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Salisbury celebrates public works award with ice cream

SALISBURY — The city of Salisbury took the time on Tuesday to celebrate the members of the public works department for being named Main Street ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, April 24, 2025 12:07 am

Local

Protests in 50 states: Salisbury locals join national movement

SALISBURY — When Joyce Nash put out a last-minute call for protestors in early April, she was pleasantly surprised when approximately a dozen joined her. ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Wednesday, April 23, 2025 12:10 am

Local

Hall House Hop offers springtime fun

SALISBURY — Every year, the Historic Salisbury Foundation invites local families to the Hall House for the Hall House Hop, an Easter-themed event that aims ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, April 22, 2025 12:10 am

Local

Salisbury continues peeling back social district restrictions

SALISBURY — When the City of Salisbury legalized the social district allowing customers to buy alcoholic drinks and walk around the designated area, it added in ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, April 20, 2025 12:10 am

News

Preview: Cancellation leaves county commissioners with short agenda

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners have a short agenda for the meeting on Monday, having removed one of two regular agenda items on ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, April 20, 2025 12:00 am

Local

Local municipalities collectively oppose House Bill

By Elisabeth Strillacci, Robert Sullivan and Chandler Inions SALISBURY — When North Carolina House Bill 765 was introduced in the state legislature, the N.C. League ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Saturday, April 19, 2025 12:10 am

Local

SRU proposed budget includes water and sewer rate increase

SALISBURY — As part of the annual budget-approval process, Salisbury City Manager Jim Greene Jr. has asked various city departments to bring their budget requests ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Friday, April 18, 2025 12:10 am

Local

Salisbury pivoting after $22.5M FEMA grant canceled

SALISBURY — The city of Salisbury is working to identify new funding sources for the planned $31.5 million Water Resiliency Project after the federal government ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, April 17, 2025 12:10 am

Local

Family Crisis Council announces three-year, $1M campaign

SALISBURY — The Family Crisis Council of Rowan announced the launch of a large-scale three-year fundraising campaign during its Community Appreciation Breakfast on Friday. The campaign ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, April 15, 2025 12:05 am

News

Preview: Salisbury City Council to continue hearing budget proposals

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council will continue to receive updates on the departments’ requested budget for the upcoming fiscal year during the meeting on Tuesday. ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, April 13, 2025 12:05 am

Ask Us

Ask us: What was the final cost of the county commissioners prayer lawsuit?

SALISBURY — Over a decade ago, Rowan County was hit with a lawsuit from local plaintiffs who argued that the county commissioner’s practice of leading ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, April 13, 2025 12:00 am

Granite Quarry

Granite Quarry meet and greet set for Monday

GRANITE QUARRY — Anyone with questions about Granite Quarry’s direction, who wants to speak to the town council or who simply wants to say hello ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, April 13, 2025 12:00 am

Faith

Faith approves Walk for Heroes’ move

FAITH — The Walk for Heroes will be held in Faith this year, after the Faith Board of Aldermen voted to allow the organization to ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Saturday, April 12, 2025 12:10 am

Faith

Faith approves golf carts on public roads

FAITH — The Faith Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance on Tuesday allowing golf carts to be driven on public roads. The ordinance comes after the ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Friday, April 11, 2025 12:07 am

News

Commissioners answer agriculture leaders’ request with farmland preservation policy

SALISBURY — Less than two months ago, members of the Rowan County Agricultural Advisory Board and Soil and Water Conservation District supervisors board appeared before ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, April 10, 2025 12:10 am

News

‘It means everything:’ Golf tournament honors Campbells’ memories through fundraising

SALISBURY — For over 20 years, the Campbell family and the Novant Health Rowan Medical Center Foundation have worked to honor the memories of John ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, April 10, 2025 12:07 am

Elections

Former commissioner candidate Kemp announces intent to run again

SALISBURY — Bobby Kemp ran for the Rowan County Board of Commissioners during the last election cycle, and he has announced that he will be running ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, April 8, 2025 12:07 am

News

Preview: commissioners to consider farmland preservation fund

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will hold a discussion on a proposed farmland preservation fund during the upcoming meeting on Monday. Money for ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, April 6, 2025 12:05 am

Local

City approves $1 million purchase of former Makson Building

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council approved the $1 million purchase of a property that officials said is necessary to alleviate a space crunch the ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Saturday, April 5, 2025 12:10 am

Local

Rockwell FD to remain primary municipal department

ROCKWELL — Following lengthy discussions about the status of the Rockwell Fire Department and discussion about potentially contracting out coverage to outside departments, the Rockwell Board ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Saturday, April 5, 2025 12:08 am

Local

Salisbury extends landmark moratorium

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council extended the moratorium on the designation of local historic landmarks for three months, fulfilling a staff request for more ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Friday, April 4, 2025 12:10 am

News

Salisbury implements new zoning district filling “density gap”

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council approved a new zoning district on Tuesday that aims to bridge a gap in housing densities between previous districts. The ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Friday, April 4, 2025 12:07 am

Local

Salisbury budget season begins with stormwater fee increase, in-house recycling presentations

SALISBURY — It’s budget season in Salisbury, and City Manager Jim Greene Jr. has asked the various city departments to introduce their budget requests one at ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, April 3, 2025 12:10 am

News

Rockwell announces fire department intentions

Following lengthy discussions about the status of the Rockwell Fire Department and discussion about potentially contracting out coverage to outside departments, the Rockwell Board of ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, April 3, 2025 12:08 am

News

Preview: City Council to consider $1 million property purchase

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council has a full agenda for the upcoming meeting on Tuesday, with one of the main items being the $1 million ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, March 30, 2025 12:00 am

Granite Quarry

Granite Quarry looking to spend from current underages to alleviate next year’s budget

GRANITE QUARRY — While attempting to work through a budget crunch during the Granite Quarry Town Council workshop on Thursday, town officials opted to look to ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Saturday, March 29, 2025 12:10 am

Local

Rockwell continues to look into fire department question at budget workshop

ROCKWELL — Rockwell will be tightening its fiscal belt this upcoming year, as despite the growing costs that all governments are experiencing, the aldermen have stated ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, March 27, 2025 12:10 am

News

Two more fire departments schedule hearings on proposed tax increases

The Scotch-Irish and Cleveland Community fire departments have set public hearings for the coming weeks to receive comments on proposed tax increases in their service ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, March 27, 2025 12:06 am

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