Business
EDC proposes revisions to incentive policy
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Economic Development Council has proposed a revision to its incentive policy in hopes of continuing to attract new businesses while ...
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Local
Census Bureau estimates show county population nears 150,000
SALISBURY — It’s probably not a surprise to anyone that Rowan County continues to grow, according to the latest county-level population estimates released by the ...
by Charlie Drape, Thursday, April 20, 2023 12:10 am
Local
Commissioners recognize volunteers, Young Professionals, Salisbury basketball team
SALISBURY – Monday night’s Rowan County Board of Commissioners meeting started off with a packed chamber as residents came out to see the commissioners honor ...
by Charlie Drape, Wednesday, April 19, 2023 12:00 am
Local
Alcohol sales closer to being allowed at agritourism sites in the county
SALISBURY — In an effort to drive more tourism into the county, the Rowan County Tourism Development Authority has requested an ordinance change for properties ...
by Charlie Drape, Wednesday, April 19, 2023 12:00 am
Local
Mid South Industrial Park redevelopment complete
SALISBURY — About 700,000 square feet of space is still available for businesses to lease at the Mid South Industrial Park facility after the owners ...
by Charlie Drape, Tuesday, April 18, 2023 12:08 am
Local
Rowan County 911 awarded 2023 communications center of year in state
SALISBURY — This past week was National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week, which honors emergency dispatchers around the nation who play an instrumental role in coordinating ...
by Charlie Drape, Sunday, April 16, 2023 12:10 am
Local
Neighbors allege illegal dumping site is still operational despite owners’ denial
MOORESVILLE — For almost 20 years, a three-acre property in Rowan County owned by Roy and Tonya Sykes has been used as an illegal landfilling ...
by Charlie Drape, Saturday, April 15, 2023 12:10 am
Local
Warren co-chairing committee investigating allegations that governor’s staff intimidated director of SBI
RALEIGH — As a co-chair for the House Oversight and Reform Committee, Rep. Harry Warren will be overseeing an investigation into allegations that members of ...
by Charlie Drape, Saturday, April 15, 2023 12:09 am
Local
Rowan County drops in 2023 state health rankings report
SALISBURY — Rowan County has been ranked 64 out of the state’s 100 counties in the 2023 county health rankings, dropping from 61 in 2022, ...
by Charlie Drape, Thursday, April 13, 2023 12:07 am
Faith
Faith Fire Department receives Class 1 insurance rating from state fire marshal
FAITH — Usually when you walk into a room and see a group of firefighters you’d expect there to be some sort of emergency. But ...
by Charlie Drape, Thursday, April 13, 2023 12:01 am
Local
It’s Bo time in Rockwell: Aldermen approve construction of new Bojangles
ROCKWELL — Residents who “gotta wanna needa getta hava Bojangles” are in luck. With a unanimous vote during Monday night’s meeting, the town of Rockwell ...
by Charlie Drape, Wednesday, April 12, 2023 12:01 am
Local
Aviation company partnered with the Charlotte Hornets will use new corporate box hangar at Mid-Carolina Regional Airport
SALISBURY — With a financing contract expected to be approved for the construction of five new box hangars at Mid-Carolina Regional Airport, a company that ...
by Charlie Drape, Tuesday, April 11, 2023 12:10 am
News
Emissions inspections could end in Rowan County if Ford gets bill passed
RALEIGH — Sen. Carl Ford, who represents Rowan and Stanly counties, has sponsored a bill that would eliminate the required annual vehicle emissions inspections. Currently, ...
by Charlie Drape, Sunday, April 9, 2023 12:10 am
Local
Ford co-sponsoring bill proposing to ban transgender females from playing women’s sports
RALEIGH — On Wednesday, 30 Republican legislators in the North Carolina Senate filed the “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act,” a bill that would prohibit transgender ...
by Charlie Drape, Sunday, April 9, 2023 12:05 am
Local
Commissioners approve application for financing five new box hangars at Mid-Carolina Regional Airport
SALISBURY — In an effort to bring more business to Rowan County and expand the Mid-Carolina Regional Airport, the Rowan County Board of Commissioners unanimously ...
by Charlie Drape, Friday, April 7, 2023 12:10 am
Local
Community Child Protection Team release annual report, reviewed 20 cases of child abuse/neglect resulting in death in 2022
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Community Child Protection Team reviewed 20 cases of child abuse/neglect that resulted in death in 2022, according to the team’s ...
by Charlie Drape, Thursday, April 6, 2023 12:08 am
Local
Commissioners approve plumbing grant for residents who could have lead in their water supply
SALISBURY — Rowan County residents living in the northeastern part of the county, near the unincorporated area of Dukeville, could be eligible for a grant ...
by Charlie Drape, Thursday, April 6, 2023 12:06 am
Local
Commissioners send lease proposal to US Department of Agriculture for offices in West End Plaza
SALISBURY — Two agencies within the U.S. Department of Agriculture could potentially be moving into the West End Plaza Agricultural Center once renovations have been ...
by Charlie Drape, Wednesday, April 5, 2023 12:08 am
Local Events
Rowan County holds events celebrating National Public Health Week
SALISBURY — National Public Health Week kicked off on Monday and to celebrate Rowan County is hosting free community events each day for residents to ...
by Charlie Drape, Tuesday, April 4, 2023 1:57 pm
Local
Spring Fest 2023, NC Transportation Museum get a jump on Easter egg hunts
SALISBURY — Easter egg hunters grabbed their baskets and hopped through downtown Salisbury as part of the 2023 Spring Fest on a windy and sunny ...
by Charlie Drape, Tuesday, April 4, 2023 12:10 am
Local
Family, friends attend celebration of life for Chelsea Childers
SALISBURY — Mourners filled the pews at First United Methodist Church on a sunny Saturday afternoon to celebrate the life of Chelsea Childers, a local ...
by Charlie Drape, Tuesday, April 4, 2023 12:02 am
Business
Mean Mug, partnering with Roj Syrups, wins award for best product at NYC Coffee Festival
SALISBURY — When the CEO of Mean Mug Coffee Company, Evelyn Medina, walked into The New York Coffee Festival in Manhattan earlier this month with ...
by Charlie Drape, Sunday, April 2, 2023 12:01 am
News
Commissioners to discuss proposal from US Department of Agriculture for renting space in West End Plaza
SALISBURY — Rowan County has proposed a 10-year lease with an annual rent of just over $250,000 to the United States Department of Agriculture to ...
by Charlie Drape, Sunday, April 2, 2023 12:00 am
Business
Abstract Dissent Studio & Gallery adds spray paint shop
SALISBURY — The street artist Abstract Dissent, also known by his real name Shane Pierce, added a spray paint shop to his studio in downtown ...
by Charlie Drape, Sunday, April 2, 2023 12:00 am
Local
County receives over 50% of general fund revenue from property taxes annually
SALISBURY — Each year, over 50 percent of the general fund revenue Rowan County generates comes from property taxes, which includes real property taxes, business ...
by Charlie Drape, Saturday, April 1, 2023 12:10 am
Local
Warren sponsors bill providing new retirement savings option for small businesses
SALISBURY — In hopes of putting a stop to what some view as a retirement savings crisis in North Carolina, Rep. Harry Warren is one ...
by Charlie Drape, Friday, March 31, 2023 12:02 am
Health
‘A great step:’ Health Department encouraged by FDA approval of over-the-counter Narcan
SALISBURY- Naloxone, a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses, was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday to be sold over-the-counter ...
by Charlie Drape, Friday, March 31, 2023 12:01 am
Local
Studies highlight local impact of Medicaid expansion in Rowan County
SALISBURY — Almost 10,000 Rowan County residents are estimated to be eligible for Medicaid coverage under the new state expansion, according to a 2019 study ...