Freshman's Half-Court Heave Sends Hornets to State Title Game
Royce Perkins' buzzer-beater lifts Salisbury High over Central Davidson in regional final
Salisbury Fire Chief Addresses Department Staffing Shortage, Ladder Truck Out of Service
North Carolina Primary Shakes Up State Legislature
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
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.
Sports
East Rowan Mustangs Win First Boys Golf Match
High school team posts strong scores in cold, windy conditions at McCanless

Hornets Rally at Lexington, Advance to Next Round
Salisbury boys basketball team overcomes slow start to defeat Lexington 72-57 in 4A state playoffs
West Rowan's Watts signs with Lenoir-Rhyne football
Defensive back Lucas Watts to join Bears' 41-man recruiting class
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.