Rowan County is located in the central part of North Carolina. The county was formed in 1753. The county seat is Salisbury.

The county is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected at-large to serve four-year terms. The county is divided into seven districts, each of which is represented by one commissioner. The board is responsible for setting policy, approving the county budget, and setting the tax rate.

The county is served by a number of departments, including the Sheriff's Office, the Register of Deeds, the Tax Office, the Health Department, and the Planning and Development Department.

The county is served by Rowan-Salisbury Schools, a public school system that includes 24 elementary schools, seven middle schools, and five high schools. It also has several private schools, including Salisbury Academy and Sacred Heart Catholic School.

The county is home to several higher education institutions, including Catawba College, Livingstone College, and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College.

The county is served by several major highways, including Interstate 85, U.S. Route 70, and U.S. Route 29. It is also served by several airports, including Salisbury-Rowan County Regional Airport and Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

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