Crime
Man kidnaps ex, demands ransom, flees authorities
SALISBURY — A man was arrested in Salisbury on Sunday for allegedly kidnapping his ex-girlfriend and demanding a ...
News
First Minority Business Trade Show helps spread word for entrepreneurs
SALISBURY — Small businesses need local support to make a true impact and to continue what they are ...
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Salisbury City Council to discuss new fire station on Mahaley Avenue at Tuesday’s meeting
SALISBURY — Salisbury Finance Director Wade Furches and Fire Chief Bob Parnell will discuss an installment financing agreement ...
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Police chief out at Livingstone College
SALISBURY — The Livingstone Police Chief officially tendered his resignation after only two months on the job. Renarde ...
Lifestyle
Downtown churches announce joint community concert May 7
SALISBURY — When he arrived in Salisbury three years ago as the new music director at First United ...
News
Warren provides update on bill appropriating funding for projects in Rowan County
RALEIGH — State funding for projects that would benefit Rowan County are waiting discussion from members of the ...
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Overton students will remain in place during first phase of facility construction
SALISBURY — The Rowan-Salisbury School Board paved a path forward for student locations during the Knox Middle-Overton Elementary ...
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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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Salisbury agrees to grant revisions on new development project
SALISBURY — In February, the Salisbury City Council awarded an incentive grant to Crow Holdings, a Dallas-based real ...
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Salisbury hires first Land and Development Services director
SALISBURY – Phillip Lookadoo, a 20-plus-year development services professional, has been selected to serve as the city of ...
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Events will close roads around Salisbury
SALISBURY — Local drivers should be aware of the following scheduled work on downtown streets: • Duke Energy ...
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Earth Day Jam rocks on through rain and shine
SALISBURY — The annual Earth Day Jam, the largest fundraiser every year for Happy Roots, is a rain ...
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New company chosen for Bell Tower Green flagpole
SALISBURY — It may take a little bit longer than people are wanting, but Bell Tower Green will ...
News
Thrive at 35: Rufty-Holmes honors accreditation on anniversary
SALISBURY — Rufty-Holmes Senior Center has been one of the pillars of Rowan County since the 1980s and ...
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Salisbury man seeks answers in pet duck’s killing
SALISBURY — The beauty of pets is that they come in all shapes and sizes, but you still ...
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Check scam victims shares story
SALISBURY — A woman in Salisbury wrote a $50 check for a memorial service in March but was ...
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DA: Authorities acted lawfully in Mahaffey fire shooting
SALISBURY — After nearly five months, the Rowan County District Attorney’s Office concluded that authorities responding to a ...
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Chamber takes a change in guest speakers in stride
SALISBURY — Rowan Chamber of Commerce officials showed cool professionalism Thursday morning when a last minute change in ...
Crime
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 ...
News
Livingstone graduate comes home to launch book
SALISBURY — A Livingstone College graduate is returning to campus on Sunday to launch a book tour. Cockerham’s ...
Crime
Stolen vehicle pursuit tops 150 mph, driver apprehended
CHINA GROVE — Rowan County authorities apprehended a Winston-Salem man on Wednesday who reportedly drove 150 mph in ...
News
Few voice concern over Salisbury election process at second town hall meeting
SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council held a second of three town hall meetings on Monday to allow ...
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Back in season: Farmers market reopens in Salisbury
SALISBURY — As sure as the springtime rolls around, so too are the growers and shoppers at the Salisbury ...
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Preview: Salisbury City Council to discuss parking lot lease agreement
SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council will consider authorizing the city manager to execute a 12-month lease agreement ...
Crime
Salisbury Police warn against sending checks through mail
SALISBURY — The Salisbury Police Department is warning residents to avoid sending checks through the mail or risk ...
News
Advisory committee approves new playground design for Bell Tower Green
SALISBURY — Going into the summer, families have been reaching out to the city of Salisbury to find ...
Crime
Salisbury teen shot Wednesday
SALISBURY — Shortly after Salisbury Police officers arrived on the scene of reported gunshots Wednesday evening, an 18-year-old ...
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Forums begin for Knox-Overton construction plans
SALISBURY — With the go-ahead to move forward on a joint campus construction project for Knox Middle and ...