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Commissioners, DSS struggle with new state requirements

SALISBURY — Rowan County commissioners and staff members on Monday expressed displeasure about new state requirements for the Department of Social Services. The requirements were ... Read more

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

Local

Rep. Ted Budd hears concerns from local business leaders

SALISBURY — U.S. Rep. Ted Budd and representatives of the National Association of Manufacturers visited Power Curbers on Monday for a tour and a roundtable ... Read more

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

Local

Political notebook: U.S. Supreme Court again sides with plaintiffs in racial gerrymandering challenge

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous, “per curiam” decision Thursday largely affirming a lower court’s ruling in North Carolina v. Covington. The decision upheld most ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, July 2, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Rowan County commissioners to look at campground and RV zoning ordinances

SALISBURY — After concerns were raised about campgrounds at High Rock Lake, the Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday will look at changes to ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, July 1, 2018 12:00 am

Kannapolis

Charlotte Symphony kicks of Fourth of July week in Kannapolis

KANNAPOLIS — Friday afternoon found nearly 14,000 people perched in lawn chairs and spread out over blankets at the Village Park amphitheater. The masses gathered ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Saturday, June 30, 2018 12:00 am

China Grove

China Grove mayor touts potential for growth near Interstate 85 and in town’s south end

CHINA GROVE — Lee Withers says he’d like to see 300 new jobs brought to China Grove by the end of his tenure as mayor. ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Saturday, June 30, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Rowan commission, others react to Supreme Court’s denial of prayer case

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to take the Rowan County Board of Commissioners’ appeal of a lawsuit over sectarian prayer. ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, June 28, 2018 11:34 am

Local

Study finds rental discrimination in the city of Salisbury

SALISBURY — Jeffrey Dillman, co-director of the Fair Housing Project with Legal Aid of North Carolina, says housing discrimination occurs most often with a handshake ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, June 28, 2018 12:00 am

Elections

East Rowan Democrats to host ‘Meet Our Candidates’ forum

The East Rowan Democrats will host a “Meet Our Candidates” gathering from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. The meet-and-greet, held at Oglesby Community Center on ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, June 27, 2018 3:20 pm

Faith

Town of Faith Street Dance fun for all ages

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com FAITH — To kick-off upcoming Faith Fourth festivities, the town of Faith hosted its annual street dance on Saturday. The dance ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, June 25, 2018 12:05 am

Faith

New York Yankee chaplain George McGovern visits the Arbor United Methodist Church

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com A group of student athletes sat among the congregation of the Arbor United Methodist Church on Sunday to hear powerful words ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, June 25, 2018 12:00 am

Crime

UPDATE: Suspect in custody for early morning murder

A Salisbury man has been charged in the murder of a woman on North Long Street. Witt Darnell Alexander Jr., 25, is charged in the ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, June 24, 2018 9:45 am

Local

Salisbury Pride Festival celebrates eight years

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com Salisbury Pride President Beth Meadows said that this year’s Pride Festival was uneventful. Uneventful in that the crowds of attendees were ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, June 24, 2018 12:10 am

Local

Black Leadership Breakfast explores pathways to higher ed

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com Slim crowds on a busy Saturday didn’t discourage attendees of this month’s Black Leadership Breakfast. Hosted at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, the ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, June 24, 2018 12:00 am

Local

N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein speaks at Boys State

SALISBURY — When North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein addressed the nearly 300 students at Tar Heel Boys State on Friday, his message was clear: ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Saturday, June 23, 2018 6:12 pm

Elections

Political notebook: Congressional candidate Kathy Manning continues to win endorsements

With the general election just over four months away, Democrat Kathy Manning, a candidate for Congress from North Carolina’s 13th District, continues to gain endorsements ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Saturday, June 23, 2018 5:38 pm

Local

Prepping for hurricane season: N.C. HART in training this week

The scenario runs something like this: A hurricane and floodwaters have pushed a car off the road and into the woods. Trapped inside the car ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, June 22, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury budget highlights: Taxes, water and sewer rates will increase

SALISBURY — The City Council on Tuesday approved the fiscal year 2018-19 budget, meaning residents will see changes in property taxes, water and sewer rates, and stormwater ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, June 21, 2018 12:00 am

Local

High Rock Lake rezoning request leaves commissioners uneasy, divided

SALISBURY — A request to rezone four parcels along High Rock Lake resulted in a nearly two-hour discussion among the Rowan County Board of Commissioners ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, June 21, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury City Council approves 2018-19 budget

SALISBURY — After a nearly six-hour budget work session last Wednesday, the Salisbury City Council on Tuesday approved a fine-tuned version of the 2018-19 budget. ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, June 20, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Javon Hargrave visits with fans at Chick-fil-a

SALISBURY — Local sports legend Javon Hargrave, a 2016 third-round draft pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers, kicked off a return trip home Tuesday with a ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, June 20, 2018 12:00 am

Local

As temperatures creep higher, remember to keep safe

SALISBURY — The first day of summer is Thursday, and the season is already shaping up to be a doozy. Temperatures on Monday crept into ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, June 19, 2018 12:01 am

Local

Commissioners approve incentive grant for WJD Cold Storage

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday approved an incentives grant that will bring 40 new jobs and $9 million in investment ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, June 19, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury City Council to look at adopting 2018-19 budget

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com The Salisbury City Council on Tuesday will consider adopting a budget for the fiscal year 2018-19. The proposed budget includes a ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, June 18, 2018 12:10 am

Local

Commissioners to look at potential $9 million county investment

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com On Monday, the Board of Commissioners will hear a request regarding a project with the potential to bring Rowan County 40 ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, June 17, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Community agencies turn out for Rowan County Health Fair

SALISBURY — Amid face painting, games and free food, local agencies took Friday to educate people about valuable community resources at the Rowan County Health ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Saturday, June 16, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Ada Fisher named Republican of the Year at Lincoln Reagan Dinner; legislators celebrate successes

SALISBURY — In a room decorated in red, white and blue and a larger-than-life copy of the Declaration of Independence, Rowan County Republicans gathered Friday ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Saturday, June 16, 2018 12:00 am

News

New legislation offers charter-like flexibility to all Rowan-Salisbury Schools

The N.C. General Assembly on Thursday passed a bill that could lead to big changes for Rowan-Salisbury Schools. Under the bill, RSS has the option ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, June 15, 2018 12:00 am

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