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New flag graces local veteran-owned business

SALISBURY — Frank Carmazzi has always been proud that his is a veteran-owned business, but this year, he ...

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Novant Rowan Regional Medical Center celebrates 125 years of healthcare in community

SALISBURY — Remembering the past, giving thanks for the present and looking to the future were all part ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Winterfest a success for Spencer once again

SPENCER — The third annual Winterfest Christmas Marketplace in the center of downtown Spencer was once again a ...

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Little trees: Winter Silhouette Bonsai Show in Kannapolis shows mastery of Japanese art

This past weekend, bonsai tree enthusiasts and vendors gathered at the David Murdock Core Lab at the North Carolina ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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China Grove receives ‘clean’ audit report

CHINA GROVE — A clean audit report of China Grove’s fiscal year was presented before the town council ...

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Salisbury receives clean audit report

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council received its annual financial report on Tuesday, which showed that the city ...

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Family and friends help local veteran celebrate 102nd birthday

SALISBURY — The room and tables were filled at Christiana Lutheran Church in Salisbury on Nov. 19, and ...

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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 ...

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Faith gets Frosty: Annual festival brings Christmas spirit to town

FAITH — Downtown Faith was alight with seasonal cheer on Saturday during the town’s annual Frosty Fest.  While ...

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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, ...

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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 ...

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Spencer’s first Holiday Caravan parade in decades a success

SPENCER – For the first time in about 65 years, Spencer again hosted its own holiday parade the ...

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Photos: Southern Rowan Christmas Parade spreads spirit

The Southern Rowan Christmas Parade rolled through China Grove and Landis on Tuesday.

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Shopping with cops lifts spirits for kids

LANDIS — Twelve children ranging in age from two to 17 spent Saturday morning with Landis police officers, ...

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Local first responder to lead Spencer parade

SPENCER — As the Spencer Holiday Caravan makes its return debut Wednesday night, it will be lead by ...

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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 ...

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‘We take care of one another’: Local American Legion Posts reaching out to WNC Post

Remembering their comrades and lending a helping hand is what veterans do as noted in their creed, and ...

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Therapy pup enters national competition

Murphy is a beautiful lab with a dark brown and black coat who is quite happy to let ...

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