Crime

Salisbury man facing kidnapping charges after Statesville car theft

A Salisbury man is facing kidnapping charges after reportedly stealing a car in Statesville that had a 10-year-old ...

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Veterans cheer over change in location for flag at Bell Tower Green

SALISBURY — Veterans who spent several weeks advocating for the placement of an American flag at Bell Tower ...

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Changing the guard: Webb Road Flea Market manager steps down

When the Webb Road Flea Market opened for customers and vendors on Saturday, a new face was leading ...

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Kanode joins Spencer staff as town clerk

SPENCER — Anna Kanode will be the new Spencer town clerk.  She starts Monday and brings over eight ...

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Bell Tower Green lights to honor Hargrave’s appearance in Super Bowl

SALISBURY — Sunday’s Super Bowl offers the biggest sporting event of the year, but for the people of ...

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State attorney general offers details on local portion of $26 billion opioid settlement

SALISBURY — Local officials heard details on Rowan County’s $15 million share of the national $26 billion opioid ...

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Flag location set for Bell Tower Green

SALISBURY — The Historic Preservation Commission approved placing a new flagpole for Bell Tower Green at the corner ...

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Yadkin River Park Trailhead in Spencer selected for regional award

The Centralina Regional Council has announced the recipients of its 2022 Region of Excellence Awards, which included Spencer’s ...

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Sacred Heart alum aligns service project with Catholic Schools Week

SALISBURY — Sometimes making a big difference is easier with a little help, as one local teen recently ...

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China Grove latest to ban TikTok

CHINA GROVE — China Grove became the latest governing entity to ban the social media app Tik Tok ...

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UPDATED: School bus crash on Jack Brown Road sends seven students to hospital

(This story was updated on Feb. 8 at 10 a.m.) SALISBURY — A West Rowan High School bus ...

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Where words fail, music speaks: South Rowan community remembers larger than life teacher

When someone has been a teacher for four decades, it is hard to quantify their impact on their ...

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A day in the life: RSS students shadow industry pros

Classrooms come in all shapes and sizes, and on job shadow day, Rowan-Salisbury Schools students took their learning ...

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Keeping it in the family: Son follows father into a career of law enforcement

ROCKWELL — Every father dreams of his son growing up and finding the job of his dreams. For ...

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Outside the box, inside the lines: Coloring book marketing concept captures Rowan County folks

SALISBURY — Successful marketing campaigns can stand out for humor and emotionality, but an underlying uniqueness can go ...

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Granite Quarry Police and community members discuss recent car break-ins

By Charlie Drape charles.drape@salisburypost.com GRANITE QUARRY —The Granite Quarry Police Department and more than 40 members of the ...

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AARP holds meeting to go over cyber scams and mark anniversary

SALISBURY — A computer expert offered details on cyber scams and other ways seniors are targeted for their ...

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Golden LEAF funding awarded for primary care clinic in Spencer

The Golden LEAF board of directors awarded more than $10 million in funding to support projects through the ...

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Check, call, care: South Rowan staff brushes up on CPR training

When people learn an emergency care procedure, the hope is that they will never have to use it. ...

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The greatest act of optimism: Knox Middle School teacher recognized for classroom innovation

Felecia Young is a magician, but not the rabbit-in-a-hat, saw-you-in-two type of magician. No, her box of tricks ...

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Gold Hill’s Fulk new leader of Working Lands Trust in Raleigh

RALEIGH — Working Lands Trust (WLT) has selected Michael “Mikey” Fulk as its new executive director. WLT began ...

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Community Appearance Commission gives update on post office cleanup efforts

SALISBURY — During the Salisbury Community Appearance Commission meeting on Wednesday afternoon, group members discussed the condition of ...

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Spencer among communities selected for state outdoor recreation funds

Spencer and Cabarrus County are among 34 communities selected for Creating Outdoor Recreation Economies (CORE) Program funds. The ...

Education

North Hills Christian School launches STEM program

Staff report SALISBURY — As it looks to prepare students for the rapidly advancing technological landscape, North Hills ...

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Microtransit system, civic center plans get closer look at city retreat

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council and city staff heard from Transit Director Rodney Harrison and representatives of ...

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Broken headstone of Civil War soldier restored, rededicated by Fame group

SALISBURY — The sun was the perfect accompaniment to the rededication ceremony Saturday of the broken and restored ...

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Granite Quarry-Faith Police Department now using Neighbors by Ring program

The Granite Quarry-Faith Police Department is now a part of the Neighbors by Ring program, which is a ...

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Food truck sets up shop in Rockwell

ROCKWELL — There’s something about ordering from a food truck that just feels right. Maybe it’s eyeing the ...

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