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Rowan Wild black bear Ruff dies
ROWAN COUNTY — An iconic black bear featured at Dan Nicholas Park died last month after health complications forced his caretakers to euthanize him. “It is with much sadness that we share the news of the passing of our black bear, Ruff,” Rowan Wild said in a statement. Rowan Wild is a small nature facility located […] The post Rowan Wild black bear Ruff dies appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Blotter: Shots fired after argument over speed on gravel road
SALISBURY — A deliver driver reported a shooting while attempting to make a delivery in Salisbury on Wednesday. According to reports with the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office, the driver was confronted by residents in the 700 block of East Bend Lane in Salisbury about his speed on the gravel road. During the ensuing argument, a […] The post Blotter: Shots fired after argument over speed on gravel road appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Chris Madden Focused on Minimizing Mistakes With Title in Mind Every Race
CONCORD, NC – The smallest hinderances throughout the year can be the difference between celebrating a title at the World of Outlaws World Finals or watching someone else do it. For Chris Madden, his goal is to eliminate those small issues and finally stand as a World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model champion.
NC High School student sues school after being suspended for saying ‘illegal aliens’
NORTH CAROLINA (LOOTPRESS) – A North Carolina High School student is suing his school after they suspended him for saying the phrase ‘illegal aliens’ in class. The 16-year-old’s mother, Leah McGhee, says the lawsuit is warranted because the High School was essentially calling her son a racist, and she doesn’t want his chances of getting […]
Cleveland fire dept. board calls for third party investigation following mass resignations
CLEVELAND — A Facebook post in the West Rowan News, Events and Fun page last weekend sparked concerns about the Cleveland Community Volunteer Fire Department’s capacity to fulfill its daily operational requirements. The post stated that 15 firefighters tendered their resignations from the fire department, citing Chief Kenny Payne’s administration as the reason. While the post was […] The post Cleveland fire dept. board calls for third party investigation following mass resignations appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Rowan County resident is one of Iredell’s newest deputies
Submitted Rowan County’s Brock Hager has become one of Iredell County’s newest deputies. Hager completed school in Rowan County before enrolling in Basic Law Enforcement Training. He worked on a local farm. Seven others have completed BLET at Mitchell Community College and joined the ranks as deputy in the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office, according to […] The post Rowan County resident is one of Iredell’s newest deputies appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Decide what to eat, drink, see and do at the Gibson Mill in Concord with this guide
Gibson Mill in Concord is home to a food hall, breweries, an escape room, the largest antique mall in the South, an antique auto showroom, and more.Why it matters: Thanks to its growing list of tenants, and partly because of construction disrupting downtown Concord, people in the area are calling Gibson Mill the new downtown. Catch up quick: Gibson Mill was established in 1899 as a plant for the Cannon Mills Company, the Kannapolis-based textile manufacturing company. It thrived for decades until it closed in 2003. One year later, Joe Liles, Tom Cotter and George "Jock" Liles purchased the property...
Interstate traffic stopped when man pulls over and strips naked in roadway
SALISBURY — A man was arrested on Tuesday after deputies said he caused a traffic jam on Interstate 85 by stopping in the road and stripping naked. Deputies initially responded to the 81,000 block of southbound Interstate 85 in reference to a welfare check, said Captain Mark McDaniel, public information officer for the Rowan County […] The post Interstate traffic stopped when man pulls over and strips naked in roadway appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Man charged with returning to same location multiple times and breaking into vehicles
KANNAPOLIS — A man has been charged with multiple counts of felony breaking and entering of a motor vehicle after police said he went back to an auto repair store in Kannapolis multiple times and stole from vehicles. Billy Ray McIntyre, 63, was arrested on Tuesday according to online jail records and charged with two […] The post Man charged with returning to same location multiple times and breaking into vehicles appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Salisbury modifies their investment grant program
SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council voted to make changes to the city’s investment grant program to match Rowan County’s policy at its May 7 meeting. Downtown Development Director Sada Troutman said the policy incentives Salisbury has now for businesses looking to relocate to the area were created in March 2006, with the county altering […] The post Salisbury modifies their investment grant program appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Farmers market kicks off its new year; Growth seen from last year
The China Grove Farmers Market kicked off its new season May 7 at the Main Street Marketplace, 308 S. Main St., China Grove and will be held there every Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. in the parking lot. Rodney Phillips, mayor of China Grove, took this opportunity to welcome all of the vendors who were there […] The post Farmers market kicks off its new year; Growth seen from last year appeared first on Salisbury Post.
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