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City could shave $3 million off Fibrant debt

SALISBURY — City manager Lane Bailey announced that the city has received a refinance proposal that could eliminate more than $3 million worth of Fibrant ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Wednesday, July 20, 2016 12:00 am

Business

Cabinet leaders for United Way campaign announced

SALISBURY — The Rowan County United Way has selected Cabinet leaders for its 2016-2017 campaign who will work with Penny Greer-Link, general campaign chairman. Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Wednesday, July 20, 2016 12:00 am

Local

Jerry Stokes sworn in as chief of Salisbury Police Department

SALISBURY — Chief Jerry Stokes took the oath of office and officially became the Salisbury Police Department’s chief of police on Monday at City Hall. Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Tuesday, July 19, 2016 12:10 am

Business

Stitchin’ Post Gifts and Brighton collecting handbags for local women

SALISBURY — Stitchin’ Post Gifts, along with accessory manufacturer Brighton, is collecting gently-used handbags for local women. Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Tuesday, July 19, 2016 12:00 am

News

Correction

John Ray “Curly” Seckler will be turning 97 this upcoming Christmas. An article in Monday’s Post incorrectly identified him as deceased. Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Tuesday, July 19, 2016 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury City Council to consider supporting renaming part of I-85 for “Curly” Seckler

SALISBURY — A portion of Interstate 85 may soon be named after John Ray "Curly" Seckler. Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Monday, July 18, 2016 12:10 am

Local

Jerome Stokes: Community policing advocate

By Amanda Raymond amanda.raymond@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Jerome “Jerry” Stokes’ first interest in policing was sparked at a high school career fair. The recruiter talked to ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Sunday, July 17, 2016 12:10 am

Business

Aldo Products to move family business to Salisbury

KANNAPOLIS — A Kannapolis-based, family-owned business will soon be moving its headquarters to Salisbury. Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Sunday, July 17, 2016 12:00 am

Local

New chief to be sworn in Monday

SALISBURY — The mayor and city council will host an Oath of Office ceremony and reception for Jerome “Jerry” Stokes on Monday to begin his ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Sunday, July 17, 2016 12:00 am

Business

Benfield’s Bargains opens in Landis

LANDIS — A former N.C. correctional officer has opened a discount bargain store in Landis. Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Sunday, July 17, 2016 12:00 am

Local

Spencer Library hosts International Festival to kick off reading program

SPENCER — The Spencer Public Library, at 300 Fourth St., hosted an International Festival last Saturday at the Spencer Library Park to start of the ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Saturday, July 16, 2016 12:00 am

Business

Chamber announces new Leadership Rowan class

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Chamber of Commerce has selected a record 30 member Leadership Rowan Class of 2016-17. They will be the 24th class ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Friday, July 15, 2016 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury asks for patience during debris collection

SALISBURY – The Salisbury public services department is collecting a high volume of yard and limb debris following recent storm damage. Workers are attempting to remove ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Friday, July 15, 2016 12:00 am

Business

Krazy Klearance continues through July 23

The annual Krazy Klearance Sidewalk Sale, sponsored by Downtown Salisbury, Inc., is going on now. Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Thursday, July 14, 2016 3:30 pm

Business

Ugly pastries to get new packaging

By Amanda Raymond amanda.raymond@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Ugly pastries are getting a new look. Though the pastry itself is staying true to its ugly nature, Uglies ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Thursday, July 14, 2016 12:00 am

Local

Spencer tables discussion on golf carts

By Amanda Raymond amanda.raymond@salisburypost.com SPENCER — No regulations were set on driving golf carts on the streets of Spencer on Tuesday night, but there may ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 12:00 am

Local

Spencer Board to talk golf carts, community forum at meeting

By Amanda Raymond amanda.raymond@salisburypost.com SPENCER — The Spencer Board of Aldermen will be discussing the use of golf carts and a community forum at its ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Monday, July 11, 2016 3:35 pm

Local

Vendors bring out blackberry-themed products for Blackberry Festival

The second annual Blackberry Festival was held at Hills Minnow Farm on Saturday under cloudy skies during the morning hours. Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Sunday, July 10, 2016 12:10 am

Business

Local gyms not too worried about Planet Fitness

Planet Fitness will be opening its doors on August 15. Even with the fitness centers lower membership prices, other local fitness centers and groups are ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Sunday, July 10, 2016 12:00 am

Local

Temperatures to be in upper 90s, will feel like low 100s

The National Weather Service forecasts a temperature of near 96 degrees Fahrenheit in Salisbury with mostly sunny skies for Friday, but it will feel more ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Friday, July 8, 2016 12:10 am

Local

Blackberry Festival back for second year

SALISBURY — Hill’s Minnow Farm is hosting its second annual Blackberry Festival this Saturday. Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Friday, July 8, 2016 12:00 am

Local

Commissioners approve extending waterlines to Dukeville residents

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Commissioners have approved water line extensions for the Dukeville area. Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Wednesday, July 6, 2016 12:05 am

Local

Commissioners approve sale of two buildings, look into demolition for third

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners gave the final approval for the sale of two county properties and will be accepting bids for the demolition ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Wednesday, July 6, 2016 12:00 am

Business

Renovations transform social security office into accounting, financial and dental offices

Trent Bradshaw and Brent Parks purchased the former social security building at 1816 E. Innes St., eventually renovating the entire space. Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Sunday, July 3, 2016 12:00 am

Business

Fireworks firing up for Fourth of July

SALISBURY — Whether it’s fountain fireworks in the backyard or a 15-minute display high up in the night sky, it isn't Independence Day without fireworks. Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Saturday, July 2, 2016 12:00 am

Local

Slide the City cancelled because of low ticket sales

By Amanda Raymond amanda.raymond@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Slide the City, scheduled for July 9, has been cancelled. More than 1,800 people slid down a huge water ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 5:10 pm

Business

Bounce City to start multicultural coalition program for area youth

SALISBURY — A new program hosted by Bounce City will be starting up soon in downtown Salisbury. Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 12:10 am

Local

Spencer’s new tethering ordinance to take effect Friday

By Amanda Raymond amanda.raymond@salisburypost.com SPENCER — Starting Friday, Spencer residents will only be able to tether their dogs for two hours a day. At a ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Tuesday, June 28, 2016 12:00 am

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