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Tree lighting kicks off Christmas season in Kannapolis
KANNAPOLIS — Christmas in Kannapolis is officially underway. The official kick-off was Saturday, Nov. 16, when Santa arrived ...
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Conference provides history, tips for genealogical success
CLEVELAND — Learning of early Rowan County immigrants and tips for success in researching one’s ancestors were part ...
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Make like a tree: Fraser fir goes up at Bell Tower Green
There’s a new tree in Bell Tower Green. On the morning of Nov. 18, Salisbury Public Works employees, ...
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Celebratory event provides fun and 5K run
There was lots of energy in the air and on the field at the Girls on the Run ...
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Wrenn House continues push towards reopening as restaurant with HPC approval
SALISBURY — The Wrenn House, a historic building in downtown Salisbury, will soon play host to another restaurant, with ...
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Opinion
Dr. Lauren Fox: Private school vouchers are unpopular, failed policy
By Dr. Lauren Fox On Nov. 5, voters in three states rejected private school voucher measures on their ...
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‘Tis the Season Spectacular general info
The “Tis the Season Spectacular” Holiday Parade will be held on Nov. 27 at 3 p.m. in downtown ...
Education
Sweet connections: Livingstone students bring joy to Trinity Oaks
Livingstone College News Service SALISBURY — As the Trinity Oak Senior Living Community residents settled in for their ...
Sports
College football: NC State seeks bowl eligibility in Thursday game at Georgia Tech
By The Associated Press Georgia Tech will try to complete an undefeated season at its home stadium and ...
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College athletics: South stars sign with SAC schools
Staff report LANDIS — South Rowan senior athletes Marshal Faw and Kynlee Dextraze signed recently to play college ...
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High school football: Neely’s power running clinched West’s win against Freedom
By Mike London mike.london@salisburypost.com MOUNT ULLA— West Rowan running back Jaylen Neely wasn’t sure in August if he’d ...
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High school football: Hornets, Cavs favored; but Falcons are not
By Mike London mike.london@salisburypost.com SALISBURY— Salisbury, North Rowan and West Rowan are preparing for second-round football playoff action ...
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Gas leak at East Rowan High School prompts evacuation; all-clear given at 2:10 p.m.
GRANITE QUARRY — East Rowan High School students were relocated to nearby Erwin Middle School on Wednesday after ...
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High school basketball: South boys look to turn things around with lots of seniors
By Mike London mike.london@salisburypost.com Fifth in a series of reports on local basketball teams … LANDIS — South ...
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High school football: Mighty mite Tarver has played big for Cavaliers
By Mike London mike.london@salisburypost.com SPENCER — North Rowan junior Jamarion Tarver, known to the world as Jo Jo, ...
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High school boys basketball: Carson wins with strong 4th quarter; South falls at North Iredell
From staff reports MOUNT PLEASANT — Carson’s boys basketball team opened the season on Tuesday with a lot ...
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County approves tax incentives for company looking at East Spencer expansion
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners approved a tax incentive package on Monday for a company ...
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Parks and Recreation Department welcomes new assistant director Rakeem Brawley
SALISBURY — The Parks and Recreation Department has named Rakeem Brawley as its new assistant director. Brawley brings ...
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Riggs leads in NC Supreme Court race but recount looms
By Lynn Bonner NC Newsline With all counties reporting, incumbent Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs, a Democrat, is ...
Crime
Blotter — Nov. 20
Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • Property damage from an attempted theft on Miller Road reportedly occurred between ...
Sports
High school girls basketball: South plays much better in second half, but hole too deep
Staff report OLIN — Fir what it’s worth, South Rowan’s girls basketball team won the second half at ...
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High school girls basketball: Cougars drop tight opener
Staff report MOUNT PLEASANT — Carson’s girls are better than they were last season, but they dropped a ...
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High school sports: Realignment looming for next fall
Staff report The NCHSAA will move to eight classifications this fall, with classification based strictly on ADM (Average ...
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Salisbury school board seat headed for Wednesday recount
SALISBURY — The race for the Salisbury seat on the Rowan-Salisbury Schools Board of Education is heading to a ...
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Noble & Kelsey proposed demolition sparks debate during HPC meeting
SALISBURY — The Noble & Kelsey Funeral Home presented its plans to demolish an unused historic building to ...