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News

Maximum capacity: Rowan County Animal Shelter looks at expansion

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com As Nina Dix and Bob Pendergrass stood and looked over the intake room of the Rowan County Animal Shelter last week, they ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, April 1, 2018 12:07 am

Local

Rep. Richard Hudson talks opioid abuse in Cabarrus County

CONCORD — U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson met with staff members of Serenity House in Concord Tuesday for a roundtable discussion about a nationwide crisis. The topic was opioid ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, March 28, 2018 12:00 am

Kannapolis

Kannapolis adopts new 2030 Comprehensive Plan

KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis City Council on Monday approved a development plan nearly two years in the making. Called the Move Kannapolis Forward 2030 Comprehensive Plan, ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 12:00 am

Elections

Political notebook: Rep. Hudson to host opioid roundtable in Concord

Local Rep. Richard Hudson, R-08, will visit Serenity House in Concord on Tuesday to discuss with local leaders ways to improve responses to the national opioid crisis. ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, March 26, 2018 12:10 am

Local

New director of Salisbury VA talks priorities

SALISBURY — The Salisbury VA Medical Center on Monday welcomed Joseph Vaughn as its new director. The Navy veteran comes with more than 12 years of experience ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Saturday, March 24, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Funds available for broadband providers looking to expand

Federal funding is available for local broadband internet providers looking to expand or develop their areas of service. The opportunity comes through the Federal Communications ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, March 23, 2018 12:00 am

Crime

Police Blotter: March 23

SALISBURY — A 34-year-old Salisbury man was charged Wednesday with child abuse after police said he hit his stepson in the nose. Erikson Douglas Courtney ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, March 23, 2018 12:00 am

Crime

Early-morning chase ends in high-speed accident

SALISBURY — Salisbury police officers were led on a high-speed chase Thursday morning by three suspects in vehicle break-ins. The driver of a white 2010 Honda ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, March 22, 2018 6:23 pm

Health

Rowan County Public Health releases State of the County Health report

SALISBURY — Rowan County Public Health this week released its annual State of the County Health Report. The report describes health issues and summarizes local efforts and progress toward ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, March 22, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Rowan County to sue opioid manufacturers and distributors

SALISBURY — Rowan County officials on Monday decided to join a national lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributers. The lawsuit alleges that pharmaceutical manufacturers use false, deceptive ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, March 21, 2018 12:00 am

News

Rowan County commissioners establish broadband task force

SALISBURY — The Rowan County commissioners on Monday formed a task force to explore the feasibility of expanding broadband service countywide. Members include Randy Cress, the county ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, March 20, 2018 12:00 am

Business

Commissioners approve $350,000 loan for Railwalk venue and streetscape

SALISBURY  — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday approved a loan of as much as $350,000 to the county’s Tourism Development Authority. The money, ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, March 20, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Political Notebook: House passes legislation to improve school safety

Thousands of students across the nation would leave their classrooms on Wednesday in a call for congressional action. The call was for tighter gun control ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, March 19, 2018 12:10 am

Local

Board of Commissioners to hear request from Tourism Development Authority

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com On Monday, the Rowan County Board of Commissioners will consider a request for an inter-local agreement with the Rowan Tourism Development ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, March 18, 2018 12:05 am

Elections

Poor People’s Campaign in Kannapolis encourages people to seek change

KANNAPOLIS — As the pews of First Baptist Church in Kannapolis filled for the Poor People’s Campaign Town Hall, Jade X. Jackson gave the room a ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Saturday, March 17, 2018 12:00 am

Education

Across Rowan County, students rally for stricter gun laws

SALISBURY — Wednesday marked one month since the shooting in Parkland, Florida, took the lives of 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. In ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, March 15, 2018 12:13 am

Health

Despite improvements, disparities remain in Rowan health outcomes

SALISBURY — Rowan County is now rated 62nd in terms of health outcomes among North Carolina’s 100 counties. In 2017, Rowan was listed at No. 73, meaning the ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, March 14, 2018 12:00 am

Elections

Political Notebook: Kathy Manning visits with Rowan County Democratic Party

As the Rowan County Democratic Party gathered for their monthly breakfast on Saturday, an air of excitement filled the room. This energy stemmed from a ... Read more

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

Elections

Republicans gear up for the county commission primary

Filing windows for several public offices closed Feb. 28 with six Republican hopefuls running for three seats on the Rowan County Board of Commissioners. Greg ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, March 11, 2018 12:10 am

Elections

8th District Republican Party to raise money through gun raffle

SALISBURY — Less than a month after the school shooting that took the lives of 17 in Parkland, Florida, local Republicans are proceeding with a ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Saturday, March 10, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Rowan County commissioners vote to fund marketing initiative

SALISBURY — On Monday, the Board of Commissioners agreed that Rowan County has a positive story that needs telling. What took some discussion was how and ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, March 7, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Plans move forward on potential West Rowan Library

SALISBURY — Rowan County Commissioner Jim Greene said it was a “day for Cleveland” at Monday’s Board of Commissioners meeting. The title was fitting, as two ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, March 6, 2018 12:00 am

Cleveland

Board of Commissioners approves $556,500 incentive grant for Daimler

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday approved a second amendment to a five-year grant for Daimler Trucks North America. The grant is ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, March 6, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Dr. Ada Fisher says she won’t run for Republican National Committee again

Dr. Ada Fisher on Saturday announced she will not be running for another term as North Carolina Committeewoman for the Republican National Committee. Her announcement ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, March 5, 2018 12:00 am

Elections

Rowan County Republicans host annual convention

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com Over 50 Rowan County Republicans gathered Saturday at the Rowan County Administration Building for the party’s annual convention. After a brief ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, March 4, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Commissioners to consider updating incentive grant for Daimler

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com The Board of Commissioners on Monday will consider modifying an incentive agreement made with Daimler in November 2015. The agreement, meant ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, March 4, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Rowan County Board of Commissioners evaluate county needs at planning retreat

SALISBURY — Positivity appeared a common goal as the Rowan County commissioners held their annual planning retreat Thursday, a day reserved to celebrate successes and ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Saturday, March 3, 2018 12:00 am

Elections

Geoffrey Hoy enters state Senate race as placeholder for Rowan County Democrats

SALISBURY — Nancy Evans, elections director for Rowan County, said this election cycle has been one for “many firsts.” The trend began when County Commissioner Craig Pierce filed ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Saturday, March 3, 2018 12:00 am

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