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A sweet deal: New Landis storefront latest stepping stone for stationery, gifting franchise

LANDIS — The latest edition of Sweetest Beginnings, a stationery and gifting franchise 15 years in the making, ...

Lifestyle

NC Museum of Dolls, Toys and Miniatures hosts food drive

SPENCER — The NC Museum of Dolls, Toys and Miniatures held a “Kids Can Make a Difference” food ...

Crime

Rockwell man arrested for sex crimes

A Rockwell man faces 1st-degree statutory rape charges following a month-long investigation by the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office ...

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City council retreat includes discussion of new ‘state of the art’ civic center facility

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council and city employees reconvened for the second day of their 2023 goal ...

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Gas leak closes down Jake Alexander Boulevard

SALISBURY — Jake Alexander Boulevard was shut down after a gas leak was reported around 11 a.m. on ...

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Salisbury City Council retreat focuses on plans for upcoming year

SALISBURY — City Council members held their 2023 goal setting retreat Wednesday to consider projects the city seeks ...

News

RSS approves fence at Shive Elementary

ROCKWELL — A new subdivision projected to be constructed near Shive Elementary School presented a challenge for the ...

China Grove

Warming up to others: China Grove Middle club donates blankets to area youth

SALISBURY — Students in China Grove Middle School’s community service club got a first-hand glimpse at outreach during ...

News

Spencer community determined to address recent shootings

SPENCER — On Wednesday night, a standing-room-only crowd of more than 75 residents gathered at town hall to ...

News

United Way appoints new board members, gives out awards

SALISBURY — The Rowan County United Way held its 2023 annual meeting Friday and the final campaign report ...

News

Back through time: Wonderland Arcade Bar now serving

SALISBURY — It might have taken a little longer than originally planned, but Samantha Haspel and Rob Ring’s ...

Lifestyle

Rufty-Holmes Senior Center celebrates opening of North Rowan Lunch Club

SPENCER — The Rufty-Holmes Senior Center has opened a North Rowan Lunch Club at the First Community Building. ...

News

More clarity for Cure Violence model as backers seek to make difference in Salisbury

SALISBURY— For some, gun violence is not just statistics and arrests, it’s a reminder of painful memories and ...

News

Three serious wrecks in 24 hours keep rescue crews busy

SALISBURY — Three car crashes in a 24-hour period in the area have had first responders on their ...

News

Salisbury veterans home wins award for third year in a row

SALISBURY — For the third year in a row, the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Salisbury has ...

News

Education roundup: Williams promoted to associate director at Hood Seminary

SALISBURY — Dr. Rona M. Williams has been promoted to associate director of the Congregational Faith and Learning ...

Crime

Former volunteer firefighter charged with assault

SPENCER — After a standoff with the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team at a home in ...

News

Cure Violence Global begins week-long introduction to community

SALISBURY — In 2014, Salisbury City Council member Anthony Smith got a phone call he did not want ...

News

Fire that destroyed historic East Spencer building was accidentally set

EAST SPENCER — A massive fire that burned for hours during the evening and overnight Jan. 7 that ...

News

MLK weekend celebration a way of reaching out in Salisbury and beyond

SALISBURY — Even on a cold, windy Saturday morning, people still showed up to hang out along Main ...

News

Spencer arrests two, calls community meeting on shootings

SPENCER — Last week, the town of Spencer sent out a press release letting residents know there had ...

News

Landis weighs need for town hall generator

LANDIS — Town officials are working to secure the purchase of a generator for town hall and the ...

News

Livingstone culinary students host homeless for meal

SALISBURY — Many remember the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for his advocacy of civil rights for ...

News

Long lost map shows vision of Salisbury that has transformed through the years

SALISBURY — One of the best parts about history is the mystery that surrounds it. Simple questions that ...

News

Looking to buy local? Check out the Local Focal

SALISBURY — When you walk into Local Focal in downtown Salisbury, it’s all right to feel overwhelmed with ...

Business

Paper Factory offers party supplies in Landis

LANDIS — If you cling to your roots, it is said they will not wash away. Newly minted ...

News

Historic Preservation Commission approves new aluminum awnings for Innes Street property

SALISBURY — On Thursday night, the Historic Preservation Commission voted to approve the replacement of cloth awnings with ...

News

Spencer holding neighborhood watch forum on Jan. 18

SPENCER — Town officials and the Spencer Police Chief’s Citizen Advisory Board invite the community to participate in ...

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