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4th of July Kids Parade in Salisbury
Celebrate Independence Day on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the 4th of July Kids Parade in Downtown Salisbury, North Carolina. The parade starts at 10 a.m. at City Hall, 217 S Main Street, and ends at Rowan Museum, 202 N Main Street. Downtown Salisbury is about 42 miles from Charlotte. It’s closer to Concord, Kannapolis, and other towns and cities near the northern I-85 corridor.
Miss Statesville’s Teen wins Miss North Carolina’s Teen 2024
Kamryn Hollowell, Miss Statesville’s Teen, was crowned Miss North Carolina’s Teen 2024 on Saturday afternoon at High Point Theatre. Hollowell, who lives in Clayton, will represent the State of North Carolina at the upcoming Miss America’s Teen competition. “Having started in the organization eight years ago as...
Rowan County Veteran Queen candidates
Compiled by Karen Kistler Kayla Grace Trexler Birthday: April 13, 2006 Veteran organization you are representing: VFW Post 9134, Rockwell School and grade completed in 2024: East Rowan, 2024 graduate Activities and accomplishments: Chorus, got a cord for attending all four years Sports: Cheerleading, volleyball Academics: Early graduate with all A’s Plans for the future: […] The post Rowan County Veteran Queen candidates appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Transportation Museum to renovate historic structures
SPENCER — Earlier this week, the North Carolina Transportation Museum announced plans to renovate two historic structures, the Powerhouse and Car Repair Shed, creating opportunities for continued growth at the state historic site. The Powerhouse, constructed in 1896, supplied both power and steam pressure for both shop tools and heat throughout the former Southern Railway […] The post Transportation Museum to renovate historic structures appeared first on Salisbury Post.
History on Tap: Event brings Dr. Norman Sloop back to childhood home
SALISBURY — Dr. Norman Sloop spent his formative years in the 1930s in a house on the corner of what is now Park Avenue and North Shaver Street. On Thursday, Sloop returned to the Bradshaw House after the exterior was restored by the Historic Salisbury Foundation. Sloop and some of his family went to the […] The post History on Tap: Event brings Dr. Norman Sloop back to childhood home appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Microchip clinic available ahead of July 4th holiday
SALISBURY — Every Independence Day, Americans turn their eyes to the sky in anticipation of a dazzling fireworks display. However, for furry friends, the fireworks shows can be traumatic. According to the American Animal Hospital Association animal control officials across the country see a 30 percent to 60 percent increase in lost pets each year between […] The post Microchip clinic available ahead of July 4th holiday appeared first on Salisbury Post.
City of Statesville announces holiday week schedule
City of Statesville offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. The following are important changes to city services and schedules:. ♦ Residential Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday routes will remain on their regular schedule. Thursday and Friday routes will be collected on Friday, July 5.
Iredell County will hold public meeting on July 11 to discuss plans for new Harmony Convenience Center
Iredell County will hold a public meeting regarding plans for the new Harmony Convenience Center on July 11. The meeting will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Harmony Community Center, located 187 Highland Point Avenue in Harmony. The county recently purchased a 40-acre parcel of land in...
Charlotte’s Nucor Steel Building New $20 Million Rebar Factory in Davidson County
This new facility will be adjacent to Nucor’s steel rebar micro mill in Lexington, about 30 miles northeast of Charlotte. The average annual wage for jobs at the new plant will be $65,000, surpassing the county’s average wage of $51,201. The facility’s new jobs could generate an annual payroll impact of more than $1.6 million for the region.
Statesville Planning Board recommends rezoning for Holland Farms development
The City of Statesville Planning Board on Tuesday recommended approval of a request to rezone a 364-acre tract for the proposed Holland Farms development. Residents who live near the site of the proposed development packed Statesville City Hall to express their opposition to the project. During the public hearing, more than a dozen residents told planning board members that the massive development, which originally included plans for more than 1,000 units, would destroy the rural character of their community, compromise their safety and overwhelm area roads.
Dates and fees for filing for nonpartisan local offices announced
The Davidson County Board of Elections reminds the public of the dates and fees of candidate filing for the following offices in Davidson County, North Carolina. Interested candidates for these offices should file at the Davidson County Board of Elections office located at 945 North Main Street, Suite A, Lexington, NC 27292 during regular business hours.
Salisbury receives AARP grant: Part of nationwide program to make communities more livable
SALISBURY — The AARP announced that the city of Salisbury has received a 2024 Community Challenge grant — part of the largest group of grantees to date with $3.8 million awarded among 343 organizations nationwide. “AARP North Carolina is committed to working with local leaders, advocates and policymakers to make our communities better places to […] The post Salisbury receives AARP grant: Part of nationwide program to make communities more livable appeared first on Salisbury Post.
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