News
Biz Roundup: BizBuySell report shows sales slowing
CHARLOTTE – BizBuySell’s recent insight report shows that nationally, small business sales are slowing slightly as tariffs and the 2020 election cause uncertainty. The number ...
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Local
County commissioners to consider plan for animal shelter dog wing
SALISBURY — An agreement to build a dog adoption wing at the Rowan County Animal Shelter will be considered by the county commissioners Monday. The ...
by Terrence Jefferies, Sunday, November 3, 2019 12:00 am
China Grove
China Grove candidates react to Stroud’s written endorsement of Seaford for mayor
CHINA GROVE — Active voters in China Grove were said to have received a one-page letter sent by Steve Stroud, unopposed in re-election bid for ...
by Terrence Jefferies, Saturday, November 2, 2019 1:05 am
Crime
Blotter: Kohl’s employee charged with stealing from register
SALISBURY – An employee of Kohl’s on Klumac Road was charged Thursday with stealing money from a cash register, according to the Salisbury Police Department. ...
by Terrence Jefferies, Friday, November 1, 2019 9:46 pm
China Grove
Feature film ‘Fall Nights in China Grove’ to host red carpet screening Saturday
CHINA GROVE – “Fall Nights in China Grove” — a feature-length film taped in multiple towns in Rowan County, including its namesake municipality — centers ...
by Terrence Jefferies, Wednesday, October 30, 2019 11:34 pm
Crime
Crime blotter, Oct. 28
In Salisbury Police Department reports: Richard Ira Phifer,51, was charged with maintaining a vehicle or dwelling for use of the storage or sale of a ...
by Terrence Jefferies, Monday, October 28, 2019 12:00 am
Local
Salisbury-Rowan NAACP banquet speaker asks, ‘Are the children well?’
SALISBURY – In Kenya, there is a tribe known for its “lead warrior class.” In the tribe’s interactions, warriors greet each other by asking, “Are the ...
by Terrence Jefferies, Sunday, October 27, 2019 3:43 pm
Local
‘Spread to their neighbors’: BlockWork holds annual event on North Main Street
SALISBURY — On Saturday, the Salisbury Community Appearance and Salisbury Housing Advocacy commissions hosted their ninth annual “BlockWork” neighborhood beautification project event in the 900 ...
by Terrence Jefferies, Sunday, October 27, 2019 12:06 am
Business
‘Slowly but surely’: Bunce Buildings to celebrate 30 years in business
SALISBURY — Bunce Buildings will celebrate its 30th anniversary at its 3711 Statesville Blvd. location Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be ...
by Terrence Jefferies, Sunday, October 27, 2019 12:00 am
Business
Biz brief: Salisbury native launches solar power company
SALISBURY — Designing and installing solar power systems for homes, businesses and vehicles throughout North Carolina is the focus of a new company founded by ...
by Terrence Jefferies, Sunday, October 27, 2019 12:00 am
Business
Biz brief: Community Job Fair to be held this Saturday
SALISBURY — A host of community agencies will have a job fair Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Building No. 6’s gymnasium at ...
by Terrence Jefferies, Sunday, October 27, 2019 12:00 am
News
Biz brief: NC Technology Association releases monthly snapshot of IT position availability
RALEIGH — The NC Technology Association (NC Tech) has released its monthly snapshot of available IT positions in the state, broken down in several ways, including top ...
by Terrence Jefferies, Sunday, October 27, 2019 12:00 am
Business
Biz brief: Better Business Bureau offers tips for Halloween
MATTHEWS — According to the National Retail Federation, Halloween spending for 2019 is expected to reach $8.8 billion, with consumers planning to spend an average ...
by Terrence Jefferies, Sunday, October 27, 2019 12:00 am
Business
Biz brief: National Institute on Aging funds major study
WINSTON-SALEM — The National Institute on Aging (NIA) has funded a major study by Wake Forest Baptist Health and Duke University Medical Center to examine ...
by Terrence Jefferies, Sunday, October 27, 2019 12:00 am
Business
Biz brief: Novant Health recognized as top performer in supplier diversity
WINSTON-SALEM — Novant Health was recently named a 2019 Top Performer by Vizient in Supplier Diversity in the Supply Chain Excellence award category. The Supplier ...
by Terrence Jefferies, Saturday, October 26, 2019 12:00 am
BREAKING NEWS
Rowan County Tax Administrator Kelvin Byrd resigns
SALISBURY — Rowan County commissioners announced the resignation of Tax Administrator Kelvin Byrd Friday afternoon during a special meeting. After returning from closed session, the ...
by Terrence Jefferies, Friday, October 25, 2019 4:23 pm
Business
Rowan Economic Development Commission wins award for website
SALISBURY — The Rowan Economic Development Commission (EDC) was recently recognized by the International Economic Development Council as a recipient of the Excellence in Economic ...
by Terrence Jefferies, Friday, October 25, 2019 12:00 am
Business
Rowan EDC will create strategy called ‘Forward Rowan’
SALISBURY — The Rowan Economic Development Corporation has begun working with a consulting firm on a new vision called “Forward Rowan.” The effort aims to ...
by Terrence Jefferies, Thursday, October 24, 2019 12:00 am
Education
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College seeks bond referendum support for $45 million project
SALISBURY – Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is working to drum up support for a bond referendum and a $45 million project on their North Campus in ...
by Terrence Jefferies, Thursday, October 24, 2019 12:00 am
China Grove
China Grove discussing changes to recycling services
CHINA GROVE — The town’s current recycling provider, North Davidson Garbage Service and Recycling, has been sold to GFL Environmental, and that could mean some ...
by Terrence Jefferies, Wednesday, October 23, 2019 12:00 am
Local
Discussion for alternate West End Plaza design ends in withdrawal
SALISBURY – County commissioners held a discussion Monday to amend a contract with ADW Architects, but it ended with a withdrawal by Commissioner Craig Pierce of ...
by Terrence Jefferies, Tuesday, October 22, 2019 12:05 am
Business
Biz brief: Novant Health named corporate champion for women and children
WINSTON-SALEM ― Novant Health has been named one of three corporate champions for women and children by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GWFC) of ...
by Terrence Jefferies, Sunday, October 20, 2019 12:00 am
Local
Commissioners to talk alternate West End Plaza design
SALISBURY — County commissioners will hold a discussion Monday to amend a contract with ADW Architects, which has been working to create redesign plans at ...
by Terrence Jefferies, Sunday, October 20, 2019 12:00 am
Business
Biz brief: Rowan Chamber Spain trip early bird deadline is Wednesday
SALISBURY – The Rowan County Chamber of Commerce’s 2020 Spain trip early bird deadline is Wednesday. The Rowan Chamber is hosting a trip to Spain ...
by Terrence Jefferies, Sunday, October 20, 2019 12:00 am
Business
Biz brief: Novant Health now provides online scheduling for mammograms
WINSTON-SALEM — Novant Health patients can now schedule screening mammogram appointments on the physician finder tool at the North Carolina imaging locations. Self-scheduled screening mammogram appointments ...
by Terrence Jefferies, Sunday, October 20, 2019 12:00 am
Business
Biz brief: Compass Independent Living Apartments to hold open house Thursday
SPENCER — Compass Independent Living Apartments will hold an open house Thursday from 4-6 p.m. The facility has recently gone through an ownership change and ...
by Terrence Jefferies, Sunday, October 20, 2019 12:00 am
Business
From El Salvador to Salisbury, Jagshead keeps coffee in the family
SALISBURY — A family business that crosses international lines, Jagshead Coffee officially began operating as a company in March. But the family that runs the ...
by Terrence Jefferies, Sunday, October 20, 2019 12:00 am
Local
NC justice: Rights given to people by God, not government
SALISBURY – N.C. Supreme Court Justice Paul Newby on Thursday spoke at the Rowan Chamber of Commerce’s Power in Partnership Breakfast about where residents of ...