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NC Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures and First Community Center of Spencer join Rowan County’s monthly Second Saturdays shopping extravaganza

SPENCER — The N.C. Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures and the First Community Center of Spencer are ...

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Rowan Public Library goes fine free

SALISBURY — Rowan Public Library has eliminated overdue fines, joining others across the state and nation that have ...

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Red Cross says blood, platelet donors needed

The American Red Cross is asking people to book a time to give blood or platelets now to ...

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Health department offers reminder of prenatal care, family services offered after passage of abortion bill

SALISBURY — With the passing of legislation that bans abortions after 12 weeks, the Rowan County Health Department ...

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Innovation celebrated at monthly Chamber meeting

SALISBURY — Heather McDougall is the innovation guru in Raleigh, and on Thursday morning, she brought her experience ...

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Education projects significant factors in deciding recommended tax rate for 2024

SALISBURY — Speaking on Tuesday, a day after the Rowan County Board of Commissioners heard the proposed 58-cent ...

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Airport hangar project price tag soars, topping $21 million

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to approve applying for a financing contract ...

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EDC discusses public transportation options for county’s workforce

SALISBURY — Limited public transportation and the effect it is having on the workforce was one of the ...

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County manager’s proposed tax rate is 58 cents per $100 valuation; higher than estimated 53 cent revenue neutral rate

SALISBURY — The new recommended tax rate for Rowan County is 58 cents per $100 valuations, a reduction ...

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New county floodplain maps released with preliminary revisions

SALISBURY — It will be worthwhile for homeowners to check out recent revisions to maps to see if ...

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Commissioners presented with Mid-Carolina Regional Airport assessment, tenants survey

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners were presented with an airport assessment conducted by aviation analysts ...

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Residents asked for input on federal low-income housing funds

SALISBURY — Residents of Rowan, Cabarrus and Iredell counties have been asked to provide input for the Annual ...

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County allows on-site sales, consumption of alcohol at agritourism sites

SALISBURY – The Rowan County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously for an ordinance change that will allow properties ...

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Commissioners to hold public hearing on updated Macy’s investment, job numbers

SALISBURY  — A public hearing on the revised investment and job numbers for the 1.4 million-square-foot fulfillment center ...

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Rowan Emergency Services in state paramedic competition April 30

GREENSBORO — The 31st annual North Carolina Paramedic Competition will take place Sunday, April 30, at the Joseph ...

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Warren, Crutchfield sponsoring bill appropriating funds for Rowan County projects

RALEIGH — Reps. Harry Warren and Kevin Crutchfield, who both represent Rowan County, have filed a bill that ...

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EDC proposes revisions to incentive policy

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Economic Development Council has proposed a revision to its incentive policy in hopes ...

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Census Bureau estimates show county population nears 150,000

SALISBURY — It’s probably not a surprise to anyone that Rowan County continues to grow, according to the ...

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Blotter: 20-year-old faces drugs, weapon charges after trying to escape from troopers

FAITH — After leading Rowan County authorities on a chase Tuesday, a 20-year-old man is in custody and ...

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Rowan Democrats to hold annual convention April 29

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Democratic Party will hold its annual convention on Saturday, April 29, at 10 ...

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Commissioners recognize volunteers, Young Professionals, Salisbury basketball team

SALISBURY – Monday night’s Rowan County Board of Commissioners meeting started off with a packed chamber as residents ...

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Alcohol sales closer to being allowed at agritourism sites in the county

SALISBURY —  In an effort to drive more tourism into the county, the Rowan County Tourism Development Authority ...

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Rowan County 911 awarded 2023 communications center of year in state

SALISBURY — This past week was National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week, which honors emergency dispatchers around the nation ...

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Commissioners approve plumbing grant for residents who could have lead in their water supply

SALISBURY — Rowan County residents living in the northeastern part of the county, near the unincorporated area of ...

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Commissioners send lease proposal to US Department of Agriculture for offices in West End Plaza

SALISBURY — Two agencies within the U.S. Department of Agriculture could potentially be moving into the West End ...

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Rowan County holds events celebrating National Public Health Week

SALISBURY — National Public Health Week kicked off on Monday and to celebrate Rowan County is hosting free ...

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Landfill, recycling centers closed Good Friday

SALISBURY — Rowan County Environmental Management lists these Good Friday office closings: • Rowan County’s office and processing ...

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Commissioners to recognize West Rowan girls basketball team, consider permit request

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will present a special recognition award to the West Rowan ...

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