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Suspected overdose victim taken from Gateway Park
SALISBURY — First responders were called into action around 2 p.m. on Thursday at Gateway Park in downtown ...
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Heritage Day: Erwin Middle teacher shares enslaved ancestor’s personal account of life in bondage
SALISBURY — Connecting material with students can be one of the most complex parts of teaching, but a ...
Crime
Blotter: Firearm seized from Salisbury teen
Salisbury Police officers seized a firearm from a teen near Salisbury High School on Monday. The male teen ...
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Rufty-Holmes Senior Center helps make tax season a little easier for seniors
SALISBURY — Tax season is upon us. Even though it is no one’s favorite time of the year, ...
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Bridge between cultures: Bilingual storytime lets kids learn two languages at once
SALISBURY — For little kids growing up, storytime is a fun, important activity where they can learn and ...
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Pour de France: Salisbury bike shop now offers beer on tap
SALISBURY — Having a beer after a long day can be a nice way to unwind. Now people ...
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For Alexander, escape rooms business ‘not even a job, it’s a hobby. I like doing it’
SALISBURY — If you walk down the side of Council Street Commons, you’ll notice an open door that ...
Crime
Fleeing suspect puts Catawba College on alert Friday
A secure-in-place order was issued at Catawba College on Friday afternoon after the Salisbury Police Department tracked a ...
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Focus on communication: Leadership Rowan members spend day on social, local media
SALISBURY — Members of Leadership Rowan spent Thursday’s Communication Day learning about the importance of different forms of ...
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Salisbury Police neighborhood group meetings resume after a three-year absence
SALISBURY — The Salisbury Police Department will resume its Salisbury Neighborhood Action Group (SNAG) meetings beginning Wednesday, March ...
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Livingstone celebrates Founder’s Day, announce residence hall upgrades
SALISBURY — Livingstone College officials made a major announcement during a Founder’s Day program on Friday that sets ...
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Towns come together on lines for annexation, development
SPENCER — As communities throughout Rowan County continue to grow, a number of adjacent towns are coming to ...
Salisbury
West Rowan Elementary teacher named Jeanes Fellow
SALISBURY — Natalie Currie, a first-grade teacher at West Rowan Elementary School in Cleveland, has been selected as ...
Crime
Salisbury man facing kidnapping charges after Statesville car theft
A Salisbury man is facing kidnapping charges after reportedly stealing a car in Statesville that had a 10-year-old ...
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Veterans cheer over change in location for flag at Bell Tower Green
SALISBURY — Veterans who spent several weeks advocating for the placement of an American flag at Bell Tower ...
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Changing the guard: Webb Road Flea Market manager steps down
When the Webb Road Flea Market opened for customers and vendors on Saturday, a new face was leading ...
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Bell Tower Green lights to honor Hargrave’s appearance in Super Bowl
SALISBURY — Sunday’s Super Bowl offers the biggest sporting event of the year, but for the people of ...
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State attorney general offers details on local portion of $26 billion opioid settlement
SALISBURY — Local officials heard details on Rowan County’s $15 million share of the national $26 billion opioid ...
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Flag location set for Bell Tower Green
SALISBURY — The Historic Preservation Commission approved placing a new flagpole for Bell Tower Green at the corner ...
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Sacred Heart alum aligns service project with Catholic Schools Week
SALISBURY — Sometimes making a big difference is easier with a little help, as one local teen recently ...
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UPDATED: School bus crash on Jack Brown Road sends seven students to hospital
(This story was updated on Feb. 8 at 10 a.m.) SALISBURY — A West Rowan High School bus ...
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A day in the life: RSS students shadow industry pros
Classrooms come in all shapes and sizes, and on job shadow day, Rowan-Salisbury Schools students took their learning ...
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Outside the box, inside the lines: Coloring book marketing concept captures Rowan County folks
SALISBURY — Successful marketing campaigns can stand out for humor and emotionality, but an underlying uniqueness can go ...
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AARP holds meeting to go over cyber scams and mark anniversary
SALISBURY — A computer expert offered details on cyber scams and other ways seniors are targeted for their ...
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The greatest act of optimism: Knox Middle School teacher recognized for classroom innovation
Felecia Young is a magician, but not the rabbit-in-a-hat, saw-you-in-two type of magician. No, her box of tricks ...
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Community Appearance Commission gives update on post office cleanup efforts
SALISBURY — During the Salisbury Community Appearance Commission meeting on Wednesday afternoon, group members discussed the condition of ...
Education
North Hills Christian School launches STEM program
Staff report SALISBURY — As it looks to prepare students for the rapidly advancing technological landscape, North Hills ...
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Microtransit system, civic center plans get closer look at city retreat
SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council and city staff heard from Transit Director Rodney Harrison and representatives of ...