Spencer

Be silly. Be honest. Be kind. 49 Days of Gratitude take off in Rowan County

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com SPENCER — For the 49 Days of Gratitude opening ceremony Saturday, keynote speaker Beth ...

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French connection: Parade, opening ceremony usher in ’49 Days of Gratitude’ Saturday

SPENCER — French dignitaries, music, veterans, inspiration and history will all be part of the 10 a.m. parade ...

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Spencer closes on Park Plaza property

SPENCER — Making strides toward a revitalization of the central business district, Spencer officials last week closed on ...

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Spencer picks White to fill vacancy on town board

SPENCER — In a divided vote Tuesday, the Board of Aldermen appointed Howard White to fill a vacant ...

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North Carolina Museum of Dolls, Toys and Miniatures to celebrate Barbie’s big 6-0

SPENCER — As far as career women go, Barbie has been a busy woman. She’s been a pilot, ...

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Spencer residents hold candlelight vigil for Tommy Stoner

Standing in front of Tommy Stoner’s treasured Fourth Street home, Spencer residents bid farewell to a friend, mentor ...

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Spencer neighbors to bid farewell to community advocate

SPENCER — To the town of Spencer, Tommy Stoner was much more than just a resident. The 71-year-old, ...

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Grassroots group meets to save North Rowan

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com A communal sentiment hung heavy in the air on Thursday as over 100 gathered ...

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Spencer Board of Aldermen look at closing on Park Plaza property

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com With the USDA ready and waiting to proceed with financing Spencer’s Park Plaza purchase, ...

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Spencer aldermen pass resolution against closure of North Rowan High School

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com SPENCER — At the suggestion of resident Jacquelyn Jensen and North Rowan graduate Karla ...

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Vacancy on Spencer Board of Aldermen remains unfilled

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com SPENCER — A seat vacated by Kevin Jones remains unfilled on the Spencer Board ...

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Spencer town manager talks about Park Plaza plans

SPENCER — Terence Arrington says a good town manager is like a visionary: He works alongside town officials ...

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Spencer aldermen to fill board vacancy

The Spencer Board of Aldermen will meet next Tuesday to discuss plans to replace Kevin Jones after his ...

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Spencer passes remedial action program for rental properties

SPENCER — A plan to hold the owners of rental homes accountable for disorderly conduct or criminal activity ...

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Spencer alderman resigns after elected to Board of Education

SPENCER — Alderman Kevin Jones announced his resignation at the end of the Nov. 13 Spencer town meeting. ...

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North Rowan Elementary students review ‘Pirates Past Noon’

“Like OMG, so funny.” “I loved the play so much.” “It has so much fun, and it was ...

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Ladder 75 ‘push in’ ceremony and open house Sunday in Spencer

SPENCER — On Sunday, Nov. 18, Spencer Fire Department will officially place Ladder 75 into service. The public ...

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Doll and toy museum to hold appraisal fair and sale

SPENCER — The N.C. Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures is once again hosting antiques dealer Michael Hansen ...

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OctoberTour expands past Salisbury city limits to Spencer

Click here for more photos of this year’s OctoberTour. By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY/SPENCER — From vintage Australian ...

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Salisbury, Spencer history inextricably linked to the railroad

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com SPENCER — With the Doris’ many fine appointments, it’s difficult to sell the 1917 ...

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Spencer puts hold on talk about rental ordinance

SPENCER — The Spencer Board of Aldermen on Tuesday agreed to recess a public hearing on a proposed ...

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Spencer hires new town manager

SPENCER — Terence Arrington will become Spencer’s new town manager beginning Oct. 15. Arrington, 35, was selected after ...

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Prep Football: No game for North Rowan this week

By Mike London mike.london@salisburypost.com North Rowan won’t have a football game this week. The Cavaliers (3-1) won’t be ...

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SRU director says wastewater spill won’t have longterm impact

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The two wastewater spills on Sunday shouldn’t have any adverse environmental impacts, ...

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Spencer aldermen argue over rental ordinance

SPENCER — Tempers flared Tuesday night as the Spencer Board of Aldermen considered approving a new ordinance on ...

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Spencer prepares for hurricane rain, wind

SPENCER — Spencer’s monthly Board of Aldermen meeting went for more than three hours Tuesday as town leaders laid ...

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Christmas parade organizers unveil website, mission statement

SALISBURY — Welcome or not, the looming holiday season is already making its presence known in retail and ...

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Mural inspires North Rowan Elementary students to believe

SPENCER — When students at North Rowan Elementary School walk into the cafeteria this year, they’ll get a ...

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