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Business

Commissioners discuss potential 300-acre development off new I-85 interchange

SALISBURY — The Rowan County commissioners held their annual planning retreat Thursday with much discussion about development along Interstate 85. One potential development could involve a ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, March 2, 2018 12:00 am

Elections

Four Rowan County public offices go uncontested in 2018

SALISBURY — The candidate filing period for most 2018 elections ended at noon Wednesday, leaving four local races uncontested.  Those races are for Rowan County district attorney, clerk of ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, March 1, 2018 12:00 am

Faith

AARP offers free African-American faith-based training

SALISBURY — More than 30 church leaders gathered Wednesday at Hood Theological Seminary for a training session on physical, spiritual and financial security. The training, ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, March 1, 2018 12:00 am

Spirit of Rowan

Spirit of Rowan: Many agree: High Rock Lake is full of potential

Ten years ago, Mikey Wetzel had obtained a fair portion of the American dream. He graduated from California Polytechnic State University with a master’s degree ... Read more

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

Spirit of Rowan

Spirit of Rowan: Dreams move toward reality in Kannapolis

In 2015, Kannapolis officials took a bold step by purchasing nearly 50 acres and eight blocks of buildings at the city’s center. The $8.75 million ... Read more

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

Elections

Filing for several public offices ends today

SALISBURY — The window to file to run for several local political offices in the 2018 elections will end at noon today. Candidates can file at ... Read more

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

Local

Political notebook: Hudson and Budd say tax cuts were never meant to go away

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed by Congress in December created what many referred to as historic tax cuts for both individuals and businesses. ... Read more

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

Business

Food Lion donates 17,000 meals to Livingstone College food pantry

SALISBURY — According to the Urban Institute, one in seven college students is food-insecure: lacking in reliable access to sufficient quantities of food. This can have a devastating ... Read more

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

Kannapolis

Kannapolis’ ‘Mayor’s Advisory Work Group’ fails to reconcile rezoning request

KANNAPOLIS — “Democracy is messy. Sometimes it takes a little while to get to the solution, but let’s work toward that.” That was the advice of Kannapolis ... Read more

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

Elections

Filing update: Two more file for U.S. House of Representatives

SALISBURY — Two more Democratic challengers have filed their candidacies for seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. Scott Huffman filed in the 8th District, and ... Read more

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

Faith

“He’s home”: locals talk of Billy Graham’s impact

SALISBURY — Dr. Jim Harris says he still remembers the day he gathered with other pastors at the University of Vancouver to hear Billy Graham ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, February 21, 2018 7:00 pm

News

Rowan County professionals seek to work on county perception

SALISBURY — As members of the Growing Rowan marketing team spoke during Monday’s county commissioners meeting, one sentiment rang clear. Rowan County residents are the county’s worst critics, ... Read more

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

Local

Reps. Ted Budd and Richard Hudson visit New Sarum Brewing Co.

SALISBURY — Edward Moscardini, chief operating officer of New Sarum Brewing Co., says the company’s recent expansions are directly related to tax cuts passed by Congress ... Read more

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

Local

Rowan County audit finds financial gains

SALISBURY — The Rowan County commissioners received encouraging news Monday night. It came from the findings in the annual financial report that showed Rowan’s financial position ... Read more

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

Elections

Political notebook: Lawmakers tasked with action rather than ‘thoughts and prayers’ following shooting

As reports from Wednesday’s school shooting in Florida flowed in, North Carolina lawmakers were quick to respond with messages of proffered prayer and condolences. These ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, February 19, 2018 12:05 am

Local

County commissioners to hear 2017 financial report on Monday

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com A representative from Martin Starnes and Associates will present findings from the county’s 2017 certified annual financial reports on Monday. Monday’s ... Read more

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

Elections

2018 candidate roundup: Eight file for the North Carolina General Assembly

The race for North Carolina General Assembly seats will be one to watch in 2018. Newly drawn districts at the Senate and House levels have ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, February 18, 2018 12:00 am

Elections

2018 candidate roundup: Three file for congressional seats in 8th and 13th districts

SALISBURY — Five days have passed in the 16-day filing period for the 2018 elections. By Friday evening, 21 candidates had filed for office, including three ... Read more

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

Elections

General Assembly redistricting brings new representative to Rowan County

SALISBURY — Rowan County’s districts for representation in the North Carolina General Assembly will stand as proposed despite last-minute changes in nearby counties. The U.S. District ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, February 16, 2018 12:00 am

Elections

Craig Pierce: ‘I don’t have confidence with the current board today …’

SALISBURY — Craig Pierce says he has no personal problem with fellow Rowan County Commissioners Judy Klusman, Jim Greene and Greg Edds. But he said he’s ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, February 16, 2018 12:00 am

News

Construction begins on new water lines near Buck Steam Station

Construction of new water lines for Dukeville residents began in early February along Stoner Morgan Road. The new infrastructure comes nearly four years after testing ... Read more

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

Elections

The paradigm shifts to pink: Record number of women to seek public office in 2018

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com Senah Andrews said her ‘aha!’ moment to run for public office came in the middle of a rainstorm. She was alone, ... Read more

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

Elections

Emily’s List endorses Kathy Manning in North Carolina’s 13th District

For congressional hopeful Kathy Manning, the past three months has been full of good news. It started in December when she announced her candidacy for the U.S. House ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, February 9, 2018 12:00 am

Local

County updating pet rules on enclosures, rabies exposure

SALISBURY — Anyone who has dogs is sure to have them in a car at some point, said Peggy Mills. What shouldn’t happen, she said, is to use ... Read more

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

Landis

Landis aldermen deny extended alcohol sales on Sunday

LANDIS — A public hearing in Landis opened with trepidation Monday night. The hearing addressed the so-called “Brunch Bill,” a state law that allows local government to expand ... Read more

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

Local

Rowan County commissioners approve new roadside litter management program

SALISBURY — Caleb Sinclair says that litter is a growing problem in Rowan County. Once you see it, you’ll never “unsee” it, he says. In ... Read more

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

Local

Commissioners to hold public hearing Monday

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com A public hearing will be held Monday to discuss the sale of property off of Summit Park Drive. Around 8.217 acres ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, February 4, 2018 12:10 am

Elections

Political Notebook: The race is on in U.S. House District 13

SALISBURY — Filing for congressional elections is less than two weeks away, and candidates who plan to run in District 13 are working to connect with voters through a ... Read more

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

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