Elections
Spencer board newcomer Muhammed seeks re-election
SPENCER — One month into his appointment to the town of Spencer’s Board of Aldermen, Rashid Muhammed said he is looking to bring the town ...
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Elections
Sam Morgan campaigns for second term as Spencer alderman
SPENCER — Campaigning with hopes of bringing cohesiveness, enthusiasm, pride and camaraderie back to the Spencer community, Sam Morgan is running for a return to ...
by Andie Foley, Wednesday, July 24, 2019 12:00 am
Kannapolis
News good on county health report, Cabarrus Health Alliance says
KANNAPOLIS — Unveiling the findings from Cabarrus County’s 2018 “State of the County Health Report” to the Kannapolis City Council on Monday, Cabarrus Health Alliance ...
by Andie Foley, Tuesday, July 23, 2019 12:00 am
Education
New RSS teachers gear up for school year
SALISBURY — With two and a half weeks until the start of the 2019-20 academic year for Rowan-Salisbury Schools, a new crop of teachers gathered ...
by Andie Foley, Tuesday, July 23, 2019 12:00 am
Local
Animal adoption special scheduled Wednesday
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Animal Shelter will offer animal adoptions at a reduced price from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday. All pet adoptions will ...
by Andie Foley, Tuesday, July 23, 2019 12:00 am
Education
As homeschool enrollment soars, RSS works to form partnership
SALISBURY — With the new academic year looming ever closer, a group of parents gathered in a conference room of the Rowan County Public Library ...
by Andie Foley, Sunday, July 21, 2019 12:15 am
Lifestyle
For Commissioner Klusman, a love of trees is personal
SALISBURY — As the Rowan County Board of Commissioners looks toward creating an agricultural center at West End Plaza, Commissioner Judy Klusman is advocating for ...
by Andie Foley, Sunday, July 21, 2019 12:00 am
Education
Summer Meals Program distributes books during iRead/iFeed
SALISBURY — In just 13 days in June, Rowan-Salisbury Schools distributed 8,380 free breakfasts, 16,025 free lunches and 868 free snacks to children and teenagers ...
by Andie Foley, Friday, July 19, 2019 12:00 am
Elections
Spencer, Granite Quarry lack mayoral candidate as filing nears its close
SALISBURY — Today is the last day to file for municipal elections, and in Rowan County, two races lack any candidate and another has four ...
by Andie Foley, Friday, July 19, 2019 12:00 am
Education
From the mind of mom: On uncomfortable questions
There’s no truer right of passage in young, married life than those inappropriate, prying questions. You know the ones I’m talking about: “So, when are ...
by Andie Foley, Thursday, July 18, 2019 12:00 am
Education
Rowan Museum brings hands-on learning through Civil War camp
As the blistering July sun crept higher over the horizon, a group of young soldiers makes the trek back to Granite Quarry’s Old Stone House. ...
by Andie Foley, Wednesday, July 17, 2019 12:00 am
Education
Actions in Faith and Justice working to address school to prison pipeline
SALISBURY — Since 2017, Actions in Faith and Justice has used a painful part of Rowan County’s history — the Aug. 6, 1906, lynchings of ...
by Andie Foley, Wednesday, July 17, 2019 12:00 am
Education
A journey of self-discovery: DaQuan Coleman talks path to college
As 21-year-old DaQuan Coleman reflected on the path leading to his upcoming matriculation to Livingstone College, he sat, arm hooked over the back of his ...
by Andie Foley, Sunday, July 14, 2019 12:05 am
Local
Spencer municipal races slow to fill
SPENCER — Six of eleven days to file for candidacy in municipal elections have passed, leaving Spencer’s race for all six seats on the Board ...
by Andie Foley, Sunday, July 14, 2019 12:05 am
Education
Outgoing president says Catawba poised to move forward
SALISBURY — Brien Lewis may be entering his last year as Catawba College’s president, but operations remain at full swing across the campus. The school ...
by Andie Foley, Friday, July 12, 2019 12:00 am
Local
Spencer club says it will feature drag and cabaret performers, not strippers
SPENCER — A private club that plans to open soon in Spencer has clarified statements on its website promising to feature bands, entertainers and occasional ...
by Andie Foley, Friday, July 12, 2019 12:00 am
Education
Salisbury High School hosts summer STEM camp
Scattered throughout four classrooms on the third floor of Salisbury High School, 43 students have gathered around tables and desks for a collection of hands-on ...
by Andie Foley, Thursday, July 11, 2019 12:00 am
Education
From the mind of mom: There’s something about July
If you’re like me, you’ve got a certain time of the year when things just feel “touched.” Maybe it’s fate, maybe it’s karma — maybe ...
by Andie Foley, Thursday, July 11, 2019 12:00 am
Local
Private club in Spencer vows safety to be priority
SPENCER — Promising a full bar, live bands, pool tables, “occasional male and female strippers” and more, a private club is on the way to Spencer’s ...
by Andie Foley, Thursday, July 11, 2019 12:00 am
Education
West Rowan students claim top spots in national masonry competition
A recent trip to Louisville, Kentucky, alongside two students is fresh on the mind of West Rowan High School masonry teacher Rodney Harrington. Their destination? ...
by Andie Foley, Wednesday, July 10, 2019 12:00 am
Local
Saving Grace Farm looking ahead to expansion
SALISBURY — Saving Grace Farm Executive Director Janna Griggs stood with her wrists resting against her hips as she surveyed the surrounding pastures, trail and ...
by Andie Foley, Tuesday, July 9, 2019 12:00 am
Education
Catawba College president says he chose not to seek contract renewal
SALISBURY — Catawba College President Brien Lewis on Monday had time for but a few words about the morning announcement that he would leave Catawba ...
by Andie Foley, Tuesday, July 9, 2019 12:00 am
Crime
Blotter: Man held under $105,000 bond for string of charges
A Salisbury man is currently being held at the Rowan County Detention center under a combined $105,000 secured bond following an alleged string of crimes ...
by Andie Foley, Monday, July 8, 2019 12:00 am
Local
Amateur radio enthusiasts ham it up at Firecracker gathering
SALISBURY — The hundreds of people who flocked to the Salisbury Civic Center on Saturday have one unifying passion: Ham radio. Despite its name, this ...
by Andie Foley, Sunday, July 7, 2019 12:00 am
Crime
Officers searching for suspect in F&M Bank robbery
SALISBURY — A man robbed the F&M Bank on Jake Alexander Boulevard on Friday afternoon, according to the Salisbury Police Department. Lt. Greg Beam said ...
by Andie Foley, Friday, July 5, 2019 8:56 pm
Education
Local teacher traveling to bring service-learning to classrooms
With stops at Yellowstone National Park, Seattle and then all the way to Belize, a Rowan County educator is putting in the miles this summer ...
by Andie Foley, Friday, July 5, 2019 12:00 am
Education
From the mind of mom: Celebrating celebrations
As a working mom, a sick mom, this past week and a half has been far from my greatest. The mornings have come too soon, ...
by Andie Foley, Thursday, July 4, 2019 12:00 am
Education
Livingstone-based summer program keeps kids learning through summer
While some cling to the concept “if you build it, they will come,” 21st Century Community Learning Center facilitator James Davis this summer took the ...