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National Guard prepares for Hurricane Florence

SALISBURY — As Tuesday’s workday ticked onward, Maj. Darrell Scoggins of the National Guard in Salisbury described his week with one word: “busy.” Busy, as ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, September 11, 2018 2:45 pm

Kannapolis

Kannapolis City Council updates ordinance for cell towers

KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis City Council on Monday approved an amendment to the city’s Unified Development Ordinance. The amendment will allow cellphone towers or “stealth ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, September 11, 2018 12:00 am

Elections

Political notebook: North Carolina Republican Party files complaint with Federal Elections Commission

The North Carolina Republican Party has filed a complaint with the Federal Elections Commission concerning Democratic congressional candidate Kathy Manning. In the complaint, the party ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, September 10, 2018 12:10 am

China Grove

China Grove looks at economic potential

CHINA GROVE — Community stakeholders in China Grove met this Thursday to evaluate the town’s potential for economic growth. The evaluation is part of an ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, September 7, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Christmas parade organizers unveil website, mission statement

SALISBURY — Welcome or not, the looming holiday season is already making its presence known in retail and hospitality spaces nationwide. Stores have replaced back-to-school ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, September 6, 2018 12:00 am

Crime

Police Blotter: Sept. 5

In Salisbury Police Department reports: • A man reported vandalism in the 800 block of West Innes Street on Tuesday. • Turoqua Correll was charged ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, September 6, 2018 12:00 am

Local

China Grove police chief recognizes officer for new certification

CHINA GROVE  — As department heads gave updates during the China Grove Town Council on Tuesday evening, Police Chief Andrew Deal took time to praise ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, September 5, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Rowan commissioners discuss zoning ordinance for grass clippings in roadways

SALISBURY — Rowan County Commissioner Craig Pierce on Tuesday sought to address an area of growing concern for local motorcyclists: grass clippings in the roadway. ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, September 5, 2018 12:00 am

Elections

Political notebook: State updates Rowan County’s early voting plan

Rowan County’s early-voting locations and times have been updated by state officials after mid-July recommendations by the county’s four-member Board of Elections. On July 17, ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, September 3, 2018 12:10 am

Local

Five sponsors commit to ‘Tis the Season Spectacular

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com A member of the ‘Tis the Season Spectacular fundraising and media committee reported Friday the group has secured nearly two-thirds of ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, September 2, 2018 12:10 am

Local

Rowan County Board of Commissioners to meet Tuesday

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday, Sept. 4, at 3 p.m. in the Rowan County Administration Building. The ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, September 2, 2018 12:00 am

Business

Mid-Carolina Regional gets funding to update landing equipment

SALISBURY — Mid-Carolina Regional Airport received $486,000 to replace outdated landing equipment as part of a package of state funding for 27 airports. The North ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Saturday, September 1, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Cases for a Cause donates suitcases to Nazareth Child & Family Connection

ROCKWELL — In late June, Rockwell resident Alex Hiatt and his wife, Katie, decided it was time to do something more for the children at ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, August 31, 2018 12:00 am

Kannapolis

Kannapolis city employees to get 1.26 percent pay increases

KANNAPOLIS — Salaries for Kannapolis city employees have been found wanting, according to a preliminary study by city human resource and finance personnel. The results ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, August 31, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Political Notebook: Rowan commissioner named to national federation

Rowan County Board of Commissioners Chairman Greg Edds has been named to the National Federation of Independent Business’ state Leadership Council. The federation is a ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, August 27, 2018 12:10 am

News

Pooch parade: The Laurels of Salisbury host a dog fashion show

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — In celebration of National Dog Day, The Laurels of Salisbury hosted a fashion-themed parade of pooches through its halls ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, August 27, 2018 12:05 am

Local

County seeks input on local internet service

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com Do you currently have internet access at home? How satisfied are you with your current access? Rowan County officials are wanting ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, August 26, 2018 12:10 am

Local

“A ‘Bury Home Companion” returns to delight audiences

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com As the second production of the Salisbury Symphony’s “A ‘Bury  Home Companion,” drew to a close on Saturday, Kent Bernhardt said ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, August 26, 2018 12:10 am

Local

St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church hosts first annual “Haircuts and Hairdos” event

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com To the unsuspecting, the fellowship hall of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church could have seemed unrecognizable on Saturday. On one side ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, August 26, 2018 12:05 am

Kannapolis

Kannapolis council to look at salary study

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS — On Monday, Aug. 27, the Kannapolis City Council will be presented findings from a preliminary salary study. The study ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, August 26, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Kannapolis receives $100,000 to provide urgent home repair

The North Carolina Housing Finance Agency has awarded the city of Kannapolis $100,000 to help qualifying homeowners in need of urgent home repairs. The money ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, August 24, 2018 12:00 am

Health

Rowan County receives Novant Health’s Corporate Cup

SALISBURY — Dari Caldwell, president of Novant Health Rowan Medical Center, on Monday presented the Rowan County commissioners with what she called “something wonderful.” The ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, August 23, 2018 12:00 am

Health

298 employees at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center will get a $1.50-an-hour raise

Novant Health announced Tuesday that it is raising its minimum wage at North Carolina facilities. The adjustment will raise Novant’s minimum wage from $11 to ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, August 23, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Third annual Blankets and Bluegrass was a success despite hot weather

SALISBURY — Nearly 250 people gathered on the lawn of the stately Hall House on Sunday for Historic Salisbury Foundation’s third annual Blankets and Bluegrass ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, August 22, 2018 12:00 am

News

Tourism authority to provide administrative help for new holiday parade

SALISBURY — Work toward a new holiday parade for Salisbury and Spencer is well underway, with planners forming key partnerships with community players. Last week, ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, August 22, 2018 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter: Aug. 21

In Salisbury Police Department reports: • A man reported vandalism Friday in the 300 block of Henry Laurens Circle. • A woman reported Friday that ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, August 21, 2018 12:00 am

Business

Rowan County commissioners approve permit for warehouse on I-85

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday approved a conditional-use permit for a nearly 700,000-square-foot development along Interstate 85. The proposed development, ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, August 21, 2018 12:00 am

Crime

Man charged with death by vehicle following June motorcycle crash

SALISBURY — A Salisbury man has been charged with felony death by vehicle after a June motorcycle crash. Thomas Dax Llewellyn, 31, was traveling north ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, August 20, 2018 11:05 am

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