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East Spencer looking for first finance director

EAST SPENCER — For the first time in its history, the town is interviewing for a full-time finance ...

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Mt. Ulla dairy producer awarded top honors in state, regional competitions

BOONE — A Mt. Ulla dairy farm took home top honors for its chocolate milk and tied for ...

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City council receives updates on Byrne Criminal Justice Incentive programs; approves $730,000 contract to improve crime center software

SALISBURY — Salisbury Police Chief Patrick Smith had two items on the Salisbury City Council’s agenda for its ...

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City council approves $300,000 design contract for renovating former Wells Fargo into event center

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council approved an approximately $300,000 contract on Tuesday that will begin the process of ...

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East Spencer buying land next to Royal Giants park

EAST SPENCER — The town of East Spencer is under contract to purchase 1.142 acres of land on ...

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Commissioners re-pass resolution approving $73 million in bonds for Knox replacement, other projects

SALISBURY — The Rowan County commissioners officially approved issuing bonds worth a total of $73 million to fund ...

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Making a change, spreading kindness: Ms. Petite 2024 brings awareness to eating disorders

SALISBURY — Using her platform from her recent pageants and personal experience, Erica Leigh Averill of Salisbury wants ...

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Water line break causes water slow down Tuesday afternoon

EAST SPENCER — A broken coupling in a water line on Waller Avenue that had water rushing down ...

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Spencer Moose Lodge continues local law enforcement support

SPENCER — Members of Moose Lodge 2019 gifted a large check to the Granite Quarry-Faith Joint Police Authority during ...

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Woodleaf house fire leaves two displaced, Kannapolis fire displaces one

A house fire in Woodleaf that broke out just before 3 a.m. Sunday left two residents displaced but ...

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House fire in Landis displaces residents

LANDIS — A house fire in the 200 block of West Garden Street near North Zion Street has ...

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‘Re-opening the door to our legacy’ : Cleveland explores restoration efforts, vision for R.A. Clement School

CLEVELAND — Two representatives from The Cannon Foundation visited Cleveland on Monday, joining various town officials and figures to ...

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Preview: Salisbury City Council to consider contract to renovate former Wells Fargo into events center

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council will receive an update on the Parks and Recreation Event Center and consider ...

Landis

Landis approves purchase of two police vehicles

LANDIS — The Landis Police Department fleet is poised for a facelift. The Landis Board of Aldermen approved the ...

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Rockwell fire chief and public works director Linker resigns

ROCKWELL — The town of Rockwell has undergone some leadership changes after longtime fire chief and public works director ...

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Granite Quarry annexes one property, discusses adding three more to town limits

GRANITE QUARRY — One property is officially entering Granite Quarry after the town council approved an annexation request ...

China Grove

China Grove weighs altering election cycle

CHINA GROVE — In an effort to increase voter turnout, China Grove is taking steps to amend its election ...

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Seat of honor: Antique high chair has special place in McCorkle family

CHINA GROVE — Handcrafted close to 179 years ago by a member of the McCorkle family, an antique ...

Salisbury

Showing care and compassion are part of Care Medical Supply’s mission

As reflected in Care Medical Supply’s name, those who run this family owned business, want to provide care ...

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Sewer rehab, streetscape projects to disrupt downtown starting later this month

SALISBURY — Main Street in downtown Salisbury will experience some disruptions starting later in August and continuing for ...

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Granite Quarry awards Medal of Valor to officer injured in 2022 shooting

GRANITE QUARRY — Officer Murphy Corl was awarded the Granite Quarry-Faith Joint Police Authority’s Medal of Valor on ...

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China Grove approves development extension for Hwy. 152 site

CHINA GROVE — The China Grove Town Council approved a two-year vested rights extension for developers behind a 171-lot ...

Crime

Mt. Ulla man charged with setting fire that killed six animals, injured two firefighters

MT. ULLA — A Mt. Ulla has been charged with arson and six counts of felony cruelty to ...

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Landis declares state of emergency

LANDIS — In preparation for the inclement weather expected as a result of Tropical Storm Debby, Landis town ...

Crime

Cleveland homicide confirmed by chief: suspect apprehended in SC

CLEVELAND — Authorities in Cleveland confirmed on Wednesday that a homicide investigation is currently underway. The man suspected ...

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Granite Quarry brings back National Night Out; Rockwell debuts event

GRANITE QUARRY — With just over two weeks to plan a National Night Out event in town, Debbie ...

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‘Tis the Season Spectacular will no longer include Spencer

A seven-year tradition will come to an end this November, as the ‘Tis the Season Spectacular parade route ...

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Area library to host FeedNC food truck in August

CHINA GROVE — Rowan Public Library (RPL) will be hosting FeedNC, a non-profit organization based in Mooresville, as ...

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