Salisbury-based Three Rivers Land Trust (TRLT) has announcd that it will be receiving support from the REI Co-op in the amount of $5,400 to assist with the development of a paddling access point on the Uwharrie River on Highway 49 near Asheboro,
Salisbury Fire Chief Robert Parnell is pleased to announce the promotion of Steven Williams and Dustin Glisson to Fire Lieutenant, effective immediately.
Kannapolis Fire Chief Tracy Winecoff is pleased to announce the promotion of several personnel in order to fill current vacancies, including two senior level retirements, and to support a new organizational structure.
Salisbury-Rowan NAACP President Gemale Black says he wants an explanation about the charges filed in incidents that occurred during recent protests in downtown Salisbury.
Police in Salisbury have issued warrants for the man they say was seen on video throwing a rock through the window of The Salisbury Post during protests on Monday night.
In under two years, Livingstone College has been awarded a total $1 million to rehabilitate the historic Andrew Carnegie Library, located on its Salisbury campus.
In a letter to North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, the Rowan County Commission Chairman Greg Edds asks the governor for permission to reopen the local community and local economy.
Two people arrested after shots were fired following an argument between Black Lives Matter protesters and a Confederate group in Salisbury on Sunday have been charged.
Salisbury-Rowan NAACP President Gemale Black estimated that at least 100 vehicles were involved in a mobile protest through downtown Salisbury on Saturday afternoon.
The 2020 Formula One racing season is now set to begin on July 5 in Austria, and it would be hard to find anyone as excited about it as Haas F1 Team Principal Guenther Steiner.
In response to the three prominent national cases of violent racial killings, Women for Community Justice is organizing a mobile protest in downtown Salisbury on Saturday.
A familiar, historic, and significant building in Salisbury that served as a high school for the Africa-American community will be preserved, thanks to a $500,000 grant from the National Park Service.
One of the largest Fourth of July celebrations in North Carolina was canceled earlier this week by organizers in the town of Faith. On Thursday, organizers provided a news release giving more insight into the decision to cancel.
Nazareth Child & Family Connection officials have made the decision to cancel three upcoming community events as a precaution against the COVID-19 pandemic.
It has been said the show must go on. This is true until it is not. Piedmont Players Theatre (PPT) and Lee Street Theatre (LST) have found common ground and community, as they have joined forces to keep theatrical performing arts alive in Salisbury.
The Public Health Director is asking questions about the reporting practices of a local veteran’s facility after the facility reported five new COVID-19 related deaths on Tuesday.
A High Point teen and a juvenile have been charged after a crime spree involving break-ins to multiple vehicles and a chase with law enforcement, and a chase with one of the victims.
A Rowan County man was apprehended by police in Salisbury after an unsuccessful attempt to rob a convenience store, and unsuccessful attempt to steal a truck, successfully stealing a car, then getting caught trying to run away from police.
One of the largest and most stirring annual Memorial Day ceremonies takes place at the National Cemetery on the grounds of the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salisbury.
The Salisbury Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with Rowan-Cabarrus YMCA, will host “COVID-19 for 19,” a virtual run, walk to raise funds for Rowan Helping Ministries food bank for COVID-19 assistance.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has announced Maria Bostian, Kannapolis Fire Department Public Educator, as the 2020 Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year.
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live, and in some cases, the way we die. Several weeks ago an 81-year-old man passed away at Novant Health in Rowan.
Murder warrants have been issued in Salisbury in the fatal shooting that took the life of Jonathan Elijah Ijames, 30, on April 26 on E. Lafayette Street.
Restrictions on public gatherings and the closure of movie theaters have led to a resurgence of the popularity of of the drive-in movie. Now Rowan County residents will be able to once again enjoy that once popular pastime.
Each year during Police Week, the Salisbury VA Health Care System’s Police Service takes the time to honor one of their own as ‘Officer of the Year’ at a local community Awards Breakfast in Salisbury.
The Kannapolis Cannonballers strengthened that commitment today by announcing they have become the Presenting Sponsor of Walk Cabarrus, a community-wide walking campaign focused on creating a healthier community.
As has become tradition on Memorial Day Weekend, Charlotte Motor Speedway will once again pay tribute to the men of women of the U.S. Armed Forces with a rousing display of patriotism both before and during Sunday’s 61st running of the Coca-Cola 600.
We first told you about Alissa Redmond’s mission to fill up the dozens of Little Free Libraries in Rowan County in a story we published on May 7. She’s still at it, and determined to keep it going.
More than 650 graduates will receive associate degrees, diplomas and certifications at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College this spring, a demonstration of the resilience and perseverance of the Class of 2020, despite the challenges from COVID-19.
There’s no baseball yet, but that doesn’t mean fans can’t visit the new Minor League ballpark in downtown Kannapolis, and even enjoy some of the amenities.
All across the area businesses have suffered due to the pandemic. Many closed, others have tried to change how they operate just to hang on. In Rowan County a new task force has been formed with a comprehensive plan to help local businesses and displaced workers.
According to a press release from Senator Carl Ford, (R-Rowan, Stanly), Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) and House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) today jointly announced protocols for legislative operations beginning May 18, 2020.
Morning clouds and rain departed just in time for families and residents of Accordius Health on Statesville Boulevard in Salisbury to celebrate “Sunshine Day.”
Police in Salisbury have issued warrants for a man accused in a domestic violence situation involving three young children and the children’s grandmother.
On Tuesday, Diane Sboto, age 59, of Lexington was arrested on gambling charges related to the investigation of the Granite Quarry Arcade, 304 North Salisbury Avenue in Granite Quarry.
The collection of white goods (appliances) and electronic waste has resumed in Kannapolis. These services were suspended in March due to COVID-19 when Waste Management instituted stricter safety protocols for its employees.
In an email to WBTV, Salisbury-Rowan NAACP President Gemale Black announced that this year’s Juneteenth Celebration would be canceled, due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
VIDA, a private public mixed-use district, which will include apartments, restaurants, and retail space in Kannapolis is on target to open in winter of 2020/2021.
Last week the North Carolina Sheriff’s Association issued a resolution calling for Governor Roy Cooper to amend the Stay at Home to allow for churches to hold worship services inside, provided they meet the same social distancing guidelines as businesses.
Smart Start Rowan celebrated Teacher Appreciation Day on Friday with surprise visits to all open licensed child care facilities and family child care homes.
Many of the little free libraries at schools and other locations across Rowan County are a little fuller right now thanks to Alissa Redmond at the South Main Book Company.
Catawba College is planning to re-open to students in the fall, with the campus undergoing deep cleaning during the summer months in preparation, according to an announcement this week by Dr. Ken Clapp, Interim President.
