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Salisbury begins process to shut down piece of W. Franklin St. - Salisbury Post

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Salisbury begins process to shut down piece of W. Franklin St. - Salisbury Post

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council voted to set a public hearing for the closure of a portion of West Franklin Street, starting the process of closing the road so that the two city-owned facilities on either side can be connected. The petition was filed by city departments and requested the closing of West Franklin Street between North Fulton Street and North Church Street. Public Works Director Chris Tester said the request was made in conj…Read Article

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office concludes drug investigation with multiple arrests, seizures - Salisbury Post

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Rowan County Sheriff’s Office concludes drug investigation with multiple arrests, seizures - Salisbury Post

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Faith Fourth photo exhibit provides memories of celebration - Salisbury Post

Salisbury, North Carolina · Salisbury

Faith Fourth photo exhibit provides memories of celebration - Salisbury Post

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Dockside blues: Proposed house bill will hurt small fishermen - Salisbury Post

(Editor’s note: On Wednesday, the N.C. Senate passed through HB 442, a bill that would ban shoreline shrimp trawling in the state. It now returns to the General Assembly. Proponents of the bill argue it will help prevent bycatch. Opponents of the bill see it as an attack on fishermen’s livelihoods.) By Corbett Holden I can honestly say with my whole heart that growing up as a “fish house” kid was the best thing to ever happen to me. As a kid, g…Salisbury, North Carolina · Salisbury Read Article

Salisbury-Rowan NAACP kicks off its 30th Juneteenth celebration - WCCB Charlotte's CW

SALISBURY, N.C. – This is the 30th year for the Salisbury-Rowan NAACP’s Juneteenth celebration. It kicked off with a prayer service Wednesday night. There’s a screening of a documentary on the history of Juneteenth on Friday. The celebration continues through the weekend with it’s big event planned for Saturday. Salisbury-Rowan NAACP President Gemale Black says it’s all about community. He says, “It’s important to celebrate, to remember our Blac…Juneteenth · Salisbury See the Story

Monroe Street School secured, timeline laid out for compliance - Salisbury Post

SALISBURY — Livingstone College officials have met the city’s deadline to secure the former Monroe Street School and have agreed to a timeline for restoration of parts of the building such as the roof, windows and doors. Code Services Manager Michael Cotilla reported to the Salisbury City Council on Tuesday that all entrances to the Samuel E. Duncan Education Center, which stands at the corner of West Monroe and Lloyd streets, have been secured …Salisbury, North Carolina · Salisbury Read Article

Campbell to speak at Moore’s chapel for Men’s Day on Sunday - Salisbury Post

SALISBURY — Elder Darrius Campbell will be the guest speaker at Moore’s Chapel AME Zion Church’s Men’s Day Program on Sunday, June 22, at 3 p.m. Campbell serves as the executive pastor of Harvest City Church in Greensboro. Campbell, native of Salisbury, is the son of Sandra Horton and Douglas Campbell Sr. In 2011, he graduated from Salisbury High School and went on to matriculate at North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro where he earn…Salisbury, North Carolina · Salisbury Read Article

Salisbury approves budget; tax rate holds steady while sewer and water, stormwater fees increase - Salisbury Post

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council voted to approve the recommended budget on Tuesday without any changes, holding the tax rate steady and implementing stormwater, water and sewer and development fee increases. The budget keeps the city’s property tax rate at $0.665 per $100 of valuation and the downtown rate at $0.156. The City Council also approved an updated recommended fee schedule, with the changes to stormwater and water and sewer rate…Salisbury, North Carolina · Salisbury Read Article

Catawba named college of distinction: National guide honors institutions with a student-centered approach to undergraduate education - Salisbury Post

SALISBURY — In a higher education landscape often dominated by rankings and test scores, Catawba College has been recognized for what truly matters: a transformative undergraduate experience. For the 2025-2026 academic year, Catawba has been named a College of Distinction, a prestigious designation awarded to schools whose commitment to engaged, experiential education sets them apart. This recognition is based on Colleges of Distinction’s unique…Education · Salisbury Read Article

Salisbury's Alford earns doctorate - Salisbury Post

Dr. Angela R. Alford achieved a major milestone last month, earning the doctorate in educational leadership from Gardner-Webb University. This is a powerful testament to her dedication to lifelong learning and her mission to uplift communities through education. Alford is a 1999 graduate of Livingstone College, where she received a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in education, which was the beginning of the foundation needed for sh…Salisbury, North Carolina · Salisbury Read Article

Salisbury Post delivery to be disrupted by holiday - Salisbury Post

Thursday’s Salisbury Post will still be available on newsstands around Rowan County on Thursday. However, the U.S. Post Office will be closed in federal observance of Juneteeth, so delivery of Thursday’s paper won’t come until Friday. The electronic edition of Thursday’s Post will go live like it normally does, but there will be no Friday electronic edition so as not to overlap with the Friday paper delivery. Thank you for being a reader. The po…Salisbury, North Carolina · Salisbury Read Article

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