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Project LIGHT names new executive director; initiatives planned and fundraiser scheduled

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   SALISBURY — Shari Evans has taken the helm as the new executive director of…

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City sets public hearing on Plaza sale; more information given by developers

SALISBURY — Ahead of a public hearing on the potential purchase of the city-owned Plaza, members of the development…

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Elections take shape after candidate filing ends

SALISBURY — The 2025 municipal elections are officially set after filing ended at noon on Friday. Salisbury In Salisbury,…

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Good medicine: Inaugural Greenhouse Sessions good for the soul

SALISBURY — Charly Lowry is on her way to making a name for herself in the music industry but…

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Good trouble: Two newbies join nationwide dissent demonstrations

SALISBURY — West Innes Street looked like a familiar scene on Thursday afternoon as protesters lined both sides…

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Granite Quarry continues moving towards Civic Park renovations with Cannon Foundation donation

GRANITE QUARRY — The town of Granite Quarry is inching closer to fully funding Phase 1 of the…

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Landis takes steps to move fire building to park

LANDIS — The Landis Board of Aldermen voted to relocate the fire building that currently sits at public…

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‘The Bodyguard: The Musical’ hits Salisbury 

SALISBURY — Piedmont Players Theatre is presenting the regional premiere of the thrilling and iconic production, “The Bodyguard:…

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Rockwell denies 185-lot housing development after heated public hearing

ROCKWELL — The members of the Rockwell Board of Aldermen voted to deny an annexation and rezoning request…

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Half of Rowan Community Center parking lot closes for construction

SALISBURY — Beginning this week, the county has begun the paving work on the Rowan Community Center parking…

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Rockwell purchasing license plate readers, cameras for PD; looking into homeless ordinance

ROCKWELL — The Rockwell Board of Aldermen voted to approve the purchase and installment of several license plate…

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Community resource fair has double benefit

SALISBURY — The staff at Rowan County Public Library knew they had a brainstorm and a great idea…

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Good to be home: Local teen recovering after open heart surgery

When Rex L’Hommedieu left Erwin Middle School for the summer, he was thinking about the fall sports season…

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Tutoring program available for students after school

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   SALISBURY — Registration is open for Bright Minds Academy’s After School Tutoring Program. Hosted…

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New information in officer-involved shooting in Spencer

SPENCER — More details have come to light regarding why firefighters upgraded the call for law enforcement to…

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Special Ops Task Force a jewel for Rowan County

By Elisabeth Strillacci Rowan County has a task force that no other county in the area, or in…

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A virtuous life: Family members reflect on late Osborne’s legacy

CLEVELAND — Gerald Osborne, the late Cleveland commissioner, wore more hats than most, but of all the roles…

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Box full of blessings: Small food pantries help offset food insecurity

Sometimes, all it takes is a little effort to make a big difference. That is the theory behind…

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Disenchanted! – Lee Street theatre brings a royal twist to the stage with summer musical comedy

Submitted This summer, Lee Street theatre is inviting guests to forget everything they know about princesses. From July…

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Filing for elections continues as Kannapolis mayoral seat officially contested

SALISBURY — Filing for local elections began on Monday, and the city of Kannapolis already has what appears…

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Kannapolis Church of God holding Operation Christmas Child donation luncheon

KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis Church of God is inviting interested parties to join them in an effort to…

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Alzheimer’s walk scheduled in Kannapolis: Rowan, Cabarrus county residents set to raise awareness and funds for alzheimer’s care, support and research

KANNAPOLIS — Rowan and Cabarrus county residents are invited to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease at…

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Spencer incident confirmed as officer-involved shooting

SPENCER  — Officials have confirmed that there was a police-involved shooting following a motor vehicle crash on Charles…

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“Show that you are behind them” — Yard signs express public support for law enforcement

KANNAPOLIS  — After a long career in law enforcement with N.C. Wildlife, ending as a captain, John Campbell…

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East Spencer codifies annexation agreement with Spencer, which was scheduled to vote Tuesday night

EAST SPENCER — The town of East Spencer formally approved the non-annexation and boundary line agreement with the…

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Lest we forget: GQ Colored/Shuford Memorial School celebrates reunion

Staff report The Granite Quarry Colored/Shuford Memorial Elementary School recently celebrated its 19th biennial school reunion late last…

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Dozen candidates file for local elections on first day

SALISBURY — Filing has officially begun for local elections, as approximately a dozen candidates threw their hats into the…

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Send in the cavalry: Rowan County mules travel to assist Texas flood victims

MOUNT ULLA — The mules at Mountain Mule Packer Ranch know a thing or two about traveling into…