Local
Rebirth of Empire Hotel a slow but steady process
SALISBURY — The Empire Hotel, which continues to occupy about half of the 200 block of South Main ...
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Education
Rowan Museum caps off summer with Apprentice Camp
SALISBURY — Students recently got a chance to see what it was like to work historically significant jobs. ...
David Freeze
David Freeze Day 16: Some unexpected surprises, but a lot of new friends
Cloudy and very humid from the start, I pedaled out of Hollandale without a visible sunrise. For the ...
Crime
Man seriously injured after shooting on Partee Street
SALISBURY — Salisbury Police responded to reports of a shooting shortly after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in the 300 block ...
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Former owner of Richard’s BBQ meets old friends for breakfast
SPENCER — At about 8 a.m. Tuesday morning, in the back of Hendrix BBQ on Salisbury Street, three ...
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Kannapolis
Kannapolis Police promote two to sergeant
KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis Police Department has promoted Christopher Hamilton and Ramsey Nimer to the rank of sergeant. ...
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D.G. Martin: Crawdads — the African connection
Was “Where the Crawdads Sing” set in North Carolina–as both the book and movie assert — and where, ...
Crime
Blotter 8/18
In Salisbury Police reports • A report of fraud of a victim on Kesler Street was taken that ...
Local
Rowan County Fair returns, booth and vendor spots still available
SALISBURY — The annual Rowan County Fair returns Sept. 19 for a week of rides, food and an ...
Education
Partners in Learning bringing special needs fashion show back in person
SALISBURY — September is the time for Partners in Learning’s annual fashion show, and this year it is ...
Guest columns
Alexander Jones: Is a red wave on the way? Maybe not
The usual summer lull in political activity has turned out, this year, to be more of a spike. ...
Education
RCCC Foundation holding golf tourney at Club at Irish Creek
KANNAPOLIS — The Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Foundation Golf Classic is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 212022, at The Club ...
Sports
Local golf: Putt won’t drop for Lyerly
Staff report PARAMUS, N.J. — Nick Lyerly’s Wednesday in the 122nd U.S. Amateur was over after one hole. ...
Lifestyle
Rowan Arts Council accepting Grassroots Grants applications
The Rowan Arts Council has set Friday, Aug. 26, as the deadline for the 2022-2023 Grassroots Grants applications. ...
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Sharon Randall: The gift of a child
Twelve years ago this week, I held in my arms a gift fresh from Heaven. It was slightly ...
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News
Judge reinstates North Carolina’s 20-week abortion ban
By Hannah Schoenbaum Associated Press/Report for America RALEIGH — Abortions in North Carolina are no longer legal after ...
Sports
Panthers in no hurry to name starting QB
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule has been adamant for ...
Racing
Ryan Blaney signs long-term extension with Team Penske
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE — Team Penske signed Ryan Blaney to a multiyear contract ...
Local
Bell Tower Green advisory board filled; flag will be first item discussed
SALISBURY — After a public comment session in which nine people spoke, all in favor of adding an ...
Landis
Landis receives risk review awards after public safety analysis
LANDIS — At the Town of Landis’ Board of Aldermen meeting Monday, the Landis Police Department was awarded ...
Education
RSS hosting long list of volunteer orientations this semester
SALISBURY — For folks interested in contributing to local schools, plenty of opportunities are available to learn about ...
Education
Partners in Learning mints special education partnership with Stanly Community College
SALISBURY — Students in Stanly County will be crossing over to Rowan County for education opportunities at a ...
Local
Fire deemed accidental
SALISBURY — A fire that caused extensive damage to the back of a South Shaver Drive house, including ...
David Freeze
David Freeze Day 15: Changing direction, getting in just ahead of big storm
Editor’s note: David Freeze is cycling along the Mississippi River from Dubuque, Iowa, to New Orleans. Contact him at ...
Sports
Local golf: Lyerly in playoff to advance in U.S. Amateur
Staff report PARAMUS, N.J. — Nick Lyerly is still alive in the 122nd U.S. Amateur that is being ...