISBURY — Cowboys and cowgirls tried their luck at a Gray Stone Day School fundraiser on Saturday. According ...

Lifestyle

Carson High School Academy of Arts presents ‘Mamma Mia’ musical

CHINA GROVE — The Jesse C. Carson High School Academy of the Arts will present “Mamma Mia” on ...

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Rowan County Health Department evacuated after smoke detected

Rowan County Health Department employees were forced to evacuate the building after someone smelled what they thought was ...

Crime

One hospitalized following Tuesday night shooting

SALISBURY — A man was hospitalized following a shooting in Salisbury on Tuesday. He remained in care as ...

Crime

Woman in custody for role in Woodleaf Lanes parking lot shooting

Salisbury Police have arrested a woman believed to be involved in the shooting that occurred in the parking ...

Education

Making the case: Livingstone College students take part in panel on government-funded reparations

SALISBURY — The case for reparations to descendants of enslaved Black people in America is not a new ...

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Residents offer input as Spencer plans for the year ahead

SPENCER — Following a constructive public input meeting on what residents see as priorities for the coming year ...

Crime

Blotter: Salisbury man arrested at apartment complex for assault by pointing gun at worker, bystander

SALISBURY  — Rowan County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Salisbury man on Sunday after he reportedly threatened two maintenance ...

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Color of change: Rowan-Salisbury NAACP hosts paint party

Sometimes all a child needs to be inspired is a paintbrush and a little encouragement. The Salisbury-Rowan National ...

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Under the Helmet series shows the fire department in another light

SALISBURY — Just because someone has a serious job, it doesn’t mean they act serious all the time. ...

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Weekend fires force families out of their homes

Numerous Rowan County families were displaced after multiple fires damaged homes over the weekend. On Saturday, a fire ...

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Duke Energy investigation of power line noise in north Salisbury neighborhood yields no answer

Residents in a neighborhood in the northern part of Salisbury reported hearing unusual noises coming from their power ...

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