Business

Porky’s in Salisbury closed, Spencer location in limbo

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to show that Porky’s II in Landis is no longer open.  By ...

Business

Future remains unclear for site of former mill

By David Purtell  david.purtell@salisburypost.com The first thing you notice, besides the two towering water tanks, are the red ...

Business

Bebop’s closing its doors Saturday; will reopen in Spencer

By Hugh Fisher hugh.fisher@salisburypost.com After 14 years of serving up burgers, hot dogs and more, Bebop’s Cruise-In at ...

Local

Spencer to hold open house on stormwater; aldermen discuss Fibrant for town

The Spencer Board of Aldermen decided Tuesday to hold an open house regarding the proposed stormwater utility and also voted ...

News

Public hearing on Spencer’s stormwater utility tonight

SPENCER — The second public hearing for Spencer’s proposed stormwater utility ordinance will be tonight during the Board ...

News

Rowan-Salisbury students practice statewide tornado drill

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SPENCER — The words rang loud and clear on the PA system Wednesday morning ...

Local

Snow is fun for some, but others still without power

Although children around the county were outside enjoying a rare winter wonderland Thursday, others had to deal with power outages caused ...

News

Power out in most of Spencer, other areas of county

The heavy snow has left thousands of Duke Energy customers across the county without power. Most of the outages are in ...

Local

NC Transportation Museum hosting 3 events Saturday

SPENCER — The N.C. Transportation Museum has special train rides for families, a book sale die-hard rail fans are sure to ...

Business

Rowan Diagnostic Clinic opening office in Spencer this week

SPENCER — Rowan Diagnostic Clinic, a longtime Salisbury medical practice, will open its third office Wedneday with a ...

Crime

Salisbury teens charged with weapons offenses, other charges following weekend party in Spencer

SPENCER — Authorities charged teens on weapons offenses and resisting arrest following a weekend party where shots were ...

News

Spencer police chief honored during board meeting

Spencer Town Manager Larry Smith commended Police Chief Mike James for this efforts to reduce crime since becoming ...

News

Auditor’s contract on agenda for Spencer Aldermen meeting

The Spencer Board of Aldermen will discuss a few resolutions, the contract for the town’s financial auditor and ...

Spencer

Spencer announces switch to Cal Ripken

Submitted story It’s a new start for the oldest youth baseball league in Rowan County Spencer Little League ...

News

Spencer aldermen hear from residents on proposed stormwater utility

The small number of people who spoke during a public hearing on Spencer’s proposed stormwater utility were opposed to ...

News

Public hearing Tuesday for Spencer’s proposed stormwater utility

Spencer’s Board of Aldermen will have the first public hearing regarding the proposed stormwater utility for the town ...

News

Spencer Fire Department awards handed out

Spencer Fire Department The Spencer Fire Department held its annual Christmas and awards dinner Dec. 15. Service Awards ...

Education

Students donate to Toys for Tots

SPENCER — It’s hard to think of a better place to donate toys than at toy museum. And when ...

News

Spencer recognizes employees

Town of Spencer SPENCER — During a staff appreciation lunch on Friday, Spencer Town Manager Larry Smith commended all employees ...

News

Spencer’s finances doing well, town manager receives raise

SPENCER — Spencer’s Board of Aldermen heard a positive report on the town’s finances during Tuesday’s meeting. Accountant Eddie ...

News

Spencer Board wants residents to be informed about stormwater ordinance

Spencer’s Board of Aldermen said during Tuesday’s meeting they want to make sure the public is educated about ...

News

Spencer Board to review ordinance creating stormwater utility, set date for public hearing

The Spencer Board of Aldermen will review an ordinance that establishes a stormwater-management utility for the town during ...

News

Catch a “Winter Fever” ride at the N.C. Transportation Museum

North Carolina Transportation Museum Following an amazingly successful presentation of “The Polar Express” Train Ride, one final seasonal tradition remains ...

Business

Spencer yarn shop to close

A yarn shop in Spencer will be closing at the end of the year. TranqWool, which shares the ...

Crime

Rodney Wallace sentenced to life in prison, pleads guilty to stabbing ex-wife Toney Ann Johnson to death

A seemingly remorseful Rodney Wallace apologized in court Monday for killing ex-wife Toney Ann Johnson on the morning ...

News

Holiday Caravan Parade delights the crowd

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com The rains passed and the sun fought off the cloudy skies to shine down ...

Local

Antique appraisal fair wraps up at Doll and Toy Museum

SPENCER — Jeff Long’s Rowan County roots run deep, and he’s proud to share with you that his ...

Local

Spencer Aldermen accept bid for stormwater project

The Spencer Board of Aldermen voted to accept a bid on a stormwater project during Monday night’s meeting. ...

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