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Spencer Library invites community for al fresco dining and music

SPENCER — Libraries are still a place to gather for friendship and conversation, only these days, you can ...

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Warren provides update on bill appropriating funding for projects in Rowan County

RALEIGH — State funding for projects that would benefit Rowan County are waiting discussion from members of the ...

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Warren, Crutchfield sponsoring bill appropriating funds for Rowan County projects

RALEIGH — Reps. Harry Warren and Kevin Crutchfield, who both represent Rowan County, have filed a bill that ...

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No one hurt in head-on collision near North Rowan Elementary School

SPENCER — Two vehicles were involved in an accident at the intersection of Charles Street and Oakwood Drive ...

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Forums begin for Knox-Overton construction plans

SALISBURY — With the go-ahead to move forward on a joint campus construction project for Knox Middle and ...

Spencer

Vehicle crash downs power line in Spencer

SPENCER — According to information from the Spencer Fire Department a vehicle crashed into a utility pole on ...

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Spring Fest 2023, NC Transportation Museum get a jump on Easter egg hunts

SALISBURY — Easter egg hunters grabbed their baskets and hopped through downtown Salisbury as part of the 2023 ...

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Residents offer input as Spencer plans for the year ahead

SPENCER — Following a constructive public input meeting on what residents see as priorities for the coming year ...

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Rowan gets its first commissary kitchen

SPENCER — A nurse by training and trade, Melissa Schneider is at heart a cook and a foodie, ...

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Spencer launches CDBG housing rehabilitation program

SPENCER — The town is accepting applications for a new Housing Rehabilitation Program. Spencer was awarded a $750,000 ...

Lifestyle

Wind & Wings, Boy Scouts Aviation Day is March 25 at N.C. Transportation Museum

SPENCER — The N.C. Transportation Museum’s Wind & Wings: The Science of Flight and BSA Aviation Day events ...

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Spencer residents, board looking ahead, building on success

SPENCER — More than 80 people participated in Thursday night’s annual planning session for the town, an event ...

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Spencer gets mural fever

SPENCER — The town of Spencer is joining other area communities in contracting for the design and painting ...

Lifestyle

‘Treasures of the Past’ auction raises funds for NC Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures

SPENCER — North Carolina Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures held its first live auction at the First ...

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Taking them back: Alumni cherish photo project, Salisbury High assembly

Everyone probably remembers what they looked like in high school, but on Tuesday, alums from Price and Dunbar ...

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Spencer garbage services a day behind after equipment failure

SPENCER – According to the official Town of Spencer Facebook page, residents receiving garbage pickup services should be ...

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Regional economic impact of NC Transportation Museum reached almost $24 million in 2022

SPENCER — The projected regional economic impact of the North Carolina Transportation Museum reached an all-time high at ...

Crime

Monday morning car shooting leaves two hospitalized

Two men were hospitalized early Monday morning after having their vehicle fired into. According to reports from the ...

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Spencer invites community members to take stock, plan for future

SPENCER – The town of Spencer invites community members to join together as it takes stock of the ...

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Towns come together on lines for annexation, development

SPENCER — As communities throughout Rowan County continue to grow, a number of adjacent towns are coming to ...

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Small parcel carries big memories, will add to parcel for Yadkin River Park

SPENCER — Sherrill Hedrick invested in the purchase of a small parcel of land beside the former N.C. ...

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Spencer accepts donation of 2.8 acres for park

SPENCER — The Yadkin River Park on Spencer’s side of the river, a project in which the first ...

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Kanode joins Spencer staff as town clerk

SPENCER — Anna Kanode will be the new Spencer town clerk.  She starts Monday and brings over eight ...

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Yadkin River Park Trailhead in Spencer selected for regional award

The Centralina Regional Council has announced the recipients of its 2022 Region of Excellence Awards, which included Spencer’s ...

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Outside the box, inside the lines: Coloring book marketing concept captures Rowan County folks

SALISBURY — Successful marketing campaigns can stand out for humor and emotionality, but an underlying uniqueness can go ...

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Golden LEAF funding awarded for primary care clinic in Spencer

The Golden LEAF board of directors awarded more than $10 million in funding to support projects through the ...

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Spencer among communities selected for state outdoor recreation funds

Spencer and Cabarrus County are among 34 communities selected for Creating Outdoor Recreation Economies (CORE) Program funds. The ...

Lifestyle

NC Museum of Dolls, Toys and Miniatures hosts food drive

SPENCER — The NC Museum of Dolls, Toys and Miniatures held a “Kids Can Make a Difference” food ...

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