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Faith aldermen hold public hearing for proposed budget, plan to keep current tax rate

FAITH — The Faith Board of Aldermen moved on Tuesday to hold off on approving the budget for the ...

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To err is human, and so too is learning from mistakes

In April, I wrote an article about a proposed multi-use commercial building that had been floated as an ...

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Granite Quarry formally approves budget, keeps tax rate flat

GRANITE QUARRY — The Granite Quarry Board of Aldermen voted on Monday to formally approve the budget for the ...

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Spencer approves budget, 5.5-cent tax increase

SPENCER — Amid little fanfare, the Spencer Board of Aldermen approved the budget for the upcoming fiscal year on ...

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Granite Quarry amends schedules, aldermen now meet on second Thursdays

GRANITE QUARRY — The Granite Quarry Board of Aldermen voted during its meeting on Monday to change future ...

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Landis approves budget, retains current tax rate

LANDIS — The Landis Board of Aldermen approved the budget for the upcoming fiscal year on Monday, keeping the ...

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Rockwell formally approves budget for upcoming year, including nine-cent tax raise

ROCKWELL — The Rockwell Board of Aldermen voted on Monday to formally approved the budget for the upcoming fiscal ...

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East Spencer aldermen change public comment policy for board meetings

EAST SPENCER — The East Spencer Board of Aldermen passed a change to the town’s ordinances on Monday that ...

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Spencer closes in on budget with 5.5-cent tax increase

(Update: This story has been updated to include expenditure details from the Spencer Public Works Department.) SPENCER — When ...

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China Grove approves temp social district guidelines

CHINA GROVE — Following months of exploration on the matter, China Grove town officials took steps on Tuesday to ...

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Rowan County man bags first $1 million top prize in scratch-off game

CLEVELAND — Jonathan Ramsey of Cleveland took a chance on a $10 scratch-off and won the first $1 million ...

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East Spencer proposed budget includes 20-cent tax increase for full-time fire department

EAST SPENCER — East Spencer Town Manager Michael Douglas officially presented the proposed budget, which included the discussed ...

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Veterans host event, construct monument to honor Rockwell funeral home’s work in their community

ROCKWELL — The families and staff involved with Powles-Staton Funeral Home have been steadfast in their continuous support ...

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Proposed Granite Quarry budget holds tax rate steady, lays out capital project costs

GRANITE QUARRY — Granite Quarry Acting Town Manager Jason Hord presented the final budget proposal to the town council ...

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CCVFD replenishes ranks after walkout

CLEVELAND — After more than a dozen firefighters resigned from the Cleveland Community Volunteer Fire Department a few ...

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Fun in Faith series begins today: ‘It’s good family fun’

FAITH — Mark the calendars for lots of free fun entertainment taking place in Faith as the Fun ...

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Faith aldermen set hearing for next year’s budget, provide update on new well

FAITH — Faith’s monthly board of aldermen meeting on Tuesday was a routine meeting, including short discussions about the ...

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Rockwell aldermen approve permit for 40-house development

ROCKWELL — Rockwell Mayor Chuck Bowman was forced to vote multiple times as a tiebreaker as the board ...

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Three displaced after Spencer home suffers damage in fire

SPENCER — Three residents were displaced on Tuesday afternoon when their home in Spencer suffered severe damage from ...

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All aboard the Historic Spencer Shops Train Show

SPENCER — All aboard. The Historic Spencer Shops Train Show is coming next weekend, on May 18, 9 ...

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Cleveland fire dept. board calls for third party investigation following mass resignations

CLEVELAND — A Facebook post in the West Rowan News, Events and Fun page last weekend sparked concerns about the ...

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Farmers market kicks off its new year; Growth seen from last year

The China Grove Farmers Market kicked off its new season May 7 at the Main Street Marketplace, 308 ...

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Spencer’s recommended budget invests in critical services: Public hearing scheduled for June 6

SPENCER — The town of Spencer’s proposed budget for the upcoming year will require a seven-cent tax increase. The ...

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China Grove approves two rezones

CHINA GROVE — A rezoning that would pave the way for a expansion at the South Rowan Hospital location was approved during ...

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Taps in the Park works to honor those who served

GRANITE QUARRY — U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist Mate 2nd Class Oriola Aregbesola died in the Red Sea on ...

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Arts in the Park: Granite Lake Parks hosts local, family-friendly event

GRANITE QUARRY — More than 800 people made their way to Granite Lake Park on Saturday to enjoy ...

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China Grove native serves aboard U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier

By Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Osborne Navy Office of Community Outreach NORFOLK, Virginia. — Seaman Erin ...

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Granite Quarry aldermen split vote, mayor breaks tie by approving 65-house development

GRANITE QUARRY — The Granite Quarry Board of Aldermen voted to approve a conditional district that would allow a ...

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