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What residents are talking about in Rowan County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
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In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Rowan County from local and regional media.
Rowan County animal shelter suspends cat adoptions after highly contagious virus found
Rowan County animal shelter suspends cat adoptions after highly contagious virus found Queen City News
Oct 23, 2026Rowan County health officials confirm first cyclosporiasis case
Rowan County health officials confirm first cyclosporiasis case Queen City News
Jul 29, 2026Fly like an eagle: Famous outfitters to invest $41M, create 200 jobs in Rowan County
Fly like an eagle: Famous outfitters to invest $41M, create 200 jobs in Rowan County Salisbury Post
Jul 17, 2026Rowan County sees increase in overdoses; ranked 2nd in state for fentanyl deaths
Rowan County sees increase in overdoses; ranked 2nd in state for fentanyl deaths Queen City News
Jun 30, 2026Bean v. Trolley: Faith coffee shop sues Rowan County, Town of Faith over alleged unequal treatment
Bean v. Trolley: Faith coffee shop sues Rowan County, Town of Faith over alleged unequal treatment Salisbury Post
May 29, 2026Google leases massive Rowan County warehouse, eyes adjacent site
Google leases massive Rowan County warehouse, eyes adjacent site The Business Journals
Apr 23, 2026Rowan County neighbors fight against suspected data center construction
Rowan County neighbors fight against suspected data center construction WBTV
Apr 20, 2026Thousands oppose potential data center. But Rowan County leaders deny making deal with the company that owns the land
Thousands oppose potential data center. But Rowan County leaders deny making deal with the company that owns the land Queen City News
Mar 26, 2026Tracking Rowan County election results for 2026 primary election
Tracking Rowan County election results for 2026 primary election WBTV
Feb 25, 2026Fired Rowan County detectives indicted on theft, obstruction of justice charges
Fired Rowan County detectives indicted on theft, obstruction of justice charges Queen City News
Jan 13, 2026Down Home of Rowan County calls for local officials to communicate following SNAP uncertainty
Down Home of Rowan County calls for local officials to communicate following SNAP uncertainty Salisbury Post
Nov 4, 2025100+ workers to be laid off in Rowan County with manufacturing plant set to close
100+ workers to be laid off in Rowan County with manufacturing plant set to close WBTV
Oct 6, 2025