Education
New superintendent kicks off tour of all schools
SALISBURY — Dr. Kelly Withers, newly selected school superintendent, was sworn in to her new role Monday afternoon ...
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Kannapolis
Insite Properties plans $500 million in new Kannapolis development
KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis City Council is supporting a projected $500 million investment by Insite Properties and its partners ...
Local
Two mayors, two cities, one goal
SALISBURY — City Mayor Karen Alexander welcomed an unusual but exciting guest Friday evening at city hall. Monrovia, ...
Local
Twins memorialized at candle lighting
SALISBURY — The light rain falling was held off by umbrellas for some, others just let the drops ...
Local
After dropping in at the library, squirrel needs rescue
SALISBURY — Rowan County Public Library Director Melissa Oleen said there have been many times she and her ...
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Crime
Blotter for Sept. 28
• Deputies investigated a report of larceny of two catalytic converters from a motor vehicles on Cool Springs ...
Local
Catawba and Livingstone Colleges present joint concert
SALISBURY — The first choral concert of the year from the Shuford School of Performing Arts of Catawba ...
Education
Yoba’s revisit to Livingstone for job fair rescheduled for Oct. 4
SALISBURY — Actor Malik Yoba will host a career fair at Livingstone College on Oct. 4. Due to ...
Nation/World
Hurricane Ian knocks out power to all of Cuba; Florida bracing for winds, floods
By CRISTIANA MESQUITA and CURT ANDERSON Associated Press HAVANA — Hurricane Ian tore into western Cuba as a ...
College
NC State set to take on a Clemson defense that hasn’t clicked yet
By Pete Iacobelli AP Sports Writer CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson’s defensive “Avengers” have yet to assemble. The fifth-ranked ...
Sports
NHL preview: For Hurricanes, making playoffs no longer enough
By Aaron Beard AP Sports Writer The Carolina Hurricanes have traded overhauls for retooling in becoming a perennial ...
Racing
Byron penalized for hit on Hamlin
By Jenna Fryer AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE — NASCAR on Tuesday docked William aByron 25 points and ...
Racing
Kurt Busch remains hopeful for return racing this season
By Jenna Fryer AP Auto Racing Writer CONCORD — Kurt Busch said Tuesday he remains “hopeful” he will ...
Local
Town Hall tonight to discuss gerrymandered state congressional maps
SALISBURY — A non-partisan town hall will be held tonight at 7 p.m. as part of the #MapOurFuture ...
Local
New edition of Salisbury magazine out
The latest edition of Salisbury Magazine is available now, and features a story on our local television Emmy-winning ...
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Crime
Blotter for Sept. 27
• A larceny was investigated that reportedly occurred on Chesapeake Drive between 6:30 p.m. Sept. 22 and 7:40 ...
Kannapolis
Kannapolis police holds coloring contest for kids
KANNAPOLIS — Children are getting a chance to show off their artistic talents for the police department. The ...
Sports
Area Sports: High school football games being moved up
From staff reports Most area varsity football games already have been moved up to Thursday due to this ...
Guest columns
DG Martin: North Carolina’s connections to earlier Queen Elizabeth, King Charles
We watched the great and solemn events in Britain but heard not a mention of North Carolina’s important ...
Local
Salisbury Police Foundation’s inaugural fundraiser Wednesday
SALISBURY — After months of planning, establishing its board of directors, and some preliminary fundraising, the Salisbury Police ...
Sports
Mayfield, Panthers passing game a concern despite 1st win
By Steve Reed AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE — While the Carolina Panthers finally got their first victory of ...
Sports
Biden praises Braves’ ‘unstoppable, joyful run’ to 2021 win
By Aamer Madhani and Colleen Long Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Monday the Atlanta Braves ...
Sports
Column: Johnson will chase challenges long into retirement
By Jenna Fryer AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE — There is a scene in Jimmie Johnson’s coffee table ...
Sports
Tumultuous, tiring start to NASCAR’s round of 12 at Texas
By Stephen Hawkins AP Sports Writer FORT WORTH, Texas — Chase Elliott was leading at Texas when a ...
Entertainment
Fans flock to Rowan County Fair in strong comeback after year’s hiatus
SALISBURY — After a year’s hiatus due to COVID, the Rowan County Fair was back in full force ...