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RCCC graduates first student from Potter's House

RCCC graduates first student from Potter's House

SALISBURY - With the national GED test changing effective January 1, 2014, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is doing its best to help individuals in Rowan and Cabarrus counties finish their GED.

The fact that she was able to complete her GED before test changes and the price increased significantly was just icing on the cake to Nicole Tomsich.

Potters House is one of a dozen off-site GED instructional programs that Rowan-Cabarrus Community College operates throughout Rowan and Cabarrus counties.

Looking for work? Rowan Helping Ministries has job opening

Looking for work?  Rowan Helping Ministries has job opening

SALISBURY - Rowan Helping Ministries is seeking a person to join the shelter staff. This part-time position would work 15-25 hours per week on weekdays, weekends and also work holidays.

This person needs to be comfortable around diverse people. They need to be willing to work at a fast pace, but be able to notice the “little things”. In this position the staff member would check-in or check-out guests daily from the overnight shelter, launder clothing, perform security checks of individuals in various programs, admit guests to the shelter and occasionally prepare simple meals.

Staff may also assist volunteers with weekend/holiday soup kitchen. Computer skills are preferred.

"Click It or Ticket" Campaign Now Under Way in NC

"Click It or Ticket" Campaign Now Under Way in NC

The Governor’s Highway Safety Program today officially launched its Memorial Day "Click It or Ticket" campaign, marking 20 years of seat belt safety awareness efforts that have saved countless lives.

To honor this milestone and show support for the cause, GHSP is asking North Carolinians to get out their cell phone cameras, snap a self-portrait of them buckled up while parked and share it on social media, using the hashtag, "#SafetySelfie."

"As the state that started "Click It or Ticket" two decades ago, we're known for finding unique ways to encourage people to fasten their seat belts," said Don Nail, interim director of GHSP. “The ‘#SafetySelfie’ is just one more example of our innovative approach to changing motorists' behavior for the better. By harnessing the power of social media, we hope to convince the small percentage of people who aren't buckling their seat belts that it's the right thing to do."

6 meth labs found in one house

6 meth labs found in one house

SALISBURY - The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigative Unit executed a search warrant, shortly after 7:30 am this morning, at 2406 Windswept Way, Rockwell.

Arrest warrants were issued for Joshua Aaron Senk, 32, in connection with six one-pot methamphetamine laboratories discovered at his residence. 

The laboratories were discovered during the execution of a state authorized search warrant.  Assisting in the investigation are Special Agents of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation’s Clandestine Laboratory Response Team. 

Senk will be charged with counts related to the manufacturing of methamphetamine.  Additional arrests could be forthcoming.    

 

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Spencer man charged with trying sell oxycodone pills, report says

SALISBURY, NC (WBTV)- A Spencer man was arrested in Salisbury Thursday after deputies say he was trying to sell oxycodone pills.

James Brian Javis, 49, of Spencer, is charged with two counts of trafficking opium or heroin, conspiring to traffic opium/heroin, possession with intent to manufacture, sell, or distribute a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to a news release from the Rowan County Sheriff's Office.

Javis was stopped by deputies in the parking lot of Chick-fil-A on East Innes Street.

Deputies found Javis had 100 oxycodone pills in the car that were not prescribed to him and he was attempting to sell them to unknown individuals, according to the report.

Javis was placed in the Rowan County Dentention Center under a $252,500 bond.

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Updating your summer wardrobe

Updating your summer wardrobe

When the seasons change, your wardrobe changes too.

"Fashion has changed so much," said Ann Taylor store manager Luca Grenaway.

"It just gives you an opportunity to express yourself."

Whether you'd like to change it up on a vacation, buy a few new shirts, or completely remake yourself; you have one month to spruce up your look, so it's time to get started!

One of the major challenges the fashion-forward face, however, is cost.

If you are trying to stay fresh for less, experts say start taking inventory.

"Think about what you have in your closet," said Grenaway.

"Keep it in mind when you're shopping. A lot of times you might find a great piece that might match something you haven't worn in 10 years."

Grenaway recommends deciding what kind of clothing you're interested in buying before you hit the mall.

After you've figured out your style, it's time to pick out your clothes and go shopping.

Comm Barber: Farm To School Calendar contest winners announced

Comm Barber: Farm To School Calendar contest winners announced

SALISBURY - From Rowan County Commissioner Jon Barber:

Good day all,   As we recognize our Rowan-Salisbury School students, teachers, and parents as winners of the NC Farm to School calendar artwork contest, this achievement is just as important as a team or individual winning a state athletic championship.   I like to refer to them as North Carolina's "best athletes of artwork."   The following students and teachers, out of thousands of entries across the state, have been chosen the "best athletes of artwork" in a state wide artwork competition for the NC Farm to School annual calendar and will be recognized at the May 20th County Commissioner meeting.