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State bill adds referendum on partisan school board elections
RALEIGH — A bill ratified on Thursday adds a referendum to the November ballot asking voters in the Rowan-Salisbury ...
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RCCC celebrates 60 years by awarding nearly 1,600 degrees, diplomas and certificates
Submitted SALISBURY — Rowan-Cabarrus Community College marked a significant milestone with the successful completion of its 60th graduation ...
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New parks and recreation director brings her big city experience to Salisbury
SALISBURY — After a months-long search, Keisha Coxe has replaced Nick Aceves as Salisbury’s new parks and recreation ...
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A Kannapolis “gem” reopens to a standing ovation
KANNAPOLIS — The smell of popcorn has returned to the Gem Theatre. After five-and-a-half months of renovations, the ...
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Health department warns about recent surge in overdoses sparked by fentanyl
ROWAN COUNTY — The Rowan County Department of Public Health issued a warning in April after it said a ...
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Faith aldermen set hearing for next year’s budget, provide update on new well
FAITH — Faith’s monthly board of aldermen meeting on Tuesday was a routine meeting, including short discussions about the ...
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Stamp Out Hunger Food drive raises thousands of pounds of food for local food banks
SALISBURY — Volunteers, The Salvation Army officials, Rowan Helping Ministries officials, United Way officials and U.S Postal Service ...
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Rockwell aldermen approve permit for 40-house development
ROCKWELL — Rockwell Mayor Chuck Bowman was forced to vote multiple times as a tiebreaker as the board ...
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Upcoming Salisbury budget proposes increases to fees and the property tax rate
SALISBURY — In a specially scheduled meeting on May 14, the proposed budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year ...
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Smart Start Rowan delivers message of thanks
Saying thank you was the message that Smart Start Rowan wanted to share with childcare providers during Child ...
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Memorial allows community to honor fallen officers
SALISBURY — When Rowan County Deputy Robert “Bobby” Clement Jr. read the names of officers on the Rowan County ...
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We are humbled: Starnes family honored as Conservation Farm Family of the Year
SALISBURY — Hundreds gathered at 4S Farms on Stoner Morgan Road on May 9 to celebrate the Starnes ...
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Canoe race event allows scouts, public to enjoy Yadkin River
ROWAN COUNTY — The South Yadkin River Canoe and Kayak race has been going for almost 40 straight ...
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Former Salisbury city attorney did all he could for his country, home
SALISBURY — Francis Rivers Lawther Jr. died on May 7 at the age of 81. For 33 years, ...
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‘Work hard, do a good job’: Thomas Seamon celebrates 100th birthday
Hard work is what Thomas Seamon would say is has helped keep him staying young and active and ...
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Farmers market kicks off its new year; Growth seen from last year
The China Grove Farmers Market kicked off its new season May 7 at the Main Street Marketplace, 308 ...
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Cheers! Salisbury renews lease agreement with New Sarum Brewing Company
SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council voted to renew a one-year lease agreement with New Sarum Brewing Company ...
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SPD Major Corey Brooks named new BCJI grant coordinator
SALISBURY — Salisbury Police Chief Patrick “P.J.” Smith announced that Major Corey Brooks will be the Byrne Criminal ...
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Commissioners commit to $1 million in optional costs in West End Plaza renovation
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners voted on Monday to add alternative one to the base contract ...
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“A great success’ – Quilt show draws more than 600 visitors
SALISBURY — Quilters of all ages and skill levels visited the biennial Central Carolina Quilt Fair, which was ...
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Taps in the Park works to honor those who served
GRANITE QUARRY — U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist Mate 2nd Class Oriola Aregbesola died in the Red Sea on ...
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Life-changer: Capstone Recovery Center fundraiser held
SALISBURY — Sweet moments with smiles and laughter and emotional moments with tears and hugs marked the annual ...
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Partners In Learning to host Adventure Forest ribbon cutting
SALISBURY — Partners In Learning will host its Adventure Forest ribbon cutting ceremony, which is an extension of the organization’s ...
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Preview: Commissioners to consider West End Plaza contract change
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will consider an amendment to the contract between the county and ...
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Day of Caring: Kindness spread throughout Rowan County
SALISBURY — Caring is all about showing kindness to others and offering a helping hand, which was on ...
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Sculpting Salisbury: Public Arts Commission holds meet and greet, welcome reception for visiting artists
SALISBURY — For the past 16 years, the Public Arts Commission has been championing the voices of hundreds ...
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“Always looking to give back to the community:” Breakfast fundraiser benefits local law enforcement
ROCKWELL — Powles Staton Funeral Home hosted a “Breakfast With A Cop,” fundraiser on Thursday, with 100 percent of ...
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Marketplace works to redefine charity and create healthy community
The second in a series of Focus on Food Security events, presented by Actions in Faith & Justice, ...