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Duke Energy · Rowan County

Duke Energy Seeks Add Gas-Fired Plants in Rowan County

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Duke Energy wants to add two natural gas-powered turbines at its former coal-fired plant in Rowan County, according to a filing with the N.C. Utilities Commission. The project at the former Buck Steam Station would have a combined capacity of 850 megawatts and may open by 2030. A 718-megawatt natural gas-fired plant opened at the site in 2011.See the Story

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Edging beyond the comfort zone: Spencer hosts third annual youth fire camp - Salisbury Post

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By Elisabeth Strillacci SPENCER — For the third year in a row, young people from Spencer and around Rowan County got a hands-on education about what being a firefighter is all about. The Justin E. Monroe Fire Camp is a three-day program for students who are heading into grades six through nine. This year’s camp, which is hosted by the Spencer Fire Department and taught by Chief Michael Lanning and his department, ran July 22-24, and ended in a g…Read Article

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'I was really scared.'— Livingstone student at center of viral police video - Salisbury Post

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SALISBURY — A video recently began circulating on social media that shows a young Black male’s violent encounter with law enforcement. Although it happened in Jacksonville, Florida, that young man is a Livingstone Blue Bear. William Anthony McNeil Jr. was arrested on Feb. 19 and charged with resisting arrest. However, a video shot on McNeil’s phone from inside the car that was posted on Sunday went viral, prompting reactions from law enforcement…Read Article

Shooting Thursday causes minor injuries - Salisbury Post

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Property tax discount deadlines approaching - Salisbury Post

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Since the mid 1900s, Rowan County has offered taxpayers a discount for paying their property taxes early. If residents pay before July 31, they receive a discount of 1.5 percent. If they pay before Aug. 31, a discount of one percent is given. If residents drop off their tax payments in person or pay online, so long as the payment is made by the deadline date the discount will be received. If taxpayers mail in their payments than the envelope mus…Taxes · Salisbury Read Article

Officer cleared in internal investigation into officer-involved shooting in Spencer - Salisbury Post

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SPENCER — The name of the officer involved in a shooting that occurred just after 6:30 p.m. July 8 on Charles Street in front of North Rowan Elementary School and the department’s internal investigation has cleared him. A single car crash was reported at 6:39 p.m. that evening, and according to Spencer Police Chief Michael File, “within minutes of arrival, fire department personnel requested an emergency response by law enforcement.” Fire Chief…Salisbury, North Carolina · Salisbury Read Article

Deputies searching for person who shot, killed Rockwell man on tractor - Salisbury Post

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County updates RCC plan to potentially include Salisbury in planning "one-stop shop" - Salisbury Post

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SALISBURY — As part of the ongoing renovations of the Rowan Community Center, formerly the West End Plaza, the county is looking to create a “one-stop shop,” which would include the planning department, tax collections and any other departments involved in issuing permits or performing inspections. On Monday, the board of commissioners voted to amend the master plan of the project to include the Salisbury Planning and Zoning Department, a move t…Salisbury, North Carolina · Salisbury Read Article

RoCo Public Health releases State of the County Health Report - Salisbury Post

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Earlier this week, Rowan County Public Health announced the release of the 2024 State of the County Health (SOTCH) Report, which provides an in-depth overview of the county’s progress on key health priorities, highlights emerging health concerns and showcases the impact of collaborative programs. The report reflects significant advancements in health services, access and community outcomes since the completion of the 2021 Community Health Needs …Salisbury, North Carolina · Salisbury Read Article

Rowan sweeps Wilkes junior softballers

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The Wilkes County American Legion junior softball team dropped a season-finale doubleheader Monday at Rowan County Post 342.Rowan County, North Carolina · Rowan County Read Article

City purchases Salisbury Depot with plans for multiple projects; HSF using sale to focus on revolving fund - Salisbury Post

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SALISBURY — Salisbury announced Tuesday that it would be purchasing the historic Salisbury Depot from the Historic Salisbury Foundation for approximately $3.5 million. The purchase is an important step in a trio of projects, which include connection of rail service to Asheville, a second platform for the railroad and the city’s planned multimodal transportation hub. Funding for the purchase and subsequent renovations and improvements of the buil…Salisbury, North Carolina · Salisbury Read Article

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Duke Energy Seeks Add Gas-Fired Plants in Rowan County

Edging beyond the comfort zone: Spencer hosts third annual youth fire camp - Salisbury Post

'I was really scared.'— Livingstone student at center of viral police video - Salisbury Post

Shooting Thursday causes minor injuries - Salisbury Post

Property tax discount deadlines approaching - Salisbury Post

Officer cleared in internal investigation into officer-involved shooting in Spencer - Salisbury Post

Deputies searching for person who shot, killed Rockwell man on tractor - Salisbury Post

County updates RCC plan to potentially include Salisbury in planning "one-stop shop" - Salisbury Post

RoCo Public Health releases State of the County Health Report - Salisbury Post

Rowan sweeps Wilkes junior softballers

City purchases Salisbury Depot with plans for multiple projects; HSF using sale to focus on revolving fund - Salisbury Post

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Shooting Thursday causes minor injuries - Salisbury Post

Property tax discount deadlines approaching - Salisbury Post

Officer cleared in internal investigation into officer-involved shooting in Spencer - Salisbury Post

Deputies searching for person who shot, killed Rockwell man on tractor - Salisbury Post

County updates RCC plan to potentially include Salisbury in planning "one-stop shop" - Salisbury Post

RoCo Public Health releases State of the County Health Report - Salisbury Post

Rowan sweeps Wilkes junior softballers

City purchases Salisbury Depot with plans for multiple projects; HSF using sale to focus on revolving fund - Salisbury Post