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Local protesters voice displeasure with overturning of Roe v. Wade
SALISBURY — As word quickly spread Friday that the Supreme Court had declared abortion was no longer a ...
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North Carolina leaders, candidates respond to overturn of Roe v. Wade
Staff report: Today the Supreme Court of the United States overturned the landmark 1973 decision of Roe v. ...
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Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; states can ban abortion
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly ...
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History on Tap: Visitors get chance to see progress on The Salisbury renovation
By Elisabeth Strillacci elisabeth.strillacci@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Historic Salisbury Foundation welcomed the return of the History on Tap ...
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City of Salisbury hosts open house on Fisher Street bridge possibilities
SALISBURY — Community members gathered Thursday in City Hall for an interactive discussion with planning and public works ...
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Health Department: COVID-19 vaccine available locally for children ages 6 months to 4 years
Rowan County Health Department Babies and children ages 6 months to 4 years of age can now receive ...
Education
RCCC program chair Amy Mahle named to national leadership post
SALISBURY — Amy Mahle, program chair of the Rowan-Cabarrus occupational therapy assistant program, has been elected to serve ...
Sports
Magic take Dukes Banchero with first pick in NBA draft
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK — The question for weeks leading into the NBA draft ...
Crime
Blotter: June 23
Rowan County Sheriff’s Office Deputies received a report of a stolen motorcycle from St. Stephens Church Road at ...
Kannapolis
Private investment projects continuing in Kannapolis
Staff report KANNAPOLIS — Private investment continues to stream into the Kannapolis community as new projects and developments ...
Cleveland
Summer Concert Series returns to Cleveland on Saturday
CLEVELAND — You don’t have to be at the beach to enjoy the beach music, at least not ...
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New Medicaid expansion pitch surfaces in NC House
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH — North Carolina House Republicans pitched a plan Thursday that could ...
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American Legion baseball: Rowan’s latest win was a done Deal
Staff report KANNAPOLIS — After spending a year in a college program at Methodist University, American Legion baseball ...
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Hornets take Duke center, trade Memphis standout Duren to Knicks
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte Hornets drafted two centers in the first round ...
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One person dead in officer-involved shooting on Rock Spring Road
Elisabeth Strillacci SALISBURY — One man is dead following a confrontation with firefighters, EMS and Rowan County Sheriffs ...
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Man killed when mower falls on him
SALISBURY – A 69-year old Salisbury man was working on mowing a lawn at a rental property he ...
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Hallmark movie to film in Salisbury, road closures expected
SALISBURY – At least for a few days, Salisbury will become a Hallmark town. The city will serve ...
Crime
Police identify victim, searching for suspects in Kannapolis shooting
KANNAPOLIS — Kannapolis Police are searching for a suspect or suspects after a shooting death occurred on Wednesday ...
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The Citadel: ‘The doors are now closed’
Elisabeth Strillacci SALISBURY — After losing its Medicare and Medicaid funding because of ongoing and unresolved issues, the ...
Education
Essie Academy plans to start next school year in former bank, expand enrollment
SALISBURY — A local private school is moving just outside of downtown Salisbury as it prepares to start ...
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Warren ‘sees no reason’ to move forward with bill limiting Salisbury annexations
SALISBURY — Rep. Harry Warren “sees no reason” to move forward with a bill that would limit Salisbury’s ...
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City council passes budget with some increased fees to account for inflation
SALISBURY — City council on Tuesday night approved a 2022-23 fiscal year budget that maintains the current property ...
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Salisbury set to approve annexation agreement with East Spencer for Bringle Ferry Road property
SALISBURY — The City of Salisbury and Town of East Spencer have reached an annexation agreement on a ...
Education
Summer meals roll back to pre-pandemic operations
SALISBURY — In 2020, school nutrition went for a ride. Rowan-Salisbury Schools delivered tens of thousands of meals ...
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Commissioners approve budget that utilizes COVID-19 funding, maintains tax rate
SALISBURY — After allocating $432,992 in contingency funding, the Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday night approved ...