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6 hrs ago | WBTV

Spencer man charged with trying sell oxycodone pills, report says

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.

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Related Topix: Spencer, NC, Drugs

14 hrs ago | WCNC-TV Charlotte

Rowan County officials find 6 'one-pot' meth labs

The Rowan County Sheriff's Office is drawing up charges against a Rockwell man in connection with the discovery of six "one-pot" meth labs discovered on Wednesday morning.

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Related Topix: Rockwell, NC, Drugs

Wed May 15, 2013

WRAL.com

Proposal to shift control of Wake schools clears Senate

A bill that would put the Wake County Board of Commissioners in control of area school buildings and land moved closer to passage Wednesday, despite criticism that it was politically motivated.

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Related Topix: The Wake, Pop/Rock, Wake County, NC, Iredell County, NC, Mecklenburg County, NC, Henderson County, NC

The Charlotte Observer

Former foster parent charged with sex crimes against children

William Wayne Jones, a foster parent in Spencer from 2001 to 2004 was charged with four counts of sexual offense and four counts of taking indecent liberties with a child.

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Related Topix: Spencer, NC

Mon May 13, 2013

WSOCTV

Man on horse hit by car in good condition Monday

On Monday night, Eyewitness News found out a Rowan County man hit by a car while riding his horse this weekend is in good condition.

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Related Topix: China Grove, NC

Sun May 05, 2013

WAVY-TV Portsmouth

NC county warned of lawsuita

Another North Carolina county is being warned about a possible lawsuit because county commissioners frequently open public meetings with Christian prayers.

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Related Topix: Kannapolis, NC

Thu May 02, 2013

The Charlotte Observer

Man arrested in Rowan County break-ins

Rowan authorities have arrested a 19-year-old suspect in a two recent home break-ins in the eastern part of the county.

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WBTV

Residents upset about conditions at mobile home park

Dozens of residents of a mobile home park in Rowan County were surprised Tuesday afternoon when their water was suddenly cut off.

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Wed May 01, 2013

WCNC-TV Charlotte

2 local students finalists in 'Doodle 4 Google' contest

Two local students have been chosen as state finalists in this year's "Doodle for Google" contest.

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Related Topix: Granite Quarry, NC

Tue Apr 30, 2013

The Charlotte Observer

Dense fog shrouds Charlotte region

Commuters across the Charlotte area are trying to find their way through dense fog Tuesday morning, with visibility near zero in many places.

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Related Topix: Weather

Thu Apr 25, 2013

The Charlotte Observer

State gives American Legion post a reprieve

State officials have given a Rowan County American Legion post a reprieve before they are ousted from their headquarters, according to published reports Thursday morning.

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Related Topix: Salisbury, NC

Wed Apr 24, 2013

News Observer

NC legislators begin shaping immigration bill

They'll wait a week to vote on provisions that would extend state driving privileges to tens of thousands of immigrants – while subjecting others to the risk of being jailed while police check their immigration status.

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Related Topix: Immigration Reform, Wake County, NC