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Recycle Your Christmas Tree at County’s Julian Road Site
An unsheared Christmas tree in New York State circa 1951 displays the natural form of the tree’s branches. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Public Announcement ♦Recycle your Christmas tree at Julian Road site...
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Phil Robertson Back On Duck Dynasty After A and E Swamped by Irate Public Outcry
Duck Dynasty (Photo credit: Rick Payette) RFP Staff ♦Phil Robertson is back on Duck Dynasty after A & E was “swamped” by an irate public outcry according to several national news sources....
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Letter-to-the-Editor: Teens and the Art of Feeling Nothing
British box art for the PC version of Grand Theft Auto (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Barbara Mason-Dobbs, Charlotte, N.C. ♦Some teens act like it’s cool to show they feel nothing when watching extreme...
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The Rowan Free Press Plan to Lift Salisbury, NC Out of Poverty. Coming in...
Steve Mensing, Editor ♦25% of the folks living in Salisbury dwell in poverty according to U.S. Census stats. Before more urban flight takes place here and city’s undeniable poverty mounts further, the...
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Letter-to-the-Editor: Downtown Salisbury Inc. Left Salisbury in the Lurch on...
Missy Phillips, Salisbury, N.C. ♦Downtown Salisbury Inc. acted thoughtlessly at the last minute to back out of “New Years Eve at the Bell Tower” and leave Salisbury in the lurch. Many of us are...
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News from the Daily House Call
Press Release ♦The Daily House Call STATE: NC tax changes take effect Wednesday. http://www.wral.com/nc-tax-changes-take-effect-wednesday/13257593/ An overhaul of North Carolina’s tax code that...
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Letter-to-the-Editor: Was Erica Parsons a Victim of Human Trafficking?
Verna Howell, Rockwell, N.C. ♦Unless they find those human remains were little Erica Parsons I think the investigators need to turn their attention to the idea that Erica may be the victim of human...
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Rowan Live Scanner Now Available
RFP Staff ♦The Rowan Free Press added a Rowan Live Scanner for our readers to follow crime, fires, and emergencies occurring throughout Rowan County and Salisbury 24/7. Listen in on our Sheriff’s...
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Letter-to-the Editor: Behind Salisbury Schools Poor Performance: Drugs,...
Salisbury High School (North Carolina) (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Staci Morgan, Salisbury, N.C. ♦Once upon a time the public schools in Salisbury used to be decent–maybe 10 years ago. Today, putting it...
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North Carolina Starts Issuing No-Fee Voter ID Cards Today
Public announcement ♦Today marks the first day of North Carolina issuing no-fee voter identification cards. These cards can me made at any North Carolina DMV driver license office. Applications for...
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Running for Office in Rowan County? What You Need to Do
Rowan County Board of Elections ♦Running for Office? All Candidates running for office must open a committee. Forms for opening the committee may be obtained from the Board of Elections Office. Most...
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Jon Barber Announces His Candidacy for Re-Election to the County Commissioner
RFP Staff ♦After receiving complaints from Rowan County residents who allege the Facebook website: “Citizens to Re-Elect Jon Barber County Commissioner” misuses their names and photos to imply they...
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329 S. Main Currently Off the Table as County and School Board Move Toward...
Steve Mensing, Editor ♦In welcome news for both the County Commissioners and the Rowan-Salisbury School System, the two former adversarial bodies may be moving toward closure on the Central Office...
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A Letter-to: Rep. Richard Hudson
Rick Johnson, USAF Ret., Combat Communications, Oath Keeper ♦Rep. Richard Hudson, I want you to know, I am disgusted with Congress and their “Don’t give a crap” attitude towards veterans. Congress has...
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County Commission Meeting for Monday January 6th. Will School Board Proposals...
RFP Staff ♦The Rowan County Commissioners will meet on Monday January 6th at 3 P.M. at the Commission Chambers, County Building, 130 West Innes Street, Salisbury, N.C. Tonight the Commission Chairman...
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Video: The Last Gun Control Video You’ll Need to See
MrVirtualPresident.com ♦The Last Gun Control Video You’ll Ever Require:
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Wintery Blast Sweeps Across the Rowan County Tundra! 7 Degrees Expected Monday
RFP Staff ♦Get out your parkas and thermal underwear Monday as the Winter slams into Rowan County. National Weather Bureau forecasts record 7 degree temperatures and icy roads. Bundle up and enjoy...
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Carolina Thread Trail Mall: Indoor Environmental Breakththrough. Are Thread...
Steve Mensing, Editor Here’s is the very latest on the Carolina Thread Trail issue along with readings to provide a better understanding:...
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Residual Petroleum Uncovered at 329 S. Main. So Much for Slander of Title
RFP Staff ♦329 S. Main Street is flat lined as a near future possibility for downtown Central Office. So much for city’s call for slander of title. 504 N. Main lengthens its lead as a front runner...
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Commissioner Caskey Says School Proposals on Commission Agenda Tomorrow
RFP Staff ♦Commissioner Caskey Says School proposals on commission agenda tomorrow. Commissioners will discuss the possibilities of 504 N. Main, offered by the Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education,...
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