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Spencer reaches fundraising goal after new park shortfall
By Elisabeth Strillacci SPENCER — While the town of Spencer has planned and worked for several years to…
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New information in officer-involved shooting in Spencer
SPENCER — More details have come to light regarding why firefighters upgraded the call for law enforcement to…
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Spencer Fire Department promotes two
SPENCER — The Spencer Fire Department has promoted two to leadership positions, one to deputy fire chief and…
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Spencer finalizes annexation agreement with East Spencer, addresses use of alleys, sidewalks
SPENCER — Following East Spencer’s approval the night before, the Spencer Board of Aldermen approved its part of…
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Man shot by police following incident in Spencer identified
SPENCER — The man shot and killed by an East Spencer police officer on July 8 has been…
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Spencer incident confirmed as officer-involved shooting
SPENCER — Officials have confirmed that there was a police-involved shooting following a motor vehicle crash on Charles…
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Wreck and police incident on Charles Street, Spencer
SPENCER — A motor vehicle crash on Charles Street in front of North Rowan Elementary School about 7…
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Spencer chess club forming, first meeting Thursday
A new chess club is forming in Spencer. Timothy Trogdon is organizing the club that will meet weekly…
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Fireworks light up Spencer Town Park’s grand opening
SPENCER — It took a bit of luck, but the Spencer Town Park opened up on Saturday for a…
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East Spencer and Spencer close to sealing annexation agreement
EAST SPENCER — Discussions over town boundaries and annexation limits for East Spencer and Spencer, which have been…
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New Spencer park grand opening to join annual fireworks
SPENCER — The new Spencer Town Park, nine months in the construction and years in the planning, will…
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Spencer stormwater improvement happening this week
SPENCER — Contract and town crews began the planned stormwater improvement project in the vicinity of 17th Street…
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Annual fire truck festival thrills visitors to Transportation Museum
By Elisabeth Strillacci SPENCER — The rotating sounds of sirens, accompanied by flashing red lights and the deep…
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Spencer Christmas parade committee seeking sponsors, applicants for queen
By Elisabeth Strillacci SPENCER — The Holiday Caravan Parade Committee was already making plans for the 2025 parade…
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Holding on to town staff drives Spencer budget approval
By Elisabeth Strillacci SPENCER — A budget proposal from Spencer Town Manager Peter Franzese that was presented at…
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Spencer budget up for public discussion
SPENCER — As towns across the state prepare to vote on their annual budgets, the town of Spencer…
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Spencer tackles budget challenges while holding on to positive outlook
By Elisabeth Strillacci SPENCER — The town of Spencer, like many small communities across Rowan, is looking at…
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Spencer wraps neighborhood walks for season, will start again in fall
By Elisabeth Strillacci SPENCER — The town kicked off a program of neighborhood walks this spring and the…
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Community Garden has perfect weather for annual tea party
By Elisabeth Strillacci SPENCER — A smaller crowd than last year at the third annual Tea Party in…
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Spencer adopts Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Plan
By Elisabeth Strillacci SPENCER — At the end of 2023, the town of Spencer adopted a Creating Outdoor…
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Spencer’s call for volunteers more than expected
By Elisabeth Strillacci SPENCER — In a bit of a pleasant surprise, members of the Spencer Board of…
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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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Second Spencer neighborhood walk Wednesday night
SPENCER — The second Neighborhood Walk (rebranded from Walk and Talk) will be held tonight at 6 p.m.…
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Spencer “initiates” new fire engine
By Elisabeth Strillacci SPENCER — The fire service has always been steeped in tradition, and this past weekend,…
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Recognition for a job well done at Spencer fire banquet
By Elisabeth Strillacci SPENCER — Every public safety department typically has an annual event that presents an opportunity…
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Spencer takes close look at essential needs in strategic planning
By Elisabeth Strillacci SPENCER — In a two-day strategic plan meeting, town leaders and the public got an…
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Woman hits Spencer fire house, causes moderate damage
By Elisabeth Strillacci SPENCER — A woman reportedly driving home from work at 4:55 a.m. on Tuesday took…
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“Talk of the Town” comes to Spencer
SPENCER — Taking a cue in its name from the New Yorker, the town of Spencer is kicking…