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Aceves named RoCo Parks and Rec director

SALISBURY — Former Salisbury Parks and Recreation Director Nick Aceves has been named the director of the Rowan County Parks and Recreation Department following the ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Saturday, December 14, 2024 12:10 am

News

Project Light’s Duncan one of three to receive honorary Livingstone doctorate

SALISBURY — ”I’m an alumni,” shouted Jim Duncan after he received his honorary doctorate from Livingstone College President Anthony Davis on Friday. Duncan received the award ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Saturday, December 14, 2024 12:05 am

Local

Downs named director of auditing and fleet management for county

SALISBURY — Long-time former Rowan County deputy and police officer and former Senior Auditor William “Andy” Downs has been named the director of auditing and ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Friday, December 13, 2024 12:10 am

Faith

Faith hits reset button on term-length changes

FAITH — The Faith Board of Aldermen was forced to restart the process to get its terms changed during the meeting on Tuesday due to ... Read more

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

Local

Light up the lake: Granite Quarry taps Christmas spirit during weekend festival

GRANITE QUARRY — Granite Quarry hosted the annual Christmas at the Lake festival on Saturday, and this year brought more attendees, a larger festival of trees ... Read more

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

Local

Granite Quarry Town Council approves rezoning allowing for apartment complex expansion

GRANITE QUARRY — The Granite Quarry Town Council voted on Monday to approve a rezoning that would allow for an expansion of the existing apartment complex ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 12:10 am

Cleveland

Cleveland Christmas Parade continues to keep “hometown feel”

CLEVELAND — The candy-catching umbrellas were out in numbers on Saturday as families lined Main Street for the Cleveland Christmas Parade. The parade, sponsored and run ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, December 10, 2024 12:10 am

Faith

Faith holding public hearing tonight on extending aldermen’s terms

FAITH — The Faith Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on extending the terms for members of the board from two to four ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, December 10, 2024 12:06 am

Business

Project Ceramic to bring 46 jobs, $3M to Rowan

SALISBURY — Ever Home Plastics will be creating its first U.S.-based facility in Rowan County, a move that will bring a planned $3.65 million investment ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, December 8, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter for Dec. 7

In Salisbury Police Department reports: A burglary by forcible entry occurred in the 300 block of South Main Street at 2:20 a.m. on Dec. 4. ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Saturday, December 7, 2024 12:00 am

BREAKING NEWS

Man charged with statutory rape after allegedly fleeing county when report filed

SALISBURY — A Rowan County man has been charged with statutory rape after deputies said that he fled from the county shortly after a report ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Friday, December 6, 2024 3:58 pm

News

Downtown Salisbury, Inc. provides annual update

SALISBURY — Downtown Salisbury, Inc. works to develop the 26 blocks that make up the downtown area, and in 2023 and 2024 that area saw approximately ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Friday, December 6, 2024 12:07 am

Local

Salisbury receives clean audit report

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council received its annual financial report on Tuesday, which showed that the city had no financial deficiencies and only one ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, December 5, 2024 12:10 am

News

City council approves amendment applying light nuisance rules to interior lights

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council approved an amendment to the city ordinances that gives the city the ability to apply nuisance lighting rules to ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, December 5, 2024 12:08 am

Local

Pierce sworn in for fourth term; Edds and Greene named chairman and vice-chairman for 11th time

SALISBURY — The voters of Rowan County showed their faith in the current composition of the Rowan County Board of Commissioners by reelecting commissioners Mike ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Wednesday, December 4, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Winter Wonderland at Rockwell Museum opening Dec. 6

ROCKWELL — The Rockwell Museum will be hosting the 17th annual Festival of Trees and Christmas Village event, with volunteer Mallory Allen bringing a tiny ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, December 1, 2024 12:10 am

News

Preview: Commissioners to elect leadership for upcoming year

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will select the chairman and vice-chairman of the board for the upcoming year during the meeting on Monday. ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, December 1, 2024 12:00 am

News

Preview: Salisbury City Council to receive annual financial report

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council will hear the city’s annual financial reports for the past year during the upcoming meeting on Tuesday. The report will ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, December 1, 2024 12:00 am

Local

Despite changes, ‘Tis the Season Spectacular remains big hit

SALISBURY — The ‘Tis the Season Spectacular holiday parade may have covered half the distance, as the town of Spencer held its own event, but ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Saturday, November 30, 2024 12:10 am

Faith

Faith Frosty Fest looking to continue holiday successes on Saturday

FAITH — The Faith Frosty Fest has been a resounding success during its first two years, and the town will look to keep the turnout strong ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, November 26, 2024 12:05 am

Local

Salisbury contributes $55,000 to Rail Walk district renovations

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council voted on Tuesday to spend $55,000 on sidewalk renovations around the Rail Walk Arts District, a project that will ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, November 24, 2024 12:10 am

Local

After months-long discussion, county finalizes racing complex ordinances

SALISBURY — After a false start and multiple delays, the Rowan County Board of Commissioners voted on Monday to amend the county ordinances surrounding potential racing ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Friday, November 22, 2024 12:05 am

Local

Carlton Jackson sworn in as Salisbury City Council member

SALISBURY  — The Salisbury City Council officially has a full complement of five again after new member Carlton Jackson was sworn in on Tuesday. Jackson ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, November 21, 2024 12:10 am

News

County approves tax incentives for company looking at East Spencer expansion

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners approved a tax incentive package on Monday for a company looking to expand into East Spencer, a ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 12:10 am

News

Noble & Kelsey proposed demolition sparks debate during HPC meeting

SALISBURY — The Noble & Kelsey Funeral Home presented its plans to demolish an unused historic building to the Historic Preservation Commission on Thursday, which ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 12:05 am

Local

Wrenn House continues push towards reopening as restaurant with HPC approval

SALISBURY — The Wrenn House, a historic building in downtown Salisbury, will soon play host to another restaurant, with the Bell Tower Green foundation seeking and ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, November 17, 2024 12:10 am

News

Preview: commissioners to hold hearing on tax incentives for new 29-job business

SALISBURY — The commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax incentive package for a company looking to expand into Rowan County, which would ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, November 17, 2024 12:00 am

News

Identified after 80 years listed missing, WWII soldier to be laid to rest Friday in Salisbury

ROCKWELL — Eighty years ago, almost to the day, Technical Sergeant Thomas Odell Moss was killed by German artillery after three years of fighting in ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Saturday, November 16, 2024 12:05 am

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