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Community Garden has perfect weather for annual tea party
By Elisabeth Strillacci SPENCER — A smaller crowd than last year at the third annual Tea Party in ...
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Spencer adopts Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Plan
By Elisabeth Strillacci SPENCER — At the end of 2023, the town of Spencer adopted a Creating Outdoor ...
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Spencer’s call for volunteers more than expected
By Elisabeth Strillacci SPENCER — In a bit of a pleasant surprise, members of the Spencer Board of ...
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Spencer museum opens new location, with bigger dreams on the horizon
By Elisabeth Strillacci SPENCER — The N.C. Museum of Dolls, Toys and Miniatures has a new home in ...
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Second Spencer neighborhood walk Wednesday night
SPENCER — The second Neighborhood Walk (rebranded from Walk and Talk) will be held tonight at 6 p.m. ...
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Spencer “initiates” new fire engine
By Elisabeth Strillacci SPENCER — The fire service has always been steeped in tradition, and this past weekend, ...
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Recognition for a job well done at Spencer fire banquet
By Elisabeth Strillacci SPENCER — Every public safety department typically has an annual event that presents an opportunity ...
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Spencer takes close look at essential needs in strategic planning
By Elisabeth Strillacci SPENCER — In a two-day strategic plan meeting, town leaders and the public got an ...
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Woman hits Spencer fire house, causes moderate damage
By Elisabeth Strillacci SPENCER — A woman reportedly driving home from work at 4:55 a.m. on Tuesday took ...
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“Talk of the Town” comes to Spencer
SPENCER — Taking a cue in its name from the New Yorker, the town of Spencer is kicking ...
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Spencer receives micro grant to help with former Finishing Plant site
By Elisabeth Strillacci SPENCER — When the town began to work toward developing their side of the Wil-Cox ...
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Spencer creates new board for parks, recreation
By Elisabeth Strillacci SPENCER — The town took another step forward in its plans for outdoor life in ...
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Spencer park ahead of schedule
By Elisabeth Strillacci SPENCER — The new town park in front of city hall was expected to be ...
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Spencer celebrates police promotions, awards, recognitions
By Elisabeth Strillacci [email protected] SPENCER — When Michael File officially became police chief of the Spencer police ...
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Spencer to consider ordinance change creating parks and rec advisory board
SPENCER — After several years of discussion, the town is holding a public hearing Feb. 6 to hear ...
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Volunteers, organizers for holiday events honored in Spencer
SPENCER — The holiday season might be over for many, but the Spencer Board of Aldermen extended it ...
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Winterfest a success for Spencer once again
SPENCER — The third annual Winterfest Christmas Marketplace in the center of downtown Spencer was once again a ...
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Walking and talking: Spencer kicks off new community engagement event Sunday
SPENCER — The town of Spencer is kicking off a community connection program for next year this Sunday, ...
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Firefighters honored, department reaches full staff
SPENCER — When Hurricane Helene swept down across the mountains of western North Carolina, it didn’t take long ...
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Toys that build dreams: Farm, construction show to debut in Spencer
Submitted Rev up your engines and get ready to roll this Saturday with the debut of the Collector’s ...
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Spencer fire displaces two, destroys home
SPENCER – A fire that broke out about 3:15 a.m. Wednesday morning on South Yadkin Street has left ...
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Spencer’s first Holiday Caravan parade in decades a success
SPENCER – For the first time in about 65 years, Spencer again hosted its own holiday parade the ...
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Local first responder to lead Spencer parade
SPENCER — As the Spencer Holiday Caravan makes its return debut Wednesday night, it will be lead by ...
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Spencer will apply to participate in UNC affordable housing program
SPENCER — The town has agreed to participate in a University of North Carolina program called “Our State, ...
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State approves $100K request for Grants Creek Blueway, Spencer
SPENCER — The town voted Tuesday night to accept a state grant for $100,000 from the Parks and ...
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Spencer brings back hometown Christmas parade
SPENCER — The town is returning to its roots this year by bringing back the Spencer Christmas parade. ...
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New fire engine rolls into Spencer
SPENCER — The fire department welcomed a new member to its crew Thursday afternoon with the delivery of ...
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Spencer to hold third Trunk or Treat
SPENCER — The town will host its third annual Trunk or Treat event on Halloween, Oct. 31, in ...