Business
Richard’s Bar-B-Que to close after 42 years of food service
SALISBURY — From feeding Bill Clinton to becoming a almost second home for some customers, Richard’s Bar-B-Que’s will ...
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Education
Wear to step down from Center for Environment
SALISBURY — Dr. John Wear, the founding director of the Center for the Environment at Catawba College, is stepping ...
Business
‘Smiles on stems’: Rockwell flower farm lets you do the picking
ROCKWELL — If you’re looking for a fun summer stop while supporting a local business, a flower farm ...
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Miss Rowan County Veteran queen contestants race for the crown
FAITH — The 2022 Miss Rowan County Veteran Queen will be announced Monday after the Faith Fourth of ...
Lifestyle
Karen South Jones: Hiking adventure of a lifetime is complete
I hope no one has been worried about my fate on the Coast to Coast path. After my ...
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Kenneth L. Hardin: I’m not celebrating Independence Day either
I didn’t celebrate Juneteenth, the day skinfolk recognize as their freedom day, and I won’t be joining in on ...
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Rowan County sheriff shares tips for a fun, safe Independence Day
ROWAN COUNTY — The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office has issued a series of reminders for community members about ...
Business
Food Lion recognizes workers for years of service
SALISBURY — Food Lion has nearly 300 employees who will be celebrating over 30 years of service this ...
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Health Department director to speak at monthly Democratic breakfast on July 9
SALISBURY — Local Democrats are invited to the organization’s monthly breakfast with a guest at 10 a.m. July ...
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Rep. Bishop to take part in parade
U.S. Rep. Dan Bishop will take part in the Faith 4th of July Parade with the Rowan Republican ...
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My Turn, Steve Blount: Reconsider visiting Spencer
Dylan Horne’s June 26 “My Turn” opinion piece concerning bike lanes and road diet efforts along Salisbury Avenue ...
Crime
Blotter: July 2-3
In Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports: • Wayne Zachary Holshouser, 37, was arrested and charged with felony possession ...
Business
Restaurant building demolished to make way for tire, brake shop
SALISBURY — The site of what was formerly the Copacabana Brazilian Cuisine restaurant is now cleared for a ...
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Spruce Up week starts July 11 in Salisbury
SALISBURY — “Summer Spruce Up Week” begins July 11 and runs through July 15. This service is for ...
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Business
Biz Roundup: Two from Rowan honored with Most Admired CEO Awards
SALISBURY — Food Lion’s Meg Ham and Team Automotive Group’s Kristin Dillard were recognized by Charlotte Business Journal with Most ...
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Roger Barbee: Letter to Coach Kennedy
In May, The Sports Column’s Matthew Paris authored a piece on how the SCOTUS would be hearing a ...
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Family Crisis Council chief retiring
SALISBURY — After 10 years of service, Family Crisis Council of Rowan’s Executive Director Renee Bradshaw has announced ...
News
Tropical Storm Colin threatens a wet weekend for Carolinas
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Colin formed along the South Carolina coast on Saturday, bringing the threat of ...
Racing
Ty Gibbs passes Larson late, wins Xfinity race at Road America
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer ELKHART LAKE, Wis. — Ty Gibbs already has won plenty in his ...
College
Local golf: Lyerly’s run ends in semifinals
Staff report PINEHURST — Nick Lyerly (East Rowan, UNC Greensboro) lost in Saturday afternoon’s semifinals in match play ...
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39-year-old woman killed by train in China Grove
CHINA GROVE — A 39-year-old woman was struck by a train and killed Saturday afternoon, according to the ...
Sports
Local golf: Lyerly still going in Pinehurst
Staff report PINEHURST — Weather issues stopped Nick Lyerly on Friday, but no humans have so far. ...
Legion baseball
American Legion baseball: Lefty did everything right for Rowan County
Staff report SALISBURY — Southpaw Casey Gouge manhandled a stout Kannapolis lineup on Friday, as the Rowan ...
Lifestyle
Grieving parents group to meet online beginning July 7
For many who have lost a child, their overwhelming sadness is made more intense by feeling alone in ...