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Spencer Library holds book sale

The Spencer Public Library will hold a book sale beginning Wednesday. All books are $1, with proceeds used ...

Education

North Middle students take ‘Nature’s Children’ trip to Pilot Mountain

Students from North Rowan middle and elementary schools took a day off last week to explore the steep ...

Elections

Howard White seeks re-election in Spencer

SPENCER — Howard White said he’s seeking re-election to the Spencer Board of Aldermen because there are things ...

Elections

Lamanno seeks second term in Spencer

SPENCER — After one term on Spencer’s Board of Aldermen, David Lamanno is seeking re-election. Lamanno, 49, said ...

Elections

Sylvia Chillcott runs for re-election to Spencer Board of Aldermen

SPENCER — If Sylvia Chillcott is re-elected to the Spencer Board of Aldermen, it will be her second ...

Elections

Gobbel runs for Spencer mayor

SPENCER — Mayor Jim Gobbel is seeking re-election after a productive term. Gobbel, 66, is running unopposed. Gobbel ...

Elections

Jones seeks fourth term in Spencer

SPENCER — The race for seats on the Spencer Board of Aldermen is taking off, with all of the ...

Local

Variety of vehicles tells story of 1930s American autos

The N.C. Transportation Museum has added five impressive 1930s-era vehicles to its automotive collection. A transportation enthusiast from ...

Local

Reps. Budd, Hudson prefer local dialogue about future of Confederate monuments

SPENCER — As the nation debates whether to remove confederate monuments, Rowan County’s members of Congress say a ...

Local

254 in Spencer without power

SPENCER — Spencer town officials said 254 residents and businesses were without power Wednesday afternoon following heavy rains. Residents along ...

Crime

Salisbury police are looking for two burglary suspects

SALISBURY — The Salisbury Police Department has issued arrest warrants for two men in the July 20 break-in ...

News

Reps. Budd, Hudson to visit Transportation Museum, talk economic development

Staff report SPENCER — Two congressmen will be in town today for a meeting with Mayor Jim Gobbel ...

Crime

Salisbury police looking for Michael Lynn Beck in hit-and-run

SALISBURY — The Salisbury Police Department is looking for Michael Lynn Beck, 31, of 107 10th St., Spencer, ...

Local

North Rowan High roof catches fire during repair

SPENCER — Fire crews responded to North Rowan High School on Wednesday morning after someone reported a fire ...

Local

Spencer Police officer strikes, kills moped rider in High Point collision

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com HIGH POINT — A Spencer police officer is on paid administrative leave after a ...

Local

The Dart: Spencer man helps arm body and soul

Editor’s note: The Dart is a regular feature that requires reporters to throw darts at a map of ...

News Main

New businesses open in old Stoudemire building

By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com SPENCER — A new business in Spencer is bringing new life to a building that’s ...

Politics

Transportation museum sees increased allocation in state budget

SPENCER — The N.C. Transportation Museum will have a larger budget this year because of the state budget ...

Spencer

Transportation museum showcases military history for July 4

SPENCER — The N.C. Transportation Museum on Saturday began celebrating July 4th a few days early by showcasing ...

News

Transportation Museum hosts Salute to the Troops: Military Through the Ages

SPENCER — The North Carolina Transportation Museum is hosting a military-themed program this weekend as a salute to the troops, ...

News

Spencer Board of Aldermen approves budget

  SPENCER — Spencer’s Board of Aldermen voted to pass a 2017-18 budget just five minutes after beginning a ...

News

Fire enthusiasts visit Transportation Museum for Fire Truck Festival

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SPENCER — Leroy Burch isn’t fond of museums, but that’s where he thought his ...

News

North Rowan community collaborates on community school vision

By Angelia Fleming The North Rowan Advisory Team held its first meeting on Monday to collaborate on a ...

News

Spencer approves rezoning request

By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com SPENCER — Parts of Lee Street in Spencer have been rezoned to solve a ...

News

First Glow In the Dark golf tournament June 16

Friends of the Spencer Doll and Toy Museum will host a fund-raising golf tournament on Friday, June 16. to ...

News

Seven years of community effort lead to opening of Spencer’s new park

By Jessica Coates jessica.coates@salisburypost.com It all began with snow. “I really do call it divine intervention,” said former ...

News Main

Texas, historic locomotive restored in Spencer, chugs into Atlanta for new home at museum

By Bo Emerson The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ATLANTA (AP) — The 26-ton Texas, the famed engine that took part ...

News Main

Next stop, Atlanta: Historic train makes last open-air appearance

By Andie Foley Salisbury Post SPENCER — Onlookers were ready with cheers and applause Friday as the North Carolina ...

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