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Mid-Carolina Regional Airport celebrates new conference room, growth

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com Continued growth at the Mid-Carolina Regional Airport was celebrated Thursday with the snap of scissors along a red ribbon. The mid-morning ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, July 27, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Local legislators talk about votes in General Assembly’s special session

Less than a month after the General Assembly’s short session adjourned, legislators returned to Raleigh on Tuesday for a special session. The session was called ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, July 26, 2018 12:00 am

Faith

State grant provides town of Faith with money for new ballpark stage

FAITH — In June, Rowan County’s smallest town became one of 50 North Carolina municipalities and counties to receive grants for downtown revitalization and economic ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, July 25, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Heavy rainfall leads to downed trees, flash flooding

SALISBURY — Betty Carli was alone in her South Ellis Street home Monday morning when she heard the noise. It was 7:30 a.m., and she ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, July 25, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Special adoption event at the animal shelter today

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Animal Shelter will offer an adoption special from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today. All pet adoptions will be 80 ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, July 25, 2018 12:00 am

Kannapolis

Kannapolis City Council ups budget for delayed sidewalk project

KANNAPOLIS — When the Kannapolis city manager presented the proposed budget for fiscal year 2019 in May, he highlighted capital improvement expenses for a sidewalk ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, July 24, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury City Council to consider master lease of Empire Hotel

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com On Tuesday, Aug. 7 at 5 p.m., the Salisbury City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Empire Hotel. The ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, July 22, 2018 12:10 am

Kannapolis

As rapid population growth continues, Kannapolis approves budget, fee increases

KANNAPOLIS — As Charlotte continues to bubble over into surrounding areas, the city of Kannapolis is feeling the effects. Its population is expected to reach ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Saturday, July 21, 2018 12:00 am

Local

New LED light fixtures installed in downtown Salisbury

SALISBURY — If you’ve driven around downtown Salisbury recently, you might have spotted Duke Energy employees in bucket trucks parked near streetlights. Crews were completing ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Saturday, July 21, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury City Council approves new development on East Innes Street

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council on Tuesday approved an incentives grant of as much as $142,204 for a mixed-use development at Lee and East ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, July 19, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury Police Department reports worrisome increase in crime

SALISBURY — Police Chief Jerry Stokes presented the Salisbury City Council with news on both sides of the spectrum Tuesday. The good news is that ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, July 18, 2018 12:00 am

Elections

Rowan County Board of Elections sets early voting plans for general election

SALISBURY — As the Rowan County Board of Elections met Tuesday to decide on countywide early voting for the November election, the stakes were high. ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, July 18, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Where and how to continue recycling in Rowan County

SALISBURY — As the market for recycling remains in flux around the country, some municipal recycling services are being forced to limit the items they ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, July 17, 2018 12:00 am

Local

City Council to consider Downtown Revitalization Incentive Grant

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council will consider a request for a Downtown Revitalization Incentives Grant for a mixed-use construction project at 201 E. Innes St. ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, July 17, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Senators, congressmen respond to Trump’s news conference with Putin

Senators and congressmen who represent North Carolina were quick to disagree with statements made by President Donald Trump during a Monday news conference with Russian ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, July 17, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Rowan County recycling centers adapt to market changes

SALISBURY — If you’ve visited any of Rowan County’s seven waste disposal and recycling centers recently, you’ve probably noticed — yet again — that things ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, July 13, 2018 12:00 am

Elections

Rowan Democratic Party to host candidate for N.C. Court of Appeals

The Rowan County Democratic Party will host Toby Hampson, a candidate for North Carolina Court of Appeals, at its monthly breakfast on Saturday. The breakfast ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, July 12, 2018 12:00 am

Elections

Rowan Alliance spends over $40,000 on county commissioners race

SALISBURY — Second-quarter financial reports are in for local political action committees, and the Rowan Alliance reported spending $40,710.50. Most of it — $40,121.50 — was ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, July 12, 2018 12:00 am

Elections

Rowan County Board of Elections considers ways to meet state mandate on early voting schedule

SALISBURY — Recent legislation approved by the N.C. General Assembly will require counties to staff polling stations for extended hours during the early-voting period. The Rowan ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, July 11, 2018 12:00 am

Gold Hill

West Liberty community bids farewell to fallen firefighter Michael Goodnight

SALISBURY — The garage of West Liberty Volunteer Fire Department was filled to standing room only Monday as friends and family gathered to honor fallen ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, July 10, 2018 12:00 am

Kannapolis

Kannapolis City Council to look at voluntary annexation

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com The Kannapolis City Council will take its first look at a voluntary annexation of a property on Shiloh Church Road during ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, July 9, 2018 12:05 am

Local

“All Can Play” at Ellis Park: Grand reopening to be held Thursday

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The official grand re-opening and ribbon cutting of Ellis Park will be held Thursday, July 12, at 10 a.m., ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Saturday, July 7, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury Transit taking care of residents in the summer heat

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com Salisbury Transit is offering free fare every Saturday throughout the month of July. The offering comes in effort to help residents ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Saturday, July 7, 2018 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter: July 7

In Salisbury Police Department reports: A burglary was reported at Hoff’s Grill on West Innes Street on Tuesday. A woman reported Tuesday a larceny from ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Saturday, July 7, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Silver tsunami: Rowan’s 65+ population to see dramatic increase by 2036

SALISBURY — Rowan County’s baby boomers are set to rattle the census once more: By 2036, some 28 percent of the population will be over ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, July 6, 2018 12:00 am

Faith

Interim pastor has a full-time approach

SALISBURY — On Tuesday, 20-year-old Taylor Rister spent the day on the phone. She wasn’t making vacation plans or catching up with school friends. Instead, ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, July 6, 2018 12:00 am

Faith

Don’t miss these Faith Fourth of July festivities today

FAITH — Faith Fourth of July activities will culminate today with a full day of family-friendly fun. Considered one of the biggest Fourth of July ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, July 4, 2018 12:00 am

Elections

Filing closes for judicial races: All seats unopposed

The candidate filing period for judicial races ended at noon Friday, leaving all five races uncontested and with incumbent candidates. The races are for four ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, July 3, 2018 12:00 am

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