East Spencer
Annexations could mean a $1.3 million increase in tax revenue for E. Spencer
EAST SPENCER — Board of Aldermen members cheered out loud Wednesday night after voting to approve the second ...
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Local
Filming underway for Hallmark movie in Downtown Salisbury
SALISBURY — Salisbury looked a little bit like Tinseltown at first glance on Wednesday afternoon for people who ...
Business
‘New dynamism to downtown’: Salisbury social district debuts Friday
SALISBURY — After months of discussion and preparation, Downtown Salisbury’s new social district will start on Friday. The ...
Local
Unconditional love of a friend: the life of Alexander Pate
SALISBURY — In today’s world, it is often easy to get caught up in a bustling era that’s ...
Education
$3.9 million in new money for RSS hourly employees on Thursday agenda
SALISBURY — The Rowan-Salisbury Schools Board of Education is planning to consider broad pay increases for its classified ...
Local
Saturday kids’ parade open to public
SALISBURY — Local children are invited to join a kids’ parade through downtown Saturday morning starting at 10 ...
Local
Rowan County recognized among healthiest employers in region
ROWAN COUNTY — As one of the largest employers in the area, Rowan County is more than just ...
Legion baseball
American Legion baseball: Gantt rolls toward 600th Legion win
By Mike London mike.london@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — It’s a Wednesday afternoon and Rowan County American Legion head coach Jim ...
Crime
Blotter for June 30
In Salisbury Police reports • Police investigated a burglary on W. Fisher Street that was occurred about 4:30 ...
Local
Dan Bishop reception tonight
SALISBURY — Rep. Dan Bishop, the District 8 candidate for Congress, will be honored with a reception to ...
Entertainment
Patriotic concert Sunday at Faith Baptist Church
“We are a nation of communities…a brilliant diversity spread like stars, like a thousand points of light ...
News
N.C. Transportation Museum to host free firework display Saturday
SPENCER — It’s a red, white and blue celebration in Spencer this Saturday from 7-9:30 p.m. for Fireworks ...
Education
Education briefs: South Rowan cadet receives award for heroism
SALISBURY — The South Rowan High School Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps conducted its annual awards and promotion ...
Faith
Faith Fourth of July prepares for big weekend of Independence Day events
FAITH — This year marks the 76th anniversary of the Faith Fourth of July Festivities. To celebrate, the ...
Education
ShoutOuts
Collegiate Honors Rachel Safrit, of Kannapolis, was named to the Dean’s List at the State University of New ...
Local
Rowan 8-and-under softball all-stars win district
SALISBURY — Rowan County’s 8-and-under softball all-stars won the district by defeating King 23-0, Davie 22-0 and Northwest ...
Education
RCCC holds completion ceremony for S.O.A.R., ELL/ESL program participants
SALISBURY — Rowan-Cabarrus Community College recently held a completion ceremony for 11 students in its Skills, Opportunity, Awareness, ...
Entertainment
Salisbury Symphony Orchestra completes Summer Strings Camp
SALISBURY — The Salisbury Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Strings Camp was held May 30 thorough June 10 at First ...
Education
West Rowan grad wins national masonry competition
SALISBURY — West Rowan’s masonry program is continuing its winning streak after West Rowan graduate Anderson Pruett took ...
News
Republicans pitch taking governor’s power from NC education board
By Hannah Schoenbaum Associated Press/Report for America RALEIGH — North Carolina House Republicans pushed Wednesday for a constitutional ...
Crime
Arrests follow month-long investigation by State Alcohol Law Enforcement
SALISBURY — North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) special agents recently concluded a months-long illegal drug and alcohol ...
Local
Imagine Kannapolis plans approved by City Council, ‘focus areas’ unveiled for community
KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis City Council introduced the next step in the vision for the city’s future on ...
Education
Faith Academy launches capital campaign, sets sights on new facility
SALISBURY — Faith Academy is looking to raise $2 million to help pay off its current debt and ...
Crime
Man crashes stolen truck, spews fire extinguishers across property
SALISBURY — A 37-year-old Salisbury man was arrested Tuesday after being accused of breaking into Salisbury Fire Appliance ...
Granite Quarry
Granite Quarry Board of Aldermen detail ideas for Civic Park, Legion building
GRANITE QUARRY — The Granite Quarry Board of Aldermen held a brainstorming session in a special meeting recently, ...
Health
Rowan County drops in 2022 county health rankings
SALISBURY — Rowan County fell in the 2022 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps report recently released by the ...
Crime
Blotter for June 29
In Salisbury Police reports • A theft from a commercial vehicle on Long Meadow Drive was reported to ...
Kannapolis
City of Kannapolis seeks vendors for public safety events
KANNAPOLIS — The city of Kannapolis is looking for nonprofit, education, health and safety vendors to participate in ...