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Commissioners overcome quorum concerns, approve 60-acre business park rezoning

SALISBURY — Despite concern as to whether the Rowan County Board of Commissioners would be able to achieve a quorum during the meeting on Monday, they ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Wednesday, October 23, 2024 12:10 am

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Rowan County residents eligible for individual FEMA disaster assistance

RALEIGH — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has added Rowan County to its individual disaster assistance list, meaning that homeowners in the county who had uninsured ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, October 22, 2024 12:10 am

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Preview: commissioners to consider rezoning allowing 33-lot business park

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will consider a rezoning request during their meeting on Monday that would allow for a 33-lot business park ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, October 20, 2024 12:00 am

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After 60 years of closure, Empire Hotel revitalization officially underway

SALISBURY — The revitalization of the Empire Hotel is officially underway, as the developers and city officials held a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday announcing the beginning ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Saturday, October 19, 2024 12:10 am

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Non-profit fiber-optic installation project given green light by Salisbury City Council

SALISBURY — Typically, right-of-way encroachments for tasks such as fiber-optic installation are held on the Salisbury City Council’s consent agenda. However, Manager Jim Greene Jr. asked ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Friday, October 18, 2024 12:05 am

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Salisbury takes first step in renovation of historic Salisbury station to multi-modal transportation hub

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council approved the accepting of approximately $11.4 million in state funding with a $320,000 local match, funding that will be utilized ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, October 17, 2024 12:10 am

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Rockwell ends under budget on new public works building, commits savings to other projects

ROCKWELL — The Rockwell Public Works Department came in significantly under its budget for the construction of a new building, and on Monday the aldermen ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Wednesday, October 16, 2024 12:05 am

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OctoberTour opens five newer historic houses to the public for the first time

SALISBURY — The Historic Salisbury Foundation took the OctoberTour off the beaten path for the 49th annual edition, featuring “newer” historic houses in the area ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, October 15, 2024 12:10 am

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Preview: Salisbury City Council to consider accepting over $8.5 million for Multi-Modal Depot project

SALISBURY — The city council will consider authorizing City Manager Jim Greene Jr. to enter into agreements with the N.C. Department of Transportation for approximately ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, October 13, 2024 12:00 am

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Domestic violence victims and survivors of all walks honored during candlelight vigil

SALISBURY — In front of dozens of pairs of purple shoes laid across the Rowan County Courthouse steps representing the victims of domestic violence, the Family ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Saturday, October 12, 2024 12:10 am

Faith

Faith cancels $120,000 contract on well project

FAITH — The Faith Board of Aldermen voted on Tuesday to pay out the contract with AC Schultes, the engineering company handling the construction and ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Friday, October 11, 2024 12:10 am

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Faith passes resolutions announcing intent for electoral changes

FAITH — The members of the Faith Board of Aldermen have passed resolutions in consecutive meetings announcing their desire to change the aldermen’s terms to four ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, October 10, 2024 12:10 am

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County tables racing complex text amendment after ‘disappointing’ citation

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners moved to table a decision on an amendment to the recently-passed racing complex ordinance after the applicant, Mooresville ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, October 10, 2024 12:08 am

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Commissioners hear details on county departments’ hurricane relief efforts

SALISBURY — Rowan County first responders have been hard at work in western North Carolina, but County Manager Aaron Church made sure to also mention ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Wednesday, October 9, 2024 12:05 am

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Salisbury institutes six-month moratorium on historic landmark designations

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council voted on Tuesday to implement a six-month moratorium on the designation of historic landmarks, although several members of the ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, October 8, 2024 12:10 am

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Preview: Commissioners to consider amending new motorsports complex ordinance

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a zoning text amendment that would provide amendments to the recently-established standards ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, October 6, 2024 12:00 am

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Commissioner Caskey deployed to Middle East

Rowan County Commissioner Mike Caskey will be absent from commissioner meetings for at least a few months as he serves in the Middle East with ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Saturday, October 5, 2024 12:10 am

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Salisbury moving forward with redevelopment of Empire Hotel

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council took a step forward in ending the decades-long saga surrounding the Empire Hotel by approving several pieces of the ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Friday, October 4, 2024 12:10 am

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Project Light grand opening brings together officials, community in human trafficking fight

SALISBURY — ”Human trafficking is one of the most pressing human rights issues of our day, and we should be proud that Rowan County is on ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, October 3, 2024 12:05 am

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Salisbury accepting applications to fill city council vacancy

SALISBURY — The city of Salisbury has opened applications for the empty seat on the city council in an effort to ensure that no candidates ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 3:08 pm

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Salisbury updating transit system with new electric buses

SALISBURY — The Salisbury Transit department has updated its bus system with the addition of two new all-electric transit buses, purchased through a North Carolina ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, October 1, 2024 12:05 am

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Paw Pals

Dog: Diesel (A142225) 2 years old Heartworm (Negative) Male Been at the shelter since 9/23 Playful and sweet little baby. Cat: Jack Skeleton (A142172) Adult, ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, September 29, 2024 12:00 am

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Preview: city council to consider moratorium on historical landmark designations

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council will consider adopting a six-month moratorium on the designation of local historic landmarks during its upcoming meeting on Tuesday. The ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, September 29, 2024 12:00 am

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Project Light continues growth with move into West End Plaza

SALISBURY — Project Light Rowan has continued its recent upward trajectory, growing from an organization that just over a year ago did not have any paid ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Saturday, September 28, 2024 12:10 am

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Granite Quarry approves incentives for “record-setting” industrial project

GRANITE QUARRY — The Granite Quarry Town Council approved an incentive agreement on Thursday for an expansion of Amrep’s operations in Rowan County that would ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Saturday, September 28, 2024 12:05 am

Granite Quarry

Granite Quarry tabs assistant public works director Fries to lead department

GRANITE QUARRY — Granite Quarry announced on Wednesday that interim public works director Colton Fries has been tabbed for the permanent role. The move comes after ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Friday, September 27, 2024 12:10 am

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N.C. Transportation Museum sells three passenger cars to Washington-based scenic railroad for restoration

ELBE, WASH. — Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad in Elbe, Washington announced recently that it acquired three historic, ex-Reading Railroad passenger cars from the North Carolina ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Friday, September 27, 2024 12:05 am

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Senior, affordable-housing apartment residents voice concerns over lack of communication after manager fired

SALISBURY — Two years ago, residents at the Villas at Hope Crest spoke about frustrations with unfulfilled maintenance requests and a lack of onsite oversight, calling ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, September 26, 2024 12:10 am

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