Crime
New court date set for county commissioner’s driving while impaired case
SALISBURY — During an administrative court session on Friday morning, Rowan County Commissioner Craig Pierce was assigned a Sept. 22 court date for charges of ...
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Business
Backcountry and Beyond prepares for move to downtown Salisbury
SALISBURY — Jeff Moose and DeWitt Brown are bringing the backcountry downtown. Moose and Brown, the owner and operations manager of Backcountry and Beyond, are ...
by Ben Stansell, Friday, July 30, 2021 12:00 am
Business
Ahold Delhaize hopes to add 100 new employees at Salisbury distribution center
SALISBURY — Ahold Delhaize is seeking to hire about 100 employees for its Salisbury distribution center located at 2110 Executive Drive, next to Food Lion’s ...
by Ben Stansell, Thursday, July 29, 2021 5:24 pm
Business
County unemployment rises in June, positive job growth seen in leisure and hospitality sector
SALISBURY — The unemployment rate in Rowan County rose slightly last month, increasing from 4.6% in May to 5% in June, according to data released ...
by Ben Stansell, Thursday, July 29, 2021 12:10 am
News
Country Club of Salisbury unveils renovated clubhouse, plots additional upgrades
SALISBURY — At a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week, the Country Club of Salisbury unveiled its redesigned and renovated clubhouse. The club welcomed its members to ...
by Ben Stansell, Thursday, July 29, 2021 12:00 am
Kannapolis
Kannapolis restroom listed among top 10 in the country, vying for top spot
KANNAPOLIS — Not satisfied with only having the best ballpark in the country, the city of Kannapolis is vying for another national title — top ...
by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 12:00 am
Business
Mixed-use development planned near Atrium Health Ballpark
KANNAPOLIS — The city on Tuesday announced an agreement to provide three parcels of property past the right field wall of Atrium Health Ballpark to Right ...
by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 12:00 am
Local
Rowan County Planning Board denies Reaper’s Realm rezoning request after opposition from neighbors
SALISBURY — Following a long and lively meeting, the Rowan County Planning Board late Monday night voted to deny a rezoning request from Reaper’s Realm ...
by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 4:30 pm
Local
After 10 days, three hospitals, one diagnosis, Kassidy Sechler will return home
CHINA GROVE — More than a week after she was rushed in an ambulance to a hospital in Hickory, Kassidy Sechler will return home to ...
by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 12:00 am
Local
Spin Doctors announced as headlining band for 2021 Cheerwine Festival
SALISBURY — Cheerwine on Monday announced that the Spin Doctors will headline this year’s Cheerwine Festival. The Grammy-nominated rock band emerged in the early 1990s ...
by Ben Stansell, Monday, July 26, 2021 12:26 pm
Business
Young entrepreneur learns lesson of responsibility by raising quail, selling eggs
SALISBURY — When some young entrepreneurs want to make a few bucks, they might pour some lemonade in a pitcher and put a stand out ...
by Ben Stansell, Sunday, July 25, 2021 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Historic McCanless House sold, buyers plan on converting home into events venue
SALISBURY — From the moment she laid eyes on the Napoleon Bonaparte McCanless House, Sandra Toscano was enchanted by its exterior. With a facade covered ...
by Ben Stansell, Sunday, July 25, 2021 12:00 am
Business
Biz Roundup: City of Salisbury brings back in-person community resource fair
SALISBURY — To provide a helping hand to Rowan County parents, caregivers and students, the city of Salisbury is hosting its bi-annual Back-to-School Community Resource ...
by Ben Stansell, Sunday, July 25, 2021 12:00 am
Business
Troyer’s Country Market closing because of staff shortages, deal to sell building
SALISBURY — After eight years of serving up sandwiches, donuts and specialty grocery items, Troyer’s Country Market is closing its doors for good. “We’ll shed ...
by Ben Stansell, Friday, July 23, 2021 12:05 am
Local
Local wildlife biologist wins state award for private land conservation efforts
SALISBURY — During a staff meeting last month, John Isenhour got a message that he needed to call Tim Gestwicki, the leader of the North ...
by Ben Stansell, Friday, July 23, 2021 12:00 am
Crime
District Attorney clears deputies in shooting investigation from February chase
SALISBURY — The Rowan County District Attorney’s Office has cleared Rowan County Sheriff’s deputies of any criminal wrongdoing in the February death of James Edward ...
by Ben Stansell, Thursday, July 22, 2021 6:59 pm
Local
Community shows outpouring of support for young Rowan County softball player
SALISBURY — With their hands clasped and heads dropped down, dozens of local softball players said a collective prayer while standing inside the diamond at ...
by Ben Stansell, Thursday, July 22, 2021 12:10 am
Business
With 21 teams competing and plenty of vendors, Dragon Boat Festival looks to make a splash Saturday
SALISBURY — With drums beating and paddles furiously slapping the water, 21 teams will compete in the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce’s 7th annual Dragon Boat ...
by Ben Stansell, Thursday, July 22, 2021 12:05 am
Kannapolis
Cannon Ballers crowned: Atrium Health Ballpark wins fan vote for best ballpark in the country
Staff Report news@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS — Atrium Health Ballpark has brought plenty of attention to downtown Kannapolis, but now the baseball stadium is being recognized in ...
by Ben Stansell, Thursday, July 22, 2021 12:00 am
News
Small airplane crash near Rockwell leaves aircraft upside down, but pilot unharmed
ROCKWELL — A small plane crashed into a grassy open field along Red Road between Rockwell and Granite Quarry on Wednesday afternoon. The lone pilot ...
by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 7:10 pm
Business
Massive logistics center Metro63 planned for 94-acre property in Kannapolis
Staff Report news@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS — A mammoth logistics center is coming to Kannapolis. The city on Wednesday morning announced that Trammell Crow Company, one of ...
by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 11:35 am
Local
Commissioners renew plans to transform West End Plaza into agricultural center, meeting hall
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday evening voted to move forward with plans to transform a portion of West End Plaza ...
by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 12:10 am
Business
Imperial Supplies celebrates opening of larger distribution center
SALISBURY — After several decades at its distribution center on Litton Drive, Imperial Supplies in 2019 began to look for a facility with more space. ...
by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 12:05 am
Crime
Blotter: Salisbury man jailed for breaking into vehicles around Confederate Avenue
SALISBURY — A Salisbury man is facing a bevy of charges following a string of vehicle break-ins last month. Javon Markese Stevenson, 20, of Salisbury ...
by Ben Stansell, Monday, July 19, 2021 12:19 am
Local
All Aboard: Volunteers work to get train rolling again at NC Museum of Dolls, Toys and Miniatures
SPENCER — In the back of the N.C. Museum of Dolls, Toys and Miniatures, past the intricate dollhouses and puppets, a five-track model train display ...
by Ben Stansell, Monday, July 19, 2021 12:10 am
China Grove
China Grove celebrates Farmers Day’s founders on festival’s 40th anniversary
CHINA GROVE — Judy Haire still remembers walking onto the stage in downtown China Grove in 1982 and looking out at the crowd. “We all ...
by Ben Stansell, Sunday, July 18, 2021 12:10 am
China Grove
Top kids crowned in Little Mr. and Miss Farmer contest
CHINA GROVE — Wearing his favorite cowboy boots, Jacob Morrison drew the crowd’s attention on Saturday morning as he did donuts in his miniature John ...
by Ben Stansell, Sunday, July 18, 2021 12:05 am
Lifestyle
Artist from Rowan County gets opportunity to showcase his painting skills in San Francisco
SALISBURY — After bouncing around from seasonal job to seasonal job for most of his early 20s, Ethan Strickland decided to go all in on ...
by Ben Stansell, Sunday, July 18, 2021 12:00 am
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