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Three Rowan municipalities increase taxes for 2018-19 fiscal year

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com With all Rowan County municipal budgets for the 2018-19 fiscal year adopted, residents in three municipalities are seeing property tax increases ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, August 19, 2018 12:10 am

Local

Commissioners to consider permitting for I-85 distribution center

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com On Monday, the Rowan County Board of Commissioners will hold a quasi-judicial hearing for a nearly 700,000-square-foot development along Interstate 85. ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, August 19, 2018 12:05 am

Education

Three seats for Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education uncontested

SALISBURY — Filing for four seats on the Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education closed Friday, with three of four slots remaining uncontested and one incumbent not ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Saturday, August 18, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Rowan legislators, candidates react to former governors’ press conference

All five of North Carolina’s living former governors have filed a court brief in support of Gov. Roy Cooper’s lawsuit against the General Assembly that ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, August 16, 2018 12:00 am

Local

State agency hosts listening session about child welfare services

SALISBURY — In an effort to improve child welfare services statewide, a state government agency sought feedback from constituents Wednesday. The North Carolina Department of ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, August 16, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Group meets to prioritize Rowan-Cabarrus transportation projects

The proposed Airport Parkway, the widening of N.C. 150, downtown Kannapolis sidewalk improvements and upgrades to the Salisbury train station are among the transportation projects ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, August 16, 2018 12:00 am

Kannapolis

Kannapolis moves forward on Main Street improvement plan

KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis City Council on Monday voted to move forward with a series of Main Street improvements that will cost about $360,000. The ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, August 14, 2018 12:00 am

Local

State agency seeks public input on Salisbury’s child welfare services

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Social Services is seeking input on how child welfare services can be improved in Salisbury. ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, August 14, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Political notebook: Civitas Action releases 2018 N.C. legislator rankings

RALEIGH – Civitas Action, a nonprofit organization, recently released its legislator rankings for the 2018 session. The North Carolina Freedom Ranking evaluates each legislator on ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, August 13, 2018 12:10 am

News

Local group forms to continue holiday parade

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com It’s a time-honored tradition for Salisbury and Spencer residents that starts for many the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. You park a spare ... Read more

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

Local

Rowan County Democratic Party to host annual potluck

The Rowan County Democratic Party will host its annual potluck lunch at noon Saturday. The potluck will be at Shoaf’s Wagon Wheel, with guests including ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, August 10, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury VA celebrates new clinical lab, ICU unit

SALISBURY — In the shade of Salisbury’s W.G. Bill Hefner VA Medical Center, a small crowd gathered Wednesday to celebrate the hospital’s latest success. This ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, August 9, 2018 12:00 am

Farm & Garden

For Rowan County farmers, heavy rains a “mixed bag”

For farmers in Rowan County, recent heavy rains have been both a blessing and a curse. Blessings came for producers of crops like soybeans and ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, August 8, 2018 12:00 am

China Grove

China Grove moves forward on plans for U.S. 29 developments

CHINA GROVE — As Mayor Lee Withers reflected on a Town Council meeting agenda boasting four public hearings and an annexation request, he voiced a ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, August 8, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Rowan County commissioners approve change to leash law

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday approved an amendment to the county leash ordinance. The change prohibits electric-control devices such as ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, August 7, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Discussion shows history offers lessons for present

SALISBURY — Rowan Public Library’s Stanback Auditorium filled to overflowing Monday evening as people gathered to learn about and discuss part of the county’s painful ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, August 7, 2018 12:00 am

Elections

Bonnie Clark, candidate for N.C. House, wants to make N.C. “a place to call home”

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com For North Carolina House of Representatives-hopeful Bonnie Clark, the journey toward public office began in 2016 with the passage of House ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, August 6, 2018 12:00 am

Local

In it for life: Faithful Friends Animal Sanctuary and its unique method

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com In the lobby of Faithful Friends Animal Sanctuary, Booboo the teacup Chihuahua roams with nose to the ground and tongue exposed ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, August 5, 2018 12:10 am

Local

Commissioners to hold public hearing on leash ordinance

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, Aug. 6, at 3 p.m. to discuss proposed changes to the county leash ordinance. The ordinance ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, August 5, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury unveils ‘grant’ program for West End neighborhood

SALISBURY — Residents of the West End neighborhood met Tuesday to learn of a new program available for low- to moderate-income homeowners and landlords renting ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, August 3, 2018 12:00 am

Elections

Democrats to select new state Senate candidate for District 33 on Saturday

SALISBURY — Rowan County Democrats intend to put forth a new candidate for state senator in the 33rd District. At a meeting Saturday, the party ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, August 3, 2018 12:00 am

Kannapolis

Bethel Enrichment Center Summer Camp part of an ever-expanding ministry

KANNAPOLIS — It’s not easy to wrangle a group of 70 children on a field trip, but the staff and volunteers of Bethel Enrichment Center’s ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, July 30, 2018 12:10 am

Elections

Rowan Republican Women to host “Meet the Candidates” picnic

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com The Rowan Republican Women will host a “Meet the Candidates Picnic” on Saturday, Aug. 4, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. It ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, July 30, 2018 12:00 am

Crime

East Spencer man awaiting trial for murder faces more charges

An East Spencer man awaiting trial for murder could see additional charges despite being jailed for nearly a year. Malik Eric Johnson, 22, was charged ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, July 30, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Fifth annual Rowan Chamber Dragon Boat Festival the biggest and best yet

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com The surface of High Rock Lake was abuzz with activity Saturday as groups from across the Carolinas competed for top spot ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, July 29, 2018 12:05 am

Local

Actions in Faith and Justice continues to remember August 6 lynchings

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com August 6, 1906. Three African-American men have just returned to the Rowan County jail after completing their first day in court. ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, July 29, 2018 12:05 am

Elections

Campaign finance reporting leaves one Republican candidate facing fines

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com Second quarter campaign finance reports were due July 11 for Rowan County’s commissioner candidates, leaving one Republican incumbent facing the potential ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Saturday, July 28, 2018 12:05 am

Kannapolis

Old MacDonald and his wife visit Kannapolis

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS — The calming trickle of fountains at Kannapolis’ Veterans Park was joined Wednesday by cheerful laughter and songs as folks ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, July 27, 2018 12:10 am

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