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Letters to the editor: April 2

Vote for those who would ban assault weapons March 27th,  and the news is another school shooting. It ...

Sports

Wanna step outside? Wild turkey season opens April 8

By Dan Kibler As far as opening days go, nothing gets my juices running like the first day ...

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NCDOT secretary to speak at chamber’s Power In Partnership event April 20

SALISBURY — N.C. Department of Transportation Secretary Eric Boyette will be the keynote speaker at the Rowan Chamber ...

Sports

Card finishes 16th in Bassmaster Classic

Brandon Card of Salisbury finished 16th and earned $13,000 with bass weighing 28 pounds, 15 ounces at the ...

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Commissioners to discuss proposal from US Department of Agriculture for renting space in West End Plaza

SALISBURY — Rowan County has proposed a 10-year lease with an annual rent of just over $250,000 to ...

Opinion

Paris Goodnight: Chicken adventures remain on hold

My theoretical quest to start raising chickens took a hit recently when I went to my favorite farm ...

Opinion

Francis Koster: Is being friendliest state for doing business our best investment?

By Francis Koster   In a recent CNBC survey, North Carolina was ranked number one among all 50 ...

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Mook’s Place: Mayor

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Clyde: Breaking ground

“When the children of Israel were gone forth out of the land of Egypt, the same day, they ...

Opinion

My Turn, Haley Price: Trying to stop human trafficking

My name is Haley Price and I am a survivor-advocate for those coming out of human trafficking situations. ...

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Landfill, recycling centers closed Good Friday

SALISBURY — Rowan County Environmental Management lists these Good Friday office closings: • Rowan County’s office and processing ...

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Abstract Dissent Studio & Gallery adds spray paint shop

SALISBURY — The street artist Abstract Dissent, also known by his real name Shane Pierce, added a spray ...

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Livingstone president featured on cover of ‘HBCU Matters’ magazine

SALISBURY — Livingstone President Dr. Anthony J. Davis is featured on the front cover of a nationally distributed ...

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County receives over 50% of general fund revenue from property taxes annually

SALISBURY — Each year, over 50 percent of the general fund revenue Rowan County generates comes from property ...

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Knox baseball team gets an assist with uniforms

SALISBURY — Steve Clark of Salisbury Parks and Recreation found out on March 10 that the Knox Middle ...

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Salisbury City Council has first town hall to discuss possible election changes

SALISBURY — On Thursday night, the Salisbury City Council got to find out where residents stand on the ...

Lifestyle

First Baptist concert

First Baptist Church of Salisbury will host Ivan Parker in concert Sunday, April 16, at 6:30 p.m. This ...

Lifestyle

Spring weather prompts questions

Unusual weather coupled with intermittent rainfall has produced many colorful blooms throughout the county. Many trees and shrubs ...

Lifestyle

Toi Degree: The importance of nutrition

By Toi Degree N.C. Cooperative Extension March was National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme was “Fuel for the ...

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Mini golf tourney for visually impaired held at Dan Nicholas Park

Rowan County Parks and Recreation held its annual VIP (Visually Impaired Person) Mini Golf Tournament on Saturday, March ...