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East Spencer

East Spencer apartment fire displaces 12

EAST SPENCER — An early-morning fire at East Winds apartment complex in East Spencer displaced 12 residents Monday. Emergency responders received a call about 1 a.m. ... Read more

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

Local

County takes first step in making law enforcement recruiting more competitive

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners met Monday to discuss topics on a recurring theme: law enforcement. The board began as Chaplain Michael Taylor ... Read more

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

Crime

Blotter: Woman assaulted in the parking lot of Waffle House

A woman was assaulted Monday in the parking lot of the South Jake Alexander Boulevard Waffle House. According to police reports, she left the restaurant with ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, April 16, 2018 2:25 pm

Local

“We’re all in this together”: local mayors look to form I-85 development cohort

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com A group of local, state and federal representatives met Friday to discuss exciting changes coming to Rowan County. The Rowan County ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, April 16, 2018 12:05 am

Local

“Mama … was watching over y’all”: Two trees hit Landis home, minimal damage, none hurt

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com LANDIS — Just before 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg issued a severe thunderstorm warning. The service ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, April 16, 2018 12:00 am

Elections

In commission race, three seek change, others don’t

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com This year, the Republican primary in the Rowan County Commissioners race is full of familiar faces. All except one, that is. ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, April 15, 2018 12:10 am

Elections

Candidate Adam Coker visits with Rowan County Democrats

As Adam Coker addressed the room during the Rowan County Democratic Party’s monthly breakfast, he said he was particularly interested in the message of the Democratic ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, April 15, 2018 12:05 am

Elections

Three seek to turn the 83rd N.C. House District blue

In hopes to take advantage of a so-called “blue wave,” three Concord Democrats are running for the chance to represent the 83rd District in the North Carolina House of ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Saturday, April 14, 2018 12:00 am

Elections

Two Republicans campaign for the 83rd District in the N.C. House

New on the ballot in Rowan County this election year is the race for the 83rd District in North Carolina’s House of Representatives. Updated maps ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Saturday, April 14, 2018 12:00 am

Elections

Two Republicans running for N.C. Senate District 33

One of two new races for Rowan County voters this year is for the North Carolina Senate seat in District 33. Previously, the county was ... Read more

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

Elections

Voter registration deadline is April 13 for the May 8 primary

Rowan County residents who are not registered to vote and who want to participate in the May 8 primary must register by April 13. Voters who have ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, April 12, 2018 7:00 pm

Elections

Three run with hopes to flip the 8th Congressional District

On the ballot in the 8th Congressional District Democratic primary this year are three men with diverse backgrounds. The candidates are Scott Huffman, Frank McNeill and ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, April 12, 2018 12:01 am

Local

Dukeville neighbors, others express concerns over coal ash recycling center

SPENCER — Neighbors and others voiced their concerns about Buck Steam Station on Tuesday evening on a final chance to talk with representatives of the North ... Read more

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

Elections

Two Democrats face off for chance to challenge Rep. Budd

Two Democrats are vying for a spot on the November ballot to challenge first-term Republican Rep. Ted Budd to represent the 13th Congressional District. The ... Read more

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

Local

Air quality hearing at North Rowan High School tonight

The North Carolina Division of Air Quality will hold a public hearing tonight regarding a proposed air quality permit for Duke Energy. It will be held ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, April 10, 2018 11:52 am

Local

Hurley Park celebrates 30 years

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com Hurley Park celebrated the big 3-0 on Sunday with a little something for everyone. All ages lined up for carriage rides ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, April 9, 2018 12:10 am

News

Local firm representing plaintiffs in federal hog farm case

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com A federal court trial began in Raleigh Tuesday with plaintiffs represented by Salisbury’s own Wallace and Graham. The trial involves a ... Read more

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

Local

Rainy wedding(s): Colonial Spring Frolic has special show despite weather

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com Dreary skies and soggy ground may have turned Rowan Museum’s annual Colonial Spring Frolic into more of a tromp, but good ... Read more

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

Local

Rain or shine: 77 animals find their fur-ever homes

On Saturday, some 77 cats and dogs at the Rowan County Animal Shelter found humans who would love them – rain or shine. Their first ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, April 8, 2018 12:05 am

Local

Political Notebook: Candidate forum roundup

Hopefuls for public office are out in force on the campaign trail, with primary absentee voting now nearly three weeks underway. For many running for ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, April 8, 2018 12:00 am

Local

“Take Me Home Carolinas” offers pet adoptions for 80 percent off

SALISBURY — Nina Dix thinks that everyone, once in his or her life, needs to experience the feeling of rescuing an animal. The best way ... Read more

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

Local

New Salisbury VA director promises openness, listening at town-hall meeting

SALISBURY — Joseph Vaughn stood before the public and staff members of Salisbury’s VA Medical Center on Wednesday afternoon with a consistent message: He’s listening, and he’s ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, April 5, 2018 12:00 am

Elections

New four-person Rowan County Board of Elections sworn in

SALISBURY — A new Rowan County Board of Elections has been sworn in to office after a nearly two-year struggle between Republican lawmakers and Gov. Roy ... Read more

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

Local

Lunch is served: Little Caesars makes good on a lost bet

SALISBURY — Little Caesars lost big on a bet it made last month after the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, made history in the NCAA basketball tournament. ... Read more

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

Crime

Blotter: Two vehicles stolen, four more broken into at Holly Leaf Apartments

SALISBURY — Two vehicles were reported stolen and four others were broken into at Holly Leaf Apartments on Friday and Saturday. The stolen vehicles, a 2016 ... Read more

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

Local

Rowan County Board of Commissioners approves Earth Day Jam

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday approved an application from Happy Roots to host Earth Day Jam on April 28. The ... Read more

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

News

Hospitalized driver in March police chase charged

Eugene Green, the driver injured in a high-speed chase on March 22, was charged Friday after his discharge from the hospital. Green, a 32-year-old resident of ... Read more

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

Local

Victim of Sunday motorcycle accident identified

SALISBURY — A man was killed Sunday when his 2005 Harley-Davidson motorcycle crashed into a 2003 Dodge on Miller Road. Billy Wayne Walters of Salisbury, 54, died ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, April 2, 2018 1:00 pm

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