Salisbury Releases Firefighter Compensation Details Amid Staffing Concerns
City responds to union's claims of short staffing and high turnover in the fire department.
Catawba baseball beats Mars Hill in SAC series opener
Salisbury's Annual Health Fair Returns with More Vendors
Lifestyle
Boyden High Class of 1959 Celebrates 20 Years of Lunch Bunch Reunions
The group of high school classmates has been meeting monthly since 2005 to stay connected.

Civitans Honor Local Clergy at Appreciation Event
Retired Bishop Tim Smith delivers keynote address on Christian Nationalism
Darrell Blackwelder: Winter Broadleaf Weeds Best Controlled Early
Herbicide blends containing 2,4-D and dicamba work best for early-season weed control in fescue lawns.
Health
Heart Health Event Planned at Trinity Oaks
Register by February 19 to attend the 'Understanding Your Heart' talk featuring Novant Health cardiologists.

Local Organizations Join Forces to Support Heart Health
Rowan Public Library System, Town of Spencer Library, Rowan County Public Health, and American Heart Association collaborate to provide free blood pressure monitoring resources.
Heartful Living brings added compassion to dementia care
New initiative at Virginia Casey Center for Memory Care aims to embrace residents' shifting realities.
Sports
Hornets Lose Marquee High School Basketball Matchup
Robinson beats Salisbury 62-53 in battle for South Piedmont Conference title

Catawba Women's Basketball Defeats Emory & Henry
Mary Spry scores 28 points in 73-67 victory
Catawba Softball Wins Six Games in Three Days
The Indians improve to 7-3 on the season after a dominant stretch.
Politics
Rowan County Commissioner Candidate Charged with Stalking, Calls Allegations "Attack on Journalism"
Josh Harrington denies claims, says he was just doing his job as an independent journalist investigating misconduct.

Salisbury Protesters Rally Against National ICE Presence
Local groups organize demonstration near Bell Tower Green against immigration enforcement agency
Anti-ICE Protest Planned for Downtown Salisbury
Local groups call for 'no school, no work, no shopping' in solidarity with national shutdown