Two years ago next week, Dylan Smith had a guardian angel watching over him. The then-rising West Rowan junior was in a ...

SALISBURY — Senior Helpers, a provider of in-home senior care services, recently announced the opening of its newest location ...

The newest person tasked with leading A.L. Brown High School is a familiar face to the Wonders. In a press release, ...

Brice Knox started the winning rally in the big game against Mooresville on Tuesday with a hit, and then he made a ...

Filing is opening for local races on Monday, with municipalities throughout Rowan County having positions open on their boards. The filing period officially opens on Monday, July 7, at 8 a.m. and runs ...

By Tom Campbell Donald Trump’s customary bluster, intimidation and threats backfired on him this time. It might well result in a Democrat winning the 2026 U.S. Senate election in our state. Senator ...

I had the immense pleasure of seeing the now-retired WBTV reporter (and hometown hero) David Whisenant just about every morning, five days a week. David and I would meet at the Rowan County Sheriff’s ...

By Wilson Cherry Working with individuals who have developmental and intellectual disabilities has proven to be a very rewarding and meaningful experience over the last 40 years for me.  One of the ...

By Chris Boardman It’s difficult to imagine life without an addiction. That may sound dramatic to some, but for me, it’s reality. The normal reaction when I tell people is usually something like, “Oh, ...

By John Hood When we commemorate the formal birthday of the United States of America, we don’t just celebrate a place, a set of governmental institutions, and a shared history that binds together ...

Even though August is generally the month when weeds flourish, they seem to have an edge this summer with excessive rain and ...

When Lewis Reid was notified that the members of the Faith Fourth of July committee wanted him to serve as the grand marshal ...