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City council retreat includes discussion of new ‘state of the art’ civic center facility
SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council and city employees reconvened for the second day of their 2023 goal ...
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Gas leak closes down Jake Alexander Boulevard
SALISBURY — Jake Alexander Boulevard was shut down after a gas leak was reported around 11 a.m. on ...
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Queens and Kings: Meadows of Rockwell hosts annual Winter Wonderland Ball
ROCKWELL — Royalty made its way through the halls of assisted living facility the Meadows of Rockwell on ...
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Salisbury City Council retreat focuses on plans for upcoming year
SALISBURY — City Council members held their 2023 goal setting retreat Wednesday to consider projects the city seeks ...
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Warming up to others: China Grove Middle club donates blankets to area youth
SALISBURY — Students in China Grove Middle School’s community service club got a first-hand glimpse at outreach during ...
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College basketball broadcaster Billy Packer dies at 82
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE (AP) — Billy Packer, an Emmy award-winning college basketball broadcaster who ...
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No. 15 UNC women, No. 16 Duke pick up victories
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Deja Kelly scored 23 points, Kennedy Todd-Williams added 22 points and No. 15 North Carolina ...
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College basketball: Mountaineers defeat Georgia State
Associated Press BOONE — Terence Harcum scored 21 points as Appalachian State beat Georgia State 71-59 on Thursday ...
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High school basketball: Goodlett scores 35, but Cavs lose in OT
Staff report HIGH POINT — Bailee Goodlett continued a huge week with 35 points, but North Rowan’s girls ...
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A.L. Brown High principal: Gun recovered without incident
KANNAPOLIS — An A.L. Brown student was removed from campus after a firearm was recovered at the school ...
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Panthers hire Frank Reich as next head coach
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE (AP) — Frank Reich is returning to the Carolina Panthers as ...
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Cabarrus County man wins $200,000 a day before wife’s birthday
RALEIGH – Michael Petrivelli of Concord bought a $5 scratch-off ticket the day before his wife’s birthday and won ...
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First confirmed case: Avian flu detected in emu in Rowan
RALEIGH – An emu from Rowan County has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI). The positive ...
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Community Bridge Project to discuss Kannapolis housing issues Feb. 7
KANNAPOLIS — A group of area ministers has launched the Community Bridge Project to build positive and healthy ...
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City Seeks Vendors & Sponsors for Jiggy with the Piggy
KANNAPOLIS- The City of Kannapolis is once again planning the annual Jiggy with the Piggy Festival to be ...
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Contractor chosen for nearly $11 million expansion of Rowan County landfill
SALISBURY — A construction contract to build phase five of the Rowan County landfill has been awarded to ...
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RSS approves fence at Shive Elementary
ROCKWELL — A new subdivision projected to be constructed near Shive Elementary School presented a challenge for the ...
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Jan. 26 Blotter: Trio faces kidnapping charges for November incident
Three Rowan County residents were arrested on felony second-degree kidnapping charges on Monday for an incident that occurred ...
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High school baseball: A thrill for Hill to sign with Catawba
By Mike London mike.london@salisburypost.com GRANITE QUARRY — East Rowan senior Blake Hill owns three varsity hits, but he ...
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Catawba recognized as Affordable Institution by Colleges of Distinction
Catawba News Service SALISBURY — Catawba College has received a new accolade in recognition of its affordable programming ...
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Livingstone MBA students get free laptops
Livingstone News Service SALISBURY — Livingstone College gave away free laptops to the inaugural master of business administration ...
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Letters to the editor: Jan. 26
United Way success depends on innovation, dedicated staff members In January of 2022, I challenged the Rowan County ...
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RCCC getting part of $5 million approved for state workforce program
RALEIGH – Rowan-Cabarrus Community College’s BioWork and Aseptic Manufacturing received funding as the state Board of Community Colleges ...
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ShoutOuts: Jan. 26
Collegiate honors Salisbury resident Kayleigh Reinke has been named to the dean’s list at James Madison University for ...
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High school swimming: Conference championship results for CCC, SPC
From staff reports East Davidson’s teams swept the Central Carolina Conference Swimming Championships on Tuesday at the Hurley ...