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Spencer breaks ground for the (re)creation of a town park

SPENCER — Many residents and travelers who pass down Salisbury Avenue in Spencer are familiar with the paved ...

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Spencer to kick off town park construction at National Night Out

SPENCER — The Town of Spencer is hosting its fourth annual National Night Out celebration on Tuesday, Oct. ...

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Spencer approves contract for park, launches capital campaign

SPENCER — After years of hopes, dreams, conversations, grant applications and planning, the Spencer Board of Aldermen Tuesday ...

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Spencer Moose Lodge continues local law enforcement support

SPENCER — Members of Moose Lodge 2019 gifted a large check to the Granite Quarry-Faith Joint Police Authority during ...

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‘Tis the Season Spectacular will no longer include Spencer

A seven-year tradition will come to an end this November, as the ‘Tis the Season Spectacular parade route ...

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Spencer firefighters celebrate with official badge pinning

SPENCER — Three years in the making, new hires and promoted members of the Spencer Fire Department officially ...

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When life gives you lemons: Young Spencer duo learns the tricks of the lemonade trade

By Genia Woods a.k.a. Mz Good Newz For the Salisbury Post SPENCER — On a hot summer day ...

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Spencer approves budget, 5.5-cent tax increase

SPENCER — Amid little fanfare, the Spencer Board of Aldermen approved the budget for the upcoming fiscal year on ...

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Spencer closes in on budget with 5.5-cent tax increase

(Update: This story has been updated to include expenditure details from the Spencer Public Works Department.) SPENCER — When ...

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Three displaced after Spencer home suffers damage in fire

SPENCER — Three residents were displaced on Tuesday afternoon when their home in Spencer suffered severe damage from ...

Local Events

All aboard the Historic Spencer Shops Train Show

SPENCER — All aboard. The Historic Spencer Shops Train Show is coming next weekend, on May 18, 9 ...

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Spencer’s recommended budget invests in critical services: Public hearing scheduled for June 6

SPENCER — The town of Spencer’s proposed budget for the upcoming year will require a seven-cent tax increase. The ...

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Spencer Board approves annexation

SPENCER — It looks like the town of Spencer will be getting a little bit bigger after the ...

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Hippity Hop to the N.C. Transportation Museum for Springtime Family Fun with the Easter Bunny

SPENCER — The big bunny returns to the N.C. Transportation Museum in Spencer for four fun-filled days of ...

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With latest recruits, Spencer Police Department fully staffed

SPENCER — During a swearing-in ceremony at Spencer Town Hall on Tuesday, the Spencer Police Department achieved a ...

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Spencer further enhances commitment to community safety

SPENCER — The town of Spencer is shifting its fire department staffing model to provide three full-time staff ...

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Spencer community invited to labor history storytelling event

SPENCER — The town of Spencer is inviting current and former community members, and their relatives and friends ...

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Restaurant focuses on family, community: Fleming Street Bakery and Southern Cuisine grand opening is Saturday

SPENCER — Food, family and fostering community are three important things to Quinta Ellis, and all three can ...

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Man charged with sexually abusing juvenile relative

SALISBURY — A former Spencer town employee has been arrested after police say he sexually abused a juvenile ...

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N.C. Transportation Museum announces record-breaking attendance in 2023

SPENCER — The North Carolina Transportation Museum has announced record-breaking attendance for 2023.   Visitation to the museum saw ...

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Two suffer minor injuries in Long Ferry Road wreck

SPENCER — A two-vehicle crash in Spencer left two people with minor injuries and shut down Long Ferry ...

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“Nothing was recorded.” — Church committee gives new life to old cemetery

SPENCER — At the intersection of Long Ferry Road and North Salisbury Avenue in Spencer used to be ...

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Spencer board green lights potential access road

SPENCER — A mile long access road off Long Ferry Road took a step towards fruition during the ...

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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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Spencer Aldermen take oath of office

SPENCER — During the most recent Spencer Board of Aldermen meeting, the victors from November’s election were sworn ...

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A celebration of running, community and the legacy of David Freeze

SPENCER — Spencer, a quaint town nestled in Rowan County, came alive on Saturday, Dec. 2, as it ...

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Spencer unveils plaque honoring former town manager

SPENCER — Spencer held an unveiling of a plaque honoring former town manager Hilda Palmer during their pre-agenda ...

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Spencer renews confidence in Mayor Jonathan Williams

SPENCER — Winning by a large margin, Jonathan Williams has retained his position of mayor of Spencer, receiving ...

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