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Spencer, HSF gearing up for Paint Pals project on Third Street

SPENCER — The Town of Spencer is partnering with Historic Salisbury Foundation to assist homeowners in painting the ...

East Spencer

Bicycle and pedestrian plans subject of open houses

The towns of Spencer and East Spencer are developing a Comprehensive Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and are requesting ...

News

Spencer Board of Aldermen to discuss search for new town manager

The search for a new town manager for Spencer may soon be under way. The Spencer Board of ...

News

Forum for Spencer candidates set for Oct. 22

SPENCER — A forum for Spencer Board of Aldermen candidates will be held 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, ...

News

Spencer town manager resigning in November

SPENCER — Spencer Town Manager Larry Smith, who has served with the town since March 2000 and as ...

Local

After 132 years, Stoudemire Furniture going out of business

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com SPENCER — It’s hard to imagine Spencer without Stoudemire Furniture. This store on South ...

Local

Transportation Museum wins award for ‘Polar Express’

The N.C. Transportation Museum received the Best Performance Award from Rail Events Inc. for “The Polar Express” Train ...

Local

Correction

Spencer’s current take-home police vehicle policy states that officers who live in the town  or within 5 miles of the ...

Local

Spencer officers can take cars 15 miles to home

Editor’s note: This story has been changed to correct information about the town’s take-home police vehicle policy. By ...

News

Spencer alderman resigns; seat to stay open until November elections

SPENCER — A Spencer alderman resigned from his position Tuesday, citing difficulties balancing his job duties with public ...

Local

Lincoln Funeral Train comes to N.C. Transportation Museum

The North Carolina Transportation Museum prepares for a large Civil War event which includes reenactors, living history, speakers ...

Crime

Spencer Police looking for man using cloned credit card

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SPENCER — Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man they say ...

Elections

Lamanno runs for first term on Spencer board

David Lamanno’s focus is on expanding the tax base in his bid for a spot on the Town ...

News

Hard work pays off at transportation museum’s car show

There’s nothing quite like restoring an old car, says 17-year-old Eric Boucher. After countless hours of work, there’s ...

Elections

Chillcott looks to make positive difference on Spencer board

In her first bid for elected office, Spencer resident Sylvia Chillcott says she hopes to make a positive ...

Elections

Jones eyes quality of life issues in re-election bid

Spencer Town Board Member Kevin Jones is running for re-election with his eye on a number of quality ...

Elections

Gobbel says he’d be proactive as Spencer mayor

SPENCER — With Mayor Jody Everhart choosing not to run for re-election, Town Board Member Jim Gobbel is ...

Crime

Man arrested in Spencer Walgreens robbery; more charges to come

A man suspected in at least three Walgreens robberies has been arrested and charged with two of the ...

News

Kelly Alexander tapped to lead Transportation Museum

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com It was a natural fit when Cultural Resources Secretary Susan Kluttz picked Spencer native Kelly ...

News

Alexander named Transportation Museum director

A familiar face will now lead the N.C. Transportation Museum in Spencer. Cultural Resources Secretary Susan Kluttz on ...

Crime

Good Samaritans thwart attempted kidnapping; police looking for suspect

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com Police say two unknown men thwarted an attempted kidnapping of a young woman Friday ...

Local

Spencer Police ID man struck, killed by train

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com Spencer Police say they’ve identified a 61-year-old man who was killed Sunday night after ...

East Spencer

Man dies after being struck by train

SPENCER —  A man sitting on the railroad tracks behind the N.C. Transportation Museum was struck and killed ...

Local

Student artwork on display in Spencer

Town of Spencer The town of Spencer recently partnered with North Rowan Elementary School to bring some colorful ...

East Spencer

Open houses for bike and pedestrian plan in Spencer, East Spencer

SPENCER — The towns of Spencer and East Spencer are kicking off a public planning process for the development of a ...

Local

Rail Day is Saturday at Transportation Museum

N.C. Transportation Museum SPENCER — The N.C. Transportation Museum’s Rail Day Festival is Saturday and will feature multiple train rides, a ...

Business

SunTrust will keep ATM in Spencer

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com SPENCER — SunTrust will keep operating the ATM at its branch office in town after ...

Cleveland

Road construction leads to detours in north, west Rowan, High Rock Lake area

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com Road construction across Rowan County is expected to close parts of three roads for more ...

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