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Operation Dry Water aims at raising awareness about the dangers of boating while impaired and increasing enforcement. salisburypost.com/2023/07/02…

NC Wildlife pushing Operation Dry Water to keep Fourth of July boaters safe - Salisbury Post

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has partnered with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators in Operation Dry Water, a campaign aimed at raising awareness about...

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In 2021, the owner of the NASCAR memorabilia store Victory Lane Collectibles, Ed Yancey, passed away. salisburypost.com/2023/07/02…

Down the stretch: Victory Lane Collectibles works to sell its parts - Salisbury Post

SALISBURY — In 2021, the owner of the NASCAR memorabilia store Victory Lane Collectibles, Ed Yancey, passed away. “He was always a NASCAR fan. We went to races. Went to […]

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Everyone agrees that the South Piedmont Conference is a deep, well-balanced league, but in three major girls team sports, West Rowan was 44-2 in league play during the 2022-23 school year and swept the conference tournaments. salisburypost.com/2023/07/02…

High school athletics: Non-stop championships for Clarke - Salisbury Post

By Mike London mike.london@salisburypost.com MOUNT ULLA — Everyone agrees that the South Piedmont Conference is a deep, well-balanced league, but in three major girls team sports, West Rowan was 44-2...

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If a clothing store can offer a wide variety of things that both men and women would buy, then it allows for any kind of person to stop in to check out what they have. salisburypost.com/2023/07/02…

Best of both worlds: Gunpowder and Lead Clothing Boutique offers something for everyone - Salisbury...

SALISBURY — If a clothing store can offer a wide variety of things that both men and women would buy, then it allows for any kind of person to stop […]

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Construction of Macy’s Inc’s distribution and fulfillment center in China Grove continued Friday as as a helicopter crew placed air conditioning units on the roof. salisburypost.com/2023/06/30…

Construction at Macy's continues with AC units, tour - Salisbury Post

CHINA GROVE — Construction of Macy’s Inc’s distribution and fulfillment center in China Grove continued Friday as as a helicopter crew placed air conditioning units on the roof. The new […]

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Mike Geter’s football and basketball seasons contributed heavily to Central Carolina Conference championship hardware for the Salisbury Hornets, but it was his surprising baseball comeback that put him over the top. salisburypost.com/2023/07/01…

High school sports: Salisbury's Geter is Male Athlete of the Year - Salisbury Post

By Mike London mike.london@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Mike Geter’s football and basketball seasons contributed heavily to Central Carolina Conference championship hardware for the Salisbury...

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Apparently, there is such a thing as a free lunch. salisburypost.com/2023/07/01…

Rowan-Salisbury Schools offers free breakfast, lunch next year for all students - Salisbury Post

SALISBURY — Apparently, there is such a thing as a free lunch. Beginning in the fall, students enrolled in Rowan-Salisbury Schools, except Summit Virtual Academy, will be provided breakfast and […]

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Despite receiving a life-altering brain-tumor diagnosis, one A.L. Brown graduate did not let that stop him from living his senior year to the fullest. salisburypost.com/2023/07/01…

Against all odds: Recent A.L. Brown graduate grapples with brain tumor - Salisbury Post

KANNAPOLIS — Despite receiving a life-altering brain-tumor diagnosis, one A.L. Brown graduate did not let that stop him from living his senior year to the fullest. Leonardo Perez-Martinez doesn’t...

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The Landis police department recently moved its safe exchange zone to the front of the building because surveillance capabilities are enhanced there. salisburypost.com/2023/06/30…

Landis PD relocates safe exchange zone, lands new hire - Salisbury Post

LANDIS — The Landis police department recently moved its safe exchange zone to the front of the building because surveillance capabilities are enhanced there. According to Department of Public Safety...

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The Rowan-Salisbury Schools Board is currently one card short of a full deck, but a remaining board member discussed how to fill the empty seat during a Thursday meeting. salisburypost.com/2023/06/30…

RSS opens candidate window for board member replacement - Salisbury Post

SALISBURY — The Rowan-Salisbury Schools Board is currently one card short of a full deck, but a remaining board member discussed how to fill the empty seat during a Thursday […]

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In 1969, Margaret Basinger was a recent University of North Carolina graduate staying in Charlotte with no job to put her recently acquired education degree to the test. salisburypost.com/2023/06/30…

New book details the history of Knox Junior High - Salisbury Post

In 1969, Margaret Basinger was a recent University of North Carolina graduate staying in Charlotte with no job to put her recently acquired education degree to the test. She saw […]

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Rowan County is under an orange warning forecast for air quality on Thursday, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality says, due to smoke from Canada wildfires. salisburypost.com/2023/06/29…

Rowan County under air quality warning from Canada wildfire smoke - Salisbury Post

Rowan County is under an orange warning forecast for air quality on Thursday, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality says, due to smoke from Canada wildfires. However, the AirNow […]

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Every year, Salisbury-Rowan Utilities (SRU) releases its annual drinking water quality report to share with the public. salisburypost.com/2023/06/29…

A river runs through it: annual water quality report is released - Salisbury Post

SALISBURY — Every year, Salisbury-Rowan Utilities (SRU) releases its annual drinking water quality report to share with the public where their water comes from, what it consists of, and how […]

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The Faith Street Dance brought a large crowd to fill downtown North Main Street to watch Divided by Four play a concert on Saturday. The event kicked off the festivities hosted by the town to celebrate the Fourth of July. salisburypost.com/2023/06/29…

Faith Street Dance kicks off July Fourth festivities - Salisbury Post

FAITH — The Faith Street Dance brought a large crowd to fill downtown North Main Street to watch Divided by Four play a concert on Saturday. The event kicked off […]

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The Nina Dix Dog Adoption Center hosted its first open house on Saturday, June 17, allowing visitors and supporters to view all of the amenities and services the building will provide to housed dogs in the near future. salisburypost.com/2023/06/29…

New Dog Adoption Center hosts first open house - Salisbury Post

The Nina Dix Dog Adoption Center hosted its first open house on Saturday, June 17, allowing visitors and supporters to view all of the amenities and services the building will […]

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For kids growing up, summer is a three-month vacation from school to do something that won’t be graded at the end of class. salisburypost.com/2023/06/28…

Fun for everyone! Pickleball camp lets kids hit it back - Salisbury Post

SALISBURY — For kids growing up, summer is a three-month vacation from school to do something that won’t be graded at the end of class. For a while, they can […]

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A group of a dozen local children gathered Tuesday and Wednesday morning at the Rowan County Agricultural Center to learn about harvesting honey from a bee hive on the site, complete with tasting. salisburypost.com/2023/06/28…

Classes at Ag Center sweet as honey - Salisbury Post

A group of a dozen local children gathered Tuesday and Wednesday morning at the Rowan County Agricultural Center to learn about harvesting honey from a bee hive on the site, […]

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As severe thunderstorms and some intense winds rocked Salisbury late Monday evening, multiple North Ellis Street residents were sitting inside their vehicles when suddenly, a massive tree collapsed on top of them. salisburypost.com/2023/06/28…

Straight line winds mimic tornado, damaging houses and occupied cars - Salisbury Post

By Chandler Inions and Elisabeth Strillacci SALISBURY — Late Monday afternoon into the evening, a severe thunderstorm accompanied by what have been reported as straight-line winds swept through...

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Michael Swaringen is no stranger to golf championships. salisburypost.com/2023/06/27…

Local golf: Breakthrough win for Swaringen - Salisbury Post

By Mike London mike.london@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — As half of three winning teams in the Grady B. McCanless Four-Ball Tournament as well as a multiple title-holder in the Dugan Aycock Davidson...

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salisburypost.com/2023/06/27… Long-time Rowan County educator Dr. Sarah Hensley, lead administrator of Faith Academy, is stepping down from her position effective June 30.

Lead admin of Faith Academy stepping down, new staff announced - Salisbury Post

FAITH — Long-time Rowan County educator Dr. Sarah Hensley, lead administrator of Faith Academy, is stepping down from her position effective June 30. The Board of Directors of Faith Academy […]

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