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Arts
June Arts Wrap Up
June Arts Wrap Up June is filled with events and fun arts-related opportunities for children and...
Education
Rowan’s Summer Camps: Options for All
For parents and caregivers around Rowan County, the Thursday morning following the close of the 2021-22 school year went one of two ways. The lucky clutched mugs of hot coffee, gazing dreamily on the sight of dozing children taking full advantage of one of summer break’s many perks: sleeping in.
Health
Summer Fun Without The Burn
With temperatures reaching into the 90’s last week, and people heading out to sunny places for vacation, I thought it would be good to review sun protection strategies.
Greenspace
Farm to Table
Ironically this “new” movement dates to the early 1960s as a biproduct of the “hippie movement.” As people grew bored with processed foods, they looked to local farms to provide them with fresh vegetables, fruits, and meats.
Business Community
No Matter the Size, Businesses Grow in Salisbury
No Matter the Size, Businesses Grow in Salisbury About two months ago, I interviewed a young woman...
Municipalities
The Empire Hotel Restoration: Building a New Empire for Salisbury/Rowan
When Brett Krueger first visited Salisbury’s Empire Hotel, he couldn’t believe what he was seeing. It’s always been the most talked about building in town, but Brett is from Charlotte. Salisbury was not on his historic-development radar. A developer for 25 years, he was busy making buildings beautiful in Asheville and Charlotte.
Attractions
Drivers Start Your Engines… in Rowan County
Full disclosure I am not originally from Rowan County, but I moved to this area in the late 1980s and consider it home.
High Rock Lake
Memorial Day Reflection and Fishing
One of the cool things about lake living is that we get to meet lots of people who are using our ‘back yard’ for recreation – fishing, boating, kayaking, and more.
Latest Videos
10 Best Things to Happen in Rowan in 2019
2019 was a spectacular year, especially for Rowan County! Whether it be the million dollar investments into our community or the largest incoming freshman class for the number eight private college in North Carolina, Rowan County has made several memories for the books. Take a look at the top 10 accomplishments and some honorable mentions in Rowan County for 2019!
