Salisbury High Baseball Falls in Season Opener
Pitchers Honeycutt and Young combine for 10 strikeouts in 5-2 loss to South Davidson
High school baseball: Pitching will be Cougars' strength
Livingstone College Women's Basketball Dominates Shaw University
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.
Crime
Suspect Arrested for Shooting Motorist on I-85 in North Carolina
The 29-year-old suspect faces multiple felony charges in the road rage incident.

Former South Salisbury Firefighter Charged with Insurance Fraud
Allegedly received over $100,000 in disability payments he was not entitled to
Salisbury Approves Flock Safety Cameras Amid Privacy Concerns
ACLU experts warn of surveillance risks as city touts cameras as 'force multiplier' for police.
Sports
Anderson Ends Catawba's Home Winning Streak
Catawba's 11-game home winning streak comes to an end with a 92-81 loss to Anderson

Catawba Women's Basketball Clinches Critical OT Win Against Anderson
Indians secure key conference victory to stay in playoff contention
Mobley Leads Livingstone to CIAA Victory Over Rams
Blue Bears close regular season with 79-76 win against Winston-Salem State
Health
Salisbury's Annual Health Fair Returns with More Vendors
The Reach Church-sponsored event aims to provide screenings and health education to the community.

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.
Heart Health Event Planned at Trinity Oaks
Register by February 19 to attend the 'Understanding Your Heart' talk featuring Novant Health cardiologists.
Politics
Salisbury Releases Firefighter Compensation Details Amid Staffing Concerns
City responds to union's claims of short staffing and high turnover in the fire department.

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