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Spencer further enhances commitment to community safety

SPENCER — The town of Spencer is shifting its fire department staffing model to provide three full-time staff ...

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Spencer community invited to labor history storytelling event

SPENCER — The town of Spencer is inviting current and former community members, and their relatives and friends ...

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Restaurant focuses on family, community: Fleming Street Bakery and Southern Cuisine grand opening is Saturday

SPENCER — Food, family and fostering community are three important things to Quinta Ellis, and all three can ...

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Man charged with sexually abusing juvenile relative

SALISBURY — A former Spencer town employee has been arrested after police say he sexually abused a juvenile ...

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N.C. Transportation Museum announces record-breaking attendance in 2023

SPENCER — The North Carolina Transportation Museum has announced record-breaking attendance for 2023.   Visitation to the museum saw ...

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Two suffer minor injuries in Long Ferry Road wreck

SPENCER — A two-vehicle crash in Spencer left two people with minor injuries and shut down Long Ferry ...

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“Nothing was recorded.” — Church committee gives new life to old cemetery

SPENCER — At the intersection of Long Ferry Road and North Salisbury Avenue in Spencer used to be ...

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Spencer board green lights potential access road

SPENCER — A mile long access road off Long Ferry Road took a step towards fruition during the ...

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NC Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures and First Community Center of Spencer join Rowan County’s monthly Second Saturdays shopping extravaganza

SPENCER — The N.C. Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures and the First Community Center of Spencer are ...

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Spencer Aldermen take oath of office

SPENCER — During the most recent Spencer Board of Aldermen meeting, the victors from November’s election were sworn ...

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A celebration of running, community and the legacy of David Freeze

SPENCER — Spencer, a quaint town nestled in Rowan County, came alive on Saturday, Dec. 2, as it ...

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Spencer unveils plaque honoring former town manager

SPENCER — Spencer held an unveiling of a plaque honoring former town manager Hilda Palmer during their pre-agenda ...

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Spencer renews confidence in Mayor Jonathan Williams

SPENCER — Winning by a large margin, Jonathan Williams has retained his position of mayor of Spencer, receiving ...

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Lending a hand: Carson FBLA assists with Habitat for Humanity home build, North Rowan Middle students visit site

SPENCER — Habitat for Humanity has transformed numerous lives by putting home ownership within reach of vulnerable individuals. ...

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Heather Kann joins Spencer staff as finance officer

SPENCER — Heather Kann has joined the town of Spencer as its new finance officer. She brings over ...

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Spencer public works director provides update on new trash collection truck following rollout

SPENCER — The town of Spencer rolled out a new trash collection vehicle last week. The public works ...

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NC Museum of Dolls, Toys and Miniatures hosts “Dolls and Delights” luncheon

SPENCER — The North Carolina Museum of Dolls, Toys and Miniatures held a “Steiff, Deutschland Dolls and Delights” ...

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Join the Spencer Woman’s Club in an act of compassion on National Day of Service

SPENCER — The Spencer Woman’s Club is extending an invitation to the entire community to join in for ...

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New garbage trucks coming to Spencer

SPENCER — The town of Spencer is preparing to put a new automated side load (ASL) garbage truck ...

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Bunce Carts’ grand opening brings over 1,000 to downtown Spencer

SPENCER — Bunce Carts held their grand opening on Saturday, complete with food trucks, beach music, and a ...

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Spencer receives grant to tackle creation of city park

By Elisabeth Strillacci and Chandler Inions SPENCER — The town has received $500,000 in a grant from the ...

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Preview: Bunce Carts having grand opening event this Saturday

SPENCER — This Saturday, right across the street from the North Carolina Transportation Museum, Bunce Carts is organizing ...

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Fun is Brewing at the N.C. Transportation Museum with the Brew & Choo Craft Beer Festival on Aug. 12

SPENCER — The North Carolina Transportation Museum is brewing up fun and good times in preparation for their ...

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Truck strikes power lines knocking out power to residents for the day

SPENCER — A large truck driving down Long Ferry Road about 8 a.m. Monday morning clipped an overhanging ...

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Doll artists from around the world teach classes in Spencer

SPENCER — The National Institute of American Doll Artists held workshops in Spencer from Sunday to Tuesday in ...

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Turn up the Heat for the Annual Fire Truck Festival to the N.C. Transportation Museum

SPENCER — The hottest event of the year returns to the N.C. Transportation Museum in Spencer this weekend ...

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Spencer eyes addition to fire department

SPENCER — When the existing fire station in town was built in 2002, it was constructed for a ...

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Spencer police department now largest in history

SPENCER — The police department will be fully staffed as soon as one more officer completes training and ...

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