North Rowan Baseball Looks to Freshmen Class for Turnaround
New coach Tim Everett believes young talent can help revive struggling program
East Rowan Mustangs Softball Rebuilds, But Remain Dangerous
Duke's Cameron Boozer Sweeps ACC Player and Rookie of the Year Awards
Lifestyle
Salisbury Fire Chief Addresses Department Staffing Shortage, Ladder Truck Out of Service
Fire Chief Bob Parnell justifies decision to take Ladder 3 out of service due to lack of personnel

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
Sports
Longtime West Rowan Coach David Hunt Dies at 77
Hunt made major impact as educator, baseball coach, and football assistant in Rowan County

Catawba men's basketball earns 3rd seed in NCAA Southeast Regional
Indians to face 6th-seeded Columbus State in opening round
Wake Forest's Juke Harris leads comeback win over California
Sophomore forward records double-double with 31 points and 15 rebounds
Politics
North Carolina Primary Shakes Up State Legislature
Voters punish incumbents on both sides of the aisle, signaling broader anti-establishment mood

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.