• The rebirth of downtown Salisbury’s Empire Hotel faces one more obstacle before work can begin. 

• How’s your broadband access in rural areas? Rowan County is asking county citizens to participate in a survey. 

• The United Way announces its campaign goal for this fall. 

• Check out some back-to-school haircuts and hairdos. 

• ‘Bury Home Companion raises funds for the Salisbury Symphony.

• First Baptist Church reaches out to people with special needs and gets hugs and smiles in return. 

• Innospec is expanding.

• A new shop, Back County Peddlers, opens for business.