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Elections

Political Notebook: Former Secretary of State Rufus Edmisten campaigns for Joe Fowler

SALISBURY — In the South Fulton Street home of Mary and Will James, some 75 gathered Tuesday in support of legislative candidate Joe Fowler. Fowler, ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Saturday, October 27, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Kannapolis City Council hears results of Gem Theatre survey

KANNAPOLIS — After a two-week survey in late September, patrons of Kannapolis’ Gem Theatre have spoken: they want to see the facility updated — provided ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, October 23, 2018 12:00 am

Local

In commissioners’ race, candidates talk top priorities

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com As commissioner candidates addressed the crowds during last Tuesday’s candidate forum, a chasm in opinion between incumbents and challengers became apparent. ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, October 21, 2018 12:10 am

Elections

Commissioner candidates talk plans, accomplishments

SALISBURY — As Rowan County’s Government Affairs Committee hosted its quarterly mayors’ roundtable last Friday, committee member and Democratic county commissioner candidate Veleria Levy made ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, October 18, 2018 12:00 am

Elections

Early voting turnout ‘greater than expected’ in Rowan County

SALISBURY — Early voting kicked off Wednesday with a turnout that Rowan County Board of Elections officials called “greater than expected.” As polls closed, some ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, October 18, 2018 12:00 am

Elections

Legislative candidates meet in forum on eve of early voting

SALISBURY — Heralded as a year of “many firsts” by local Elections Director Nancy Evans, 2018 brings with it a midterm election that has peaked ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, October 17, 2018 12:00 am

Elections

Lara Trump visits Thelma’s to rally for Republican votes

SALISBURY — As local veterans filtered into Thelma’s Down Home Cooking for free coffee and conversation Tuesday morning, they found a room abuzz with anticipation. ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, October 16, 2018 6:36 pm

Local

Commissioners approve additional incentive for Project Kodiak

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday approved a $100,000 incentives grant for a potential e-commerce business off Interstate 85. The money ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, October 16, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Commissioners to consider additional incentive for Project Kodiak

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com After approving $6.5 million in incentives for three projects during their Oct. 1 meeting, commissioners will consider an additional request for ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, October 14, 2018 12:05 am

Elections

Election 2018: Two constitutional amendments could change gubernatorial powers

The Republican-dominated legislature put six proposed amendments to the state constitution on the ballot for voters to decide this November. The Democrats’ response? “Nix all ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, October 14, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Officials share successes, struggles at Mayors’ Roundtable

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com Federal, state and local elected officials gathered Friday to discuss shared struggles and successes across the area. Much of the discussion, ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Saturday, October 13, 2018 12:00 am

Elections

Voter registration deadline is today

SALISBURY — Mail-in and drop-off voter registration forms must be postmarked or turned in at the Rowan County Board of Elections Office by 5 p.m. ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, October 12, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Local toddler a finalist in national Gymboree contest

SALISBURY — Marian Walters says when it comes to her easy-going, 19-month-old son Jake, smiles are easy to come by. That smile has now earned ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, October 12, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Mid-Carolina Regional Airport receives $1 million for taxiway

SALISBURY — Rowan County’s Mid-Carolina Regional Airport has received just over $1 million in state and federal funding to resurface its taxiway. The airport is ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, October 12, 2018 12:00 am

Elections

Voter registration deadline this Friday

SALISBURY — For voters who don’t intend to register in person during the early-voting period, registration will close Friday. Completed registration forms must be postmarked ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, October 11, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Commissioners waive waste fees for High Rock Lake Clean Sweep

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners decided Tuesday to waive solid waste fees during a weekend cleanup at High Rock Lake. High Rock Lake Clean ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, October 10, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Commissioners to hold special meeting on High Rock Lake Clean Sweep

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the commissioners chambers of the county Administration Building to discuss a weekend ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, October 9, 2018 12:00 am

Elections

Political Notebook: Local teachers’ organization endorses candidates in November elections

SALISBURY — The Rowan-Salisbury Association of Educators has endorsed nine candidates heading into the November elections. “We have vetted candidates within the requirements set forth ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, October 8, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Parents of local graduate speak out about methanol poisoning

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com For Crystal Turney, early morning FaceTime conversations with her 21-year-old son Ryan were a near-daily occurrence. Ryan, a graduate of Carson ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, October 7, 2018 12:00 am

Elections

The basics of absentee voting

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com With the Oct. 30 deadline to request absentee ballots now less than one month away, many remain uncertain of requirements of ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, October 7, 2018 12:00 am

Local

High Rock Lake Clean Sweep returns after 27-year hiatus

It’s a tradition that many longtime High Rock Lake residents remember from years past: the High Rock Lake Clean Sweep, a community effort to clear ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, October 5, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Rowan shelter plans reduced-price animal adoption Saturday

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Animal Shelter will offer animal adoptions at a reduced price this Saturday. They will be available from 8:30 a.m. to ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, October 5, 2018 12:00 am

Elections

Well-intentioned groups causing confusion, worry among local voters, elections director says

SALISBURY — A national nonprofit group trying to increase voter registration and participation may be doing more harm than good with its automated mailings, according to ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, October 3, 2018 12:00 am

China Grove

Annual report for China Grove Police Department shows decreases in arrests, citations

CHINA GROVE – The China Grove Town Council met Tuesday with little on the agenda beyond department updates. Among the updates was the annual report ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, October 3, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Special waste recycling event this Wednesday

The annual special waste recycling collection will be held Wednesday at the East Spencer Recycling Processing Center. 1102 N. Long St. The collection is free ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, October 2, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Rowan County commissioners approve $6.5 million in grants over 5 years

SALISBURY — With hopes of bringing $311 million in investment and 736 new jobs to Rowan County, the Board of Commissioners approved $6.5 million in ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, October 2, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Churches come together to pack meals for Hurricane Florence victims

CHINA GROVE — In bright red hairnets, a sea of volunteers worked in multiple assembly lines Saturday in the fellowship hall of Concordia Lutheran Church. ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, October 2, 2018 12:00 am

Elections

Political Notebook: A 2018 ballot refresher

Early voting for the Nov. 6  election will begin in mid-October across Rowan County, with many residents already casting their votes by mail, fax or ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, October 1, 2018 12:00 am

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