North Carolina Primary Shakes Up State Legislature
Voters punish incumbents on both sides of the aisle, signaling broader anti-establishment mood
East Rowan Mustangs Win First Boys Golf Match
Hornets Rally at Lexington, Advance to Next Round
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
Rowan Public Library to Host Consumer Fraud and Identity Theft Program
Free informational session aims to equip community with knowledge to protect personal and financial information
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.

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.
Sports
West Rowan's Watts signs with Lenoir-Rhyne football
Defensive back Lucas Watts to join Bears' 41-man recruiting class

Raiders Softball Looks to Build on 2025 Success
South Rowan High School softball team aims to build on last year's 15-8 record and playoff appearance.
High school softball: Lots of changes for Falcons
West Rowan softball team faces uncertainty at key positions after losing five starters
Politics
Salisbury Lowers Traffic Study Threshold for New Developments
City Council approves policy change to trigger more traffic analyses for new projects

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.