Lifestyle
Interested in mountain bike racing? Meeting for youth team set for Oct. 5
SALISBURY — In early 2023, the Rowan Rockhounds will begin a new season of youth mountain bike racing ...
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High School
High school football: West Rowan takes command in second half
From staff reports Roundup … LANDIS — A 35-point underdog, South Rowan stayed in Friday’s South Piedmont ...
Lifestyle
4H plant sale going on now
By Amy-Lynn Albertson N.C. Cooperative Extension It’s time for the 4-H plant sale again, and we have a ...
Lifestyle
Questions and answers about fescue renovation
September is the best time for fescue lawn renovation. Turf-type fescue renovation should be initiated in the fall ...
Local
Third ‘conversation’ event between police, residents meant to help build relationship with Hispanic community
SALISBURY — In the third of four “Cultivating Community Conversations” between police and residents, one attendee helped make ...
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Columns
Rev. Jon Schell: Are you ready for the return of Christ?
In Matthew 24, Jesus tells us many things about His promised return to this earth. The condition of ...
Books
Library Notes: Films on demand: At your command
By David Lamanno Rowan Public Library Public libraries, as institutions, have three main missions: to inform, to educate ...
Lifestyle
Blessing of the Animals at St Luke’s
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Mt. Ulla will offer a blessing of the animals at 4 p.m. on ...
Lifestyle
Ester Marsh: Temptations
We have many temptations nowadays, especially with the world as close as a click with the mouse or ...
Faith
Pickin’ for the Master Bluegrass Worship at Trading Ford Baptist Church
Pickin’ for the Master Bluegrass Worship is returning to Trading Ford Baptist Church on Friday, Sept. 30. The ...
Lifestyle
Doug Creamer: Maintaining our faith
By Doug Creamer When spring rolled around this year I thought I would change the oil in my ...
High School
High school football: Thomasville shuts down Morrow, hammers North Rowan
By David Shaw SPENCER — North Rowan’s drive for a CCC title hit a pothole Friday night. The ...
High School
High school JV football: Falcons, Hornets win big
From staff reports MOUNT ULLA — Kendrick Cornelius went the length of the field for a pick-six ...
Sports
Area sports briefs: East golfers win again
From staff reports East Rowan’s girls golf team won Wednesday’s South Piedmont Conference match at Red Bridge. ...
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Proclamations show October will be a busy month for Salisbury, state
SALISBURY — October is going to be a busy month for residents of Salisbury, according to announcements made ...
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College
College football previews: Demon Deacons trying to break 13-year losing streak to Clemson
By Aaron Beard AP Sports Writer WINSTON-SALEM — Wake Forest has made huge gains under Dave Clawson, including ...
Faith
North Kannapolis Baptist’s homecoming service is Sunday
North Kannapolis Baptist Church’s annual homecoming service will be held Sunday, Sept. 25, beginning at 10:45 a.m. Guest ...
Local
Three Rivers Land Trust will use $2.5 million state grant to preserve 440 acres
Staff report Three Rivers Land Trust has received $2.5 million to protect 440 acres of natural areas from ...
Faith
Southern City Tabernacle AME Zion hosts guest speaker
Rev. Dr. Alberta McLaughlin will be the speaker at Southern City Tabernacle AME Zion Church on Sunday, Sept. ...
Sports
Panthers still looking for first win as Saints come to town Sunday
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE — The Carolina Panthers are looking for their first takeaway — ...
Crime
Blotter for Sept. 23
In Salisbury Police reports Salisbury Police investigated a report of a theft from a car on Lincolnton Road ...
Kannapolis
Kannapolis Christmas Parade entry forms available now; deadline is Nov. 11
KANNAPOLIS — Entry forms are now available for the Kannapolis Christmas Parade, which will be held at 6 ...
Education
Catawba College Theatre Arts Department presents ‘The Cake’ starting tonight
SALISBURY — The Catawba College Theatre Arts Department begin the 97th season of theatre with “The Cake” by Bekeh ...
Sports
US builds 4-1 lead in Presidents Cup
By Doug Ferguson AP Golf Writer CHARLOTTE — American red numbers filled the electronic scoreboards Thursday in the ...
Crime
Arrest made in Old Wilkesboro Road shooting
SALISBURY — Police have charged 31-year-old Jamal Vinson Kendrick with the shooting death of a man on Old ...