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Design submissions being accepted for Rockwell’s third mural

ROCKWELL — The town of Rockwell could consider changing its name to the “Town of Murals.” The town ...

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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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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 ...

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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RSS approves fence at Shive Elementary

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

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Habitat for Humanity homes are coming to Rockwell

ROCKWELL — Three vacant lots in Rockwell will see volunteers and workers from Habitat for Humanity of Rowan ...

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North Cherry Street rezoning focus of Rockwell public hearing Jan. 9

ROCKWELL — A legislative public hearing will be held by the Board of Aldermen of the Town of ...

Education

Showing thanks: Rockwell students treat area first responders

ROCKWELL — Third graders at Rockwell Elementary held an event on Monday in the school’s media center to ...

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Silver Bells are ringing for Rockwell Museum’s Festival of Trees and Christmas Village

ROCKWELL — For the 15th year in a row, the Rockwell Museum will be hosting its annual Festival ...

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Rockwell tree taken in the night

ROCKWELL — The Grinch visited Rockwell early this year. At some point Thursday night or Friday morning, someone ...

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¡Margaritas por todas partes! Rockwell restaurant leads charge in getting drinking referendum passed

ROCKWELL — Los Jacubes has everything any Mexican restaurant would typically have, chips and salsa, tacos, burritos, fajitas, ...

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Shive Elementary School class tours Rockwell public services

ROCKWELL — To learn about what taxes are used for, the third grade class of Shive Elementary School ...

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Rockwell Fire Department welcomes full-time firefighter to team

ROCKWELL — At the Rockwell Board of Aldermen meeting Monday night, Kenzie Overcash was appointed as the new, ...

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Ask Us: What are current golf cart laws in Rowan County?

Editor’s note: Ask Us is a weekly feature published online Mondays and in print on Tuesdays. We’ll seek to ...

Local Events

Rockwell brings back large dumpster for town limits residents

ROCKWELL — Twice a year, the Town of Rockwell brings a large dumpster to Klutz Street so residents ...

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Town of Rockwell’s second mural now complete

ROCKWELL — The town of Rockwell now has its second mural, completed on Depot Street this past week ...

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Man caught after high speed chase from Rockwell to Salisbury

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office apprehended a man leading law enforcement officers on a high speed ...

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Rockwell plans for road repairs, new mural at town hall

ROCKWELL — The Rockwell Board of Aldermen voted to approve resurfacing efforts on several roads in town. The ...

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Give and receive: Rockwell general store keeps gas prices down in midst of inflation

ROCKWELL — Gas prices have finally started to come down throughout the country, but for one gas station ...

Local Events

18th Annual Swing’n Fore Nazareth Golf Tournament Set for August at Lexington Golf Club

ROCKWELL — Golfers will have the opportunity to play a fun round of golf with friends, win prizes ...

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Rockwell’s Police Chief Hugh Bost says goodbye to 45 years of full-time service

ROCKWELL — The Rockwell Police Department wouldn’t be where it is today without the supervision of a police ...

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‘Smiles on stems’: Rockwell flower farm lets you do the picking

ROCKWELL — If you’re looking for a fun summer stop  while supporting a local business, a flower farm ...

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Rockwell Board of Aldermen appoints interim police chief

ROCKWELL — The Rockwell Board of Aldermen met Monday night to discuss potential additions to the town and ...

Local Events

Nazareth Child & Family Connection holding steak dinner, giveaway on June 25

ROCKWELL — Steaks, beach music and the chance to win $2,000 and other prizes are all on the ...

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ATV crash in Rockwell sends juvenile riders to hospitals, no fatal injuries

ROCKWELL — A four-wheeler crash was reported at 832 Geneva Drive in Rockwell near James Drive at 10:05 ...

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One victim airlifted after three vehicles involved in accident that shut down highway in Rockwell

ROCKWELL — A three-vehicle crash in Rockwell on Thursday resulted in multiple hospitalizations and left several roads closed ...

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