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City approves $1 million purchase of former Makson Building

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council approved the $1 million purchase of a property that officials said is ...

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Rockwell FD to remain primary municipal department

ROCKWELL — Following lengthy discussions about the status of the Rockwell Fire Department and discussion about potentially contracting out ...

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Salisbury extends landmark moratorium

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council extended the moratorium on the designation of local historic landmarks for three ...

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‘Let the show begin’: Students perform in first Steamer Spring Showcase

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   Students at North Rowan Elementary School treated their family and friends to a special ...

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Camaraderie is important: Donations can be made to help athletes get to games

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com    Let the games begin! That is what the participants of the Wheelchair Games and ...

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Salisbury budget season begins with stormwater fee increase, in-house recycling presentations

SALISBURY — It’s budget season in Salisbury, and City Manager Jim Greene Jr. has asked the various city departments ...

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Kannapolis street renamed in honor of the late Taylor

KANNAPOLIS — Recently, the Kannapolis City Council renamed East C Street to Milton Taylor Street in honor of ...

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Binding ties: Quartermaster shares personal account during Vietnam War veteran luncheon

SALISBURY — March 29 is National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The Hudson, Miller, Tatum Veterans of Foreign Wars ...

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Concerns about motorized vehicles on bike trails at city park

By Elisabeth Strillacci SALISBURY — Community Park on Hurley School Road is part of the Carolina Thread Trail, ...

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Rent 101: Salisbury expo shines light for tenants

SALISBURY — A house becomes a home based not on who owns the property, but who lives there. ...

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A bright new day: Rowan County Events Center celebrates grand opening

The newly-opened Rowan County Events Center celebrated a grand opening event on Saturday. The space is a reimagined ...

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Local MDA Festival ‘was our best year yet’

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   All ages came together for fun and for fundraising on March 22 at the ...

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RCCC to host STEM open house with hands-on science, technology activities

RCCC News Service KANNAPOLIS — Rowan-Cabarrus Community College invites the community to an evening of excitement and exploration ...

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Doggone good time: Annual show provides fun and learning

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   Lots of smiles on the faces of children and adults were evidence of the ...

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Yes, that dog will bite: The next Citizen Police Academy installation

KANNAPOLIS — In the last class, students got an inside look at the patrol division, which I described ...

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Awards, surprises at annual celebration 

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   “Stronger Together” was the theme for the 2025 Smart Start Rowan’s Dr. Shirley P. ...

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RSS settles on new Knox name

By Chandler Inions SALISBURY — “We have a new name for our school.” Rowan-Salisbury School Board Chair Kathy ...

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Special Olympic athletes from across Rowan County compete in Spring Games

SALISBURY — The annual Special Olympics of Rowan County’s Spring Game Event at Catawba College on Thursday morning ...

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“It was life changing:” Prom dress giveaway brings tears of joy and smiles to faces

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   City Park Recreation Center took on the look of a boutique with racks of ...

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Help and hope: Behavioral Health Urgent Care extends aid to struggling Rowan Countians

SALISBURY — Before Wednesday, those suffering from mental health conditions likely struggled to find resources in Rowan County, ...

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Rockwell continues to look into fire department question at budget workshop

ROCKWELL — Rockwell will be tightening its fiscal belt this upcoming year, as despite the growing costs that all ...

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Finding their voice: Carson High School students’ artwork on display

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   The artwork of Carson High School art students was showcased for their family and ...

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Kannapolis firefighter and family lose home, belongings in fire

By Elisabeth Strillacci KANNAPOLIS — Firefighters are the ones the public counts on to help keep them safe ...

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Volunteers partner to build garden beds and provide food for those in need

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com     SALISBURY — The sounds of building could be heard as volunteers were busy constructing ...

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RSS, Stanly Co. Schools partner up

SALISBURY — Starting next year, Rowan and Stanly could share more than just a county line. During the Rowan-Salisbury ...

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Spencer museum opens new location, with bigger dreams on the horizon

By Elisabeth Strillacci SPENCER — The N.C. Museum of Dolls, Toys and Miniatures has a new home in ...

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Rowan Helping Ministries honors volunteers

SALISBURY — Rowan Helping Ministries honored the heart and soul of its mission — its volunteers — at ...

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Farm Family of the Year selected: ‘Trying to do a good job, take care of the land’

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   SALISBURY — The March Rowan County Chamber of Commerce’s Power in Partnership breakfast was ...

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