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Elections

Horace Stainback enters congressional race for N.C.’s 8th district

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com The U.S. congressional race for North Carolina’s 8th district will no longer be uncontested. Horace Stainback, a Democrat from Concord, launched ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, January 8, 2018 12:00 am

News

New Year, same lake: officials dispel myths surrounding High Rock Lake

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com On a blustery January afternoon, Larry Jones stands in his High Rock Lake-front home and enjoys the view. His home appears ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, January 7, 2018 12:10 am

Kannapolis

Kannapolis City Council to move forward on revitalization

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS – The Kannapolis City Council will meet Monday, Jan. 8, at 6 p.m. to vote on two measures relative to ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, January 7, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Potential judicial reform and redistricting causes concern in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE — A “silent march” protesting proposed judicial redistricting and changes to the way judges are seated was held in Charlotte on Thursday. The march ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, January 5, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Rowan Helping Ministries’ doors are always open

SALISBURY — As a week of startlingly low temperatures continues, Rowan Helping Ministries is working to keep people prepared for and sheltered from the cold. The shelter, ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, January 4, 2018 12:01 am

Local

New year, new legislation for North Carolina

The dawning of 2018 brought with it 20 new laws for North Carolina. The laws will affect business, agriculture, energy, environmental, and natural resources regulations. ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, January 4, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Rowan Helping Ministries offers an option for New Year’s resolutions

SALISBURY — According to a recent YouGov poll, the most popular New Year’s resolutions for 2018 are those we’ve heard before. Eating healthier, exercising more, and ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, January 3, 2018 12:00 am

Business

Rowan commissioners OK access agreement for ‘Project Wheel’

SALISBURY — An unnamed Rowan County company is continuing its search for a location to expand. The Rowan County commissioners approved an access agreement between the ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, January 3, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Rowan County welcomes first baby of 2018

Staff report SALISBURY — Rowan County’s first baby of the new year was born at 6:45 a.m. Monday, according to Novant Health Rowan Medical Center. ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, January 2, 2018 12:01 am

10 to Watch

10 to watch in 2018: Alyssa Smith of Healthy Rowan

  SALISBURY — Alyssa Smith says one of her favorite poems is “Daffodils” by E.E. Cummings. The very first line is special to her: “In time ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, January 2, 2018 12:00 am

10 to Watch

10 to Watch: Addison Davis

SALISBURY — For years, the future of the former site of Salisbury Mall was uncertain. It was purchased in 2013 by Rowan County as a space ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, January 2, 2018 12:00 am

News

Rowan Board of Commissioners to meet on Tuesday

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com The Rowan County Board of Commissioners’ first meeting of the new year will be delayed one day. Under normal circumstances, the board ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, January 1, 2018 12:00 am

News

Ten years after the recession, locals discuss recovery

Ten years ago, United States citizens would witness the end of an era. The year was 2007, and it began with promise. Resold, single-family home ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, December 31, 2017 12:10 am

Local

Sen. Thom Tillis celebrates 2017 successes for service members and veterans

As many prepare to toast to “Auld Lang Syne,” elected officials are taking the end of the year to celebrate successes and plan for 2018. ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, December 28, 2017 12:00 am

News

Tax cuts for Christmas? What you’re getting and when you’re getting it

As the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act moved from the U.S. House of Representatives and onward this week, the view from outside of Washington was tense. ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, December 25, 2017 12:00 am

News

Political notebook: Rep. Budd speaks in favor of tax reform

“I can’t make everyone happy, but I want to serve the district as best I can.” These words came from N.C. Rep. Ted Budd (R-13) ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, December 25, 2017 12:00 am

News

“Lights of Love” luminary display at hospice house

For many, the holidays offer a great opportunity to reminisce. Families and friends gather around festive decorations and yummy treats, all discussing childhood antics, tried-and-true traditions ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, December 24, 2017 12:00 am

News

Fire marshals investigating Gold Hill fire

Fire marshals are investigating a fire at an abandoned church in Gold Hill. The fire was reported just shortly at 4 p.m Saturday afternoon. When responders ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, December 24, 2017 12:00 am

News

Rowan County congressmen vote to pass tax cut package

Local Congressmen Ted Budd and Richard Hudson joined their Republican colleagues Tuesday in supporting the tax overhaul bill that appears headed to President Donald Trump’s desk. ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, December 20, 2017 12:00 am

Crime

Police looking for man who robbed CVS Pharmacy

SALISBURY — Police are looking for a man who robbed the CVS Pharmacy on Statesville Boulevard on Sunday. At 5:45 p.m. Sunday, a white man entered the store wearing ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, December 19, 2017 12:00 am

Crime

Two women charged with larceny at Kmart

SALISBURY — Police say two women caught stealing carts full of merchandise from Kmart may be looking at additional charges. Briana Ladorothy Bracy, 26, and Shadesia Ashley Francis, 28, ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, December 19, 2017 12:00 am

Kannapolis

Broadway performer visits A.L. Brown High School

KANNAPOLIS — For Chryssie Whitehead, dance is a “gypsy art form.” “You look at people and go, ‘Oh, I want to put those arms in ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, December 19, 2017 12:00 am

News

From sheep to sheepdog: Churches consider security in throes of holidays

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com “Do you want to be a sheep, or do you want to be a sheepdog?” This question comes from Master Police Officer Ron ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, December 17, 2017 12:10 am

Kannapolis

Planners work to turn downtown Kannapolis into an ‘experience’

By Andie Foley andie.folie@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS – As downtown revitalization draws closer in Kannapolis, officials are working to translate dreams into reality. The city council spoke ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, December 17, 2017 12:00 am

Business

Airport Advisory Board evaluates expansion proposal

SALISBURY — The Airport Advisory Board met Friday to discuss the possible construction of 10 new T-hangars at Mid-Carolina Regional Airport. Rowan County Commissioner Craig ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Saturday, December 16, 2017 12:00 am

News

Judy Klusman to serve on Cardinal Innovations board

Rowan County Commissioner Judy Klusman has been appointed to the new Cardinal Innovations Healthcare Solutions board of directors. The N.C. Department of Health and Human ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Saturday, December 16, 2017 12:00 am

News

Anonymous man donates $200 for Christmas trees

SALISBURY — Mike Blowers’ work at River Ridge Christmas Tree Farm has taught him many things over the years. Most recently, he said, he’s learned ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, December 15, 2017 12:00 am

News

One day at a time: Annie Cooke turns 100

SALISBURY — Annie Laurie Cooke has been there, done that and seen it all. In 18 years of travels, she visited all the states except ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, December 14, 2017 12:00 am

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