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Opioid overdoses continue to increase, funding from national settlement coming to hire more health department staff
SALISBURY — So far in 2023, the Rowan County Health Department has reported 321 opioid overdose cases between ... Read more
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Health department offers reminder of prenatal care, family services offered after passage of abortion bill
SALISBURY — With the passing of legislation that bans abortions after 12 weeks, the Rowan County Health Department ... Read more
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NC lawmakers in both chambers will gather this week to discuss budget proposal, start work on ‘conference report’
RALEIGH — Lawmakers in the North Carolina Senate and House will gather this week to discuss, compromise and ... Read more
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Ford details long road to getting NC abortion ban passed
RALEIGH — The “Care for Women, Children and Families Act,” which bans most abortions after 12 weeks in ... Read more
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Education projects significant factors in deciding recommended tax rate for 2024
SALISBURY — Speaking on Tuesday, a day after the Rowan County Board of Commissioners heard the proposed 58-cent ... Read more
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Airport rates will see a 50 percent max increase starting July 1
SALISBURY — Rental rates and fees at the Mid-Carolina Regional Airport will be increasing starting July 1 after ... Read more
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Take me out to the ball game: Concession stand at Cannon Park in China Grove to be named after Dale and Gale Kieger
CHINA GROVE — For over 40 years, Dale and Gale Kieger have been staples of youth sports in ... Read more
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County manager’s proposed tax rate is 58 cents per $100 valuation; higher than estimated revenue neutral rate
SALISBURY — The new recommended tax rate for Rowan County is 58 cents per $100 valuation, a reduction ... Read more
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Airport hangar project price tag soars, topping $21 million
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to approve applying for a financing contract ... Read more
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EDC discusses public transportation options for county’s workforce
SALISBURY — Limited public transportation and the effect it is having on the workforce was one of the ... Read more
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Ford one of three sponsors of state bill that bans abortions after 12 weeks
RALEIGH — Sen. Carl Ford is one of three Republican sponsors of the “Care For Women, Children and ... Read more
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Preview: Commissioners to vote on awarding airport hangar project to KMD Construction
SALISBURY — During the next Monday meeting, the Rowan County Board of Commissioners will vote to award a ... Read more
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New county floodplain maps released with preliminary revisions
SALISBURY — It will be worthwhile for homeowners to check out recent revisions to maps to see if ... Read more
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Faith town board approves annual Shiloh 5K Mission Run
FAITH — It’s time to lace up those running shoes again. The annual Shiloh 5K Mission Run is ... Read more
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Crutchfield discusses first five months as a lawmaker
RALEIGH — State Rep. Kevin Crutchfield is five months into his first term as an elected official in ... Read more
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Commissioners presented with Mid-Carolina Regional Airport assessment, tenants survey
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners were presented with an airport assessment conducted by aviation analysts ... Read more
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Macy’s new facility will bring fewer jobs, but higher investment in county
SALISBURY — After finalizing the payroll, Macy’s said its 1.4 million- square-foot distribution center in China Grove will bring 1,317 ... Read more
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Residents asked for input on federal low-income housing funds
SALISBURY — Residents of Rowan, Cabarrus and Iredell counties have been asked to provide input for the Annual ... Read more
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County allows on-site sales, consumption of alcohol at agritourism sites
SALISBURY – The Rowan County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously for an ordinance change that will allow properties ... Read more
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Hear ye, beer ye: New Sarum Brewing Company celebrates seventh “annibeersary”
SALISBURY — Old Sarum, England, is the site of a now ruined cathedral that was once the first ... Read more
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Terrie Hess Center hosts Food Truck Fest to close out Child Abuse Prevention Month
SALISBURY — For the third straight year, the Terrie Hess Child Advocacy Center hosted a Food Truck Festival ... Read more
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Neighbors at odds over Millbridge Speedway noise
MOORESVILLE — What started out as a hearing over a special use permit to build new bleachers for ... Read more
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Ford files bill that would prevent forced microchip implants in humans
RALEIGH — What would you say if you went in for a job interview and the employer required ... Read more
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Warren files bill trying to establish North Carolina Healing Arts Commission
RALEIGH — Rep. Harry Warren has filed a bill that will establish the North Carolina Healing Arts Commission ... Read more
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Warren provides update on bill appropriating funding for projects in Rowan County
RALEIGH — State funding for projects that would benefit Rowan County are waiting discussion from members of the ... Read more
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Warren, Crutchfield sponsoring bill appropriating funds for Rowan County projects
RALEIGH — Reps. Harry Warren and Kevin Crutchfield, who both represent Rowan County, have filed a bill that ... Read more
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Lawmakers voice support for bill aiming to ban transgender females from participating in women’s sports
RALEIGH — North Carolina legislators are moving closer to passing a bill that would ban transgender females from ... Read more
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Rezoning request saga will be up for a vote again at Kannapolis City Council meeting
KANNAPOLIS — Monday night’s meeting could potentially see the Kannapolis City Council settle an ongoing dispute with a ... Read more