Latest News

News

RSSS swears in new members, names East Rowan sports facilities, purchases buses

It was a quick but busy night at the Rowan-Salisbury School Board meeting Monday. The recently elected Rowan-Salisbury ...

News

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 ...

News

Kannapolis has new mayor pro tem, city clerk to retire after 37 years

KANNAPOLIS — The city traditionally rotates among city council members who serves as mayor pro tem, and Doug ...

State News

NC elections board will not order full recount in Supreme Court contest

The State Board of Elections will not order a full hand recount of all ballots in the N.C. ...

News

Blotter — Dec. 11

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • A burglary of a home on Geiger Lane reportedly occurred between midnight ...

News

“Cops Target Kids” a Kannapolis tradition for 13 years

KANNAPOLIS — They started the morning with a breakfast to fuel the pending shopping spree, as Kannapolis police ...

News

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 ...

News

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 ...

News

Saying thanks to public school teachers and staff 

Recognizing public school teachers and staff for their dedication, along with providing help to families that are struggling, ...

News

China Grove considers amending parking policy

CHINA GROVE — China Grove officials discussed downtown overnight parking during the town council meeting last week, weighing possible ...

News

Renowned leadership expert to speak at December Power in Partnership breakfast

What does it take to inspire others and lead with influence? Clemson Turregano, Ph.D., LTC (Ret.), U.S. Army, ...

State News

Supreme Court election protest ensnares voters of all stripes, including some elected officials

Republican candidate, Judge Jefferson Griffin, has challenged thousands of voter registrations — scroll down to see if you’re ...

News

Local church to perform Christmas play

SALISBURY — A Christmas play, presented by Thomasina Cuthbertson and entitled “Christmas in Da Hood,” will be performed ...

News

Paw Pals

Cat: Amber (A142858) Stray female Spayed 8 months old Been at shelter since Nov. 19 Very sweet once ...

News

Salisbury firm recognized with national award

Salisbury-based Healthcare Management Consultants has been honored with the Kolbe Enterprise Award presented by the Kolbe Corporation in ...

News

Blotter — Dec. 10

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • An assault on Honeycutt Road reportedly occurred at 10:27 p.m. Dec. 5. ...

News

Food Lion president plans to retire next year

Ahold Delhaize USA has announced that Food Lion President Meg Ham plans to retire in May 2025, after ...

News

Giving to Christmas Happiness Fund because of the great need

Giving to the community where he was born and raised is something that former Salisbury resident Phil Kirk ...

News

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 ...

News

Finding comfort and connection: Supporting grief and healing in the holiday season

Carolina Caring, which serves 12 counties including Rowan, with a palliative care clinic at 301 E. Centerview St., ...

News

Citizens graduate from Kannapolis 101 Academy

KANNAPOLIS — Residents who completed the Kannapolis 101 Academy were recently recognized by the Kannapolis City Council. The ...

News

Three Rivers Land Trust protects 480-acre farm near Cleveland

Driving down Chenault Road in Cleveland, one will notice the beautiful farmland and forests painting the landscape. Now, ...

News

Fourteen Rotarians recognized for 676 years of membership

At a recent meeting, President Karen Hobson recognized Rotarians with over 40 years of service to the organization. ...

News

Food Lion Feeds awards grant to Rowan Helping Ministries

Rowan Helping Ministries has received $3,500 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors experiencing ...

News

Paw Pals

Dog: Jason (A142981) 8 months old Neutered Male Been at shelter since Nov. 27 One of the sweetest ...

News

Woodcarver ‘absolutely just nailed it’ with owl, books

SALISBURY — Trees and stumps are his canvases, and chainsaws are his tool to create art. Woodcarving has ...

News

China Grove extends development’s vested rights to 2026

CHINA GROVE — Against objections from multiple residents that live near the proposed subdivision, the China Grove Town ...

News

Blotter for Dec. 7

In Salisbury Police Department reports: A burglary by forcible entry occurred in the 300 block of South Main ...

|Older >

SportsPlus