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‘Lateral philanthropy’: Fresh Artists program at North Middle combines creativity, giving

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com SPENCER — So what do North Rowan Middle School art students have to do ...

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North Rowan Elementary students raise $2,000 for leukemia

By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com SPENCER — Students at North Rowan Elementary School know they have the power to make ...

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Spencer acts to limit solar farms

By Rebecca Rider Rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com SPENCER — The Spencer Board of Aldermen on Tuesday approved amendments to a town ...

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Black History Month: Pre-Civil War doll lands at Spencer museum

By Kathy Gregg For the Salisbury Post Mary Jane and Carl Brummer were attending a convention in North ...

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Merci, guys: Rowan 40 & 8 returns beloved train back to its birthplace at N.C. Transportation Museum

SPENCER — It didn’t go exactly without a hitch, but the Rowan County 40 & 8 train is back ...

Crime

Suspects sought in armed robbery at Spencer’s Dollar General

SPENCER — Police are looking for two people in an armed robbery at a Dollar General store in ...

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‘Are there any old toys around here?’ You’d better believe it

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com SPENCER — Four years ago, in what he says was his attempt not to be a ...

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Spencer Board of Aldermen approves moratorium on solar farms

SPENCER — The Spencer Board of Aldermen approved a moratorium to put a 60-day hold on applications for ...

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Spencer Board of Aldermen calls special meeting to discuss delaying solar farms

SPENCER — The Spencer Board of Aldermen have called a special meeting to discuss delaying the application and ...

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Town of Spencer in good financial standing

SPENCER – The town of Spencer is doing well financially, according to an audit report.

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Spencer next municipality to consider Declaration of Interdependence

SPENCER – The Declaration of Interdependence is making its way through the 10 communities of the county, and ...

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Salisbury native Eleanor Greene becomes president of NC Medical Board

After joining the North Carolina Medical Board in 2010, Eleanor Greene was sworn in as president of the ...

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Spencer Board of Aldermen approves holiday bonuses for town employees

SPENCER – The Spencer Board of Aldermen approved giving holiday bonuses to town employees at a special called meeting ...

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Spencer Board of Aldermen calls special meeting

SPENCER – The Spencer Board of Aldermen have called a special meeting for Wednesday, Dec. 21.

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Innospec Cares donates $25,000 to nonprofits, programs in local areas

SPENCER – A new program from Innospec has allowed the local company to donate more than $25,000 to ...

Business

Out-of-town visitors help economic impact of “Polar Express Ride”

By Amanda Raymond amanda.raymond@salisburypost.com SPENCER – In its third year, the “Polar Express Train Ride” has quickly become ...

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Spencer greenway, Mooresville Road widening among projects funded by DOT

SALISBURY — With the widening of I-85 scheduled to start next year in Rowan County, a number of ...

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Spencer’s town manager completes Leading for Results course

SPENCER – Reid Walters, Spencer’s town manager, has completed the 2016 Leading for Results course at the University ...

Local

Spencer Board of Aldermen approve golf cart use

SPENCER – The Spencer Board of Aldermen has approved an ordinance to approve the use of golf carts ...

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Spencer Board of Aldermen to consider golf cart ordinance

SPENCER – The issue of golf carts on Spencer’s streets is back on the agenda for Tuesday’s meeting.

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Spencer appoints two more code officers to deal with housing issues

SPENCER – Two additional code enforcement officers were appointed by the town of Spencer to focus on minimum ...

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Spencer’s interim fire chief becomes permanent chief

SPENCER – Starting on Nov. 30, Gray Grubb was appointed as the fire chief for the Spencer Fire ...

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Spencer creates new stormwater management program

SPENCER – An effort to educate and build a partnership with citizens to understand and take part in ...

Crime

One arrested in attempted murder, kidnapping, robbery in Spencer

SPENCER — Sheriff's deputies have arrested an East Spencer man they say shot, kidnapped and abandoned a person ...

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Holiday Caravan 2016 winners

Here are the winners of this year’s Holiday Caravan: Professional floats: First place – Spotlight Dance Company Second ...

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Family and friends brought together to watch Holiday Caravan

The 57th annual Holiday Caravan rolled through Spencer and Salisbury on Wednesday.

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More than 130 entries in 2016 Holiday Caravan

SALISBURY — The Holiday Caravan is back for its 57th year with more than 130 entries to parade ...

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Holiday Caravan 2016 line-up

Arey Clowns Rowan County Sheriff Kevin Auten Spencer Police Department Salisbury Police Department Rowan Rescue Squad Crash 917 ...

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