Gold Hill
East Gold Hill Fire Department receives upgraded fire protection rating
GOLD HILL — The East Gold Hill Rural Fire Department has received an upgraded fire protection rating — ...
News
Gold Hill residents report unannounced closures, inconsistent schedules at post office
By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com GOLD HILL — Residents of southeastern Rowan County report making multiple trips to the ...
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Professional masons, students from West Rowan win bricklaying battle in Gold Hill
By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com GOLD HILL — Professional masons from Union County will compete to be the nation’s ...
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Planning Board votes against 574-acre Gold Hill solar farm after lengthy, lively meeting
SALISBURY — At the end of a meeting that needed to be extended twice, the Rowan County Planning ...
Gold Hill
Planning Board considers controversial Gold Hill solar project
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Planning Board’s meeting extended late into the night Monday as it heard speeches ...
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Gold Hill-area residents rally opposition to 560-acre solar farm
GOLD HILL — There was bluegrass music and food, but Tuesday night’s gathering at the Gold Hill Fire ...
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Solar farm plans in Gold Hill met by resident concerns
GOLD HILL — A Charlotte-company’s plans for a major solar energy facility in rural, southeastern Rowan County were ...
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Company proposing major solar project in Gold Hill to host community meeting
GOLD HILL — A company planning a major solar farm in rural, southeast Rowan County will host a ...
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With new mural, Gold Hill Flower Company incorporates state themes, personal meaning into art
GOLD HILL — In the midst of the pandemic last spring, Melissa and Drew Hammill wanted to give ...
Crime
Suspects sought after damaging vehicles in Gold Hill
GOLD HILL — The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in identifying two suspects from recent vehicle ...
Crime
Salisbury pair accused of beating, robbing Gold Hill man
By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com GOLD HILL — A Salisbury man and woman face felony charges after they were ...
Gold Hill
Gold Hill Fire Department to hold scavenger hunt
The Gold Hill Fire Department will be holding a back to School Scavenger Hunt Aug. 8 from 10 ...
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Rowan County woman cited for marijuana possession after reporting daughter missing
By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com GOLD HILL — A Rowan County woman was given a citation for simple marijuana ...
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Fayetteville man cited after damage to Gold Hill Mines Historic Park
By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com GOLD HILL — A Fayetteville man was issued a citation for damaging property at ...
Gold Hill
19th annual Lighting of the Fall Fires kicks off holiday season in Gold Hill
GOLD HILL — The 19th annual Lighting of the Fall Fires, an event made to kick off the holiday ...
Local Events
‘Life in the Carolinas’ television crew coming to Gold Hill for Christmas special
GOLD HILL — Carl White’s “Life in the Carolinas” 2019 Christmas special will be filmed in Gold Hill. ...
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‘A happening in Gold Hill’: Founders’ Day brings a community reunion
By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com GOLD HILL — It was a community reunion for the 30th annual Gold Hill ...
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Tools, other equipment stolen from barn in Gold Hill
GOLD HILL — The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in at a Gold Hill barn where ...
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Lighting of the Fall Fires in Gold Hill warms holiday nights
GOLD HILL — The Lighting of the Fall Fires in historic Gold Hill Village, held on Saturday, continued ...
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Gold Hill Founders’ Day celebration offers old-timey fun for all
By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com It was a moment that, when played for movie screen, might have had the ...
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West Liberty community bids farewell to fallen firefighter Michael Goodnight
SALISBURY — The garage of West Liberty Volunteer Fire Department was filled to standing room only Monday as ...
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Tall Tale Tellers Festival a “preservation of history and art”
By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com There’s just nothing like hearing someone tell a story. Think about it. How easy ...
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Self-guided Arts & Ag farm tours this weekend
It’s a beautiful time of year on the farms of Rowan County, and the first ever Rowan Arts ...
Gold Hill
Gold Hill couple killed in West Virginia traffic collision
CHAPMANVILLE, W.Va. — A Gold Hill couple were killed in a traffic collision April 18 while traveling in ...
Gold Hill
Yesterday: The File Store in December 1974
This December 1974 photograph from the Salisbury Post library shows the File Store, which once stood along Bringle Ferry ...
Gold Hill
Filling in the blank pages around a newsboy named Abe
GOLD HILL — Last week, while sneaking around Gold Hill looking for a story, I stopped at the ...
Entertainment
Rowan Arts & Ag series kicks off Saturday with beer festival in Gold Hill
Staff report GOLD HILL — If you’re looking for a day of family fun, entertainment, food and local ...
Education
North Middle School students take a trip to eastern Rowan County
Editor’s note: North Rowan Middle School students recently visited the eastern part of Rowan County. Here is their report. Erwin ...