Local
With jury trials set to resume, impact of COVID-19 on process looms
SALISBURY — With jury trials resuming this month at the Rowan County Courthouse, the local justice system will be wading into unfamiliar waters. Although the ...
Ben Stansell, Author at Salisbury Post
Business
Biz Roundup: Kannapolis expects to see economic, housing growth continue in 2021
KANNAPOLIS — The city of Kannapolis in 2021 expects to see a continued trend of positive growth in both residential and commercial development, according to ...
by Ben Stansell, Sunday, March 7, 2021 12:00 am
Business
A fixture of downtown Salisbury’s shopping scene, Caniche celebrates 15th anniversary this month
SALISBURY — One of the most important decisions Lesleigh Drye has made in her life happened over a lunch of chicken salad pitas. In the ...
by Ben Stansell, Sunday, March 7, 2021 12:00 am
High School
Despite inspiring second-half comeback, Carson falls 27-21 to Mount Pleasant
CHINA GROVE — Needing a big play on fourth down with the game on the line, Alex London launched the ball down the field toward ...
by Ben Stansell, Friday, March 5, 2021 10:55 pm
Local
Salisbury Station one of several ‘hot spots’ included in NCDOT rail safety study
SALISBURY — For several weeks in 2017 and 2018, an inconspicuous camera perched on the platform at Salisbury Station provided important feedback to researchers. The ...
by Ben Stansell, Friday, March 5, 2021 12:00 am
News
Nesting no more: Eagles appear to have moved on from Duke’s Buck Station
SALISBURY — The eagles have flown the nest at Buck Station. Since at least 2013, a male and female bald eagle pair lived and raised ...
by Ben Stansell, Thursday, March 4, 2021 12:10 am
Business
The Smoke Pit leaving downtown Salisbury for standalone building on Faith Road
SALISBURY — The Smoke Pit may be leaving downtown Salisbury, but fans of the restaurant’s barbecue won’t have to venture far to get a rack ...
by Ben Stansell, Thursday, March 4, 2021 12:05 am
East Spencer
Developers aim to transform former Dunbar School site into multi-purpose community development
EAST SPENCER — Plans to convert the former site of the Dunbar High School and Dunbar Center in East Spencer into a multi-use development appear ...
by Ben Stansell, Thursday, March 4, 2021 12:00 am
Local
Commissioners set date for public hearing on potential solar energy system rule changes
SALISBURY — A date has been set for a public hearing about changes to the county’s rules for solar energy systems. The Rowan County Board ...
by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 12:00 am
China Grove
China Grove Town Council weighs future of previously rejected housing development
CHINA GROVE — The China Grove Town Council on Tuesday night discussed the future of a previously rejected housing development. The discussion was initiated by ...
by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 12:00 am
Local
County plans to use vulture effigy, enforce violations to remedy animal carcass feeding problem
SALISBURY — A vulture effigy will be deployed to remedy a problem that has plagued a neighborhood in Rowan County for several months. The Rowan ...
by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 12:05 am
Local
Commissioners will hear details about changes to solar energy policies
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday will be presented with potential changes to the county’s current policies on solar energy systems. ...
by Ben Stansell, Sunday, February 28, 2021 12:05 am
Business
After overcoming obstacles, local barber Daniel King earns registered status
SALISBURY — As soon as the representative from the North Carolina Board of Barber Examiners walked in the shop, Daniel King got an uneasy feeling. ...
by Ben Stansell, Sunday, February 28, 2021 12:00 am
Business
Biz Roundup: Chamber of Commerce to host ‘Salute to Agri-Business’ at March Power in Partnership
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Chamber of Commerce’s March Power in Partnership event will feature the annual “Salute to Agri-Business” program with author Michele Payn ...
by Ben Stansell, Sunday, February 28, 2021 12:00 am
News
After surviving COVID-19 scare, Lois Willard set to celebrate 100th birthday
SALISBURY — Looking into her iPhone screen, Kim Bowden said her last goodbyes to her grandmother. At least, that’s what she thought. Bowden, a teaching ...
by Ben Stansell, Sunday, February 28, 2021 12:00 am
Business
‘Let’s make some money:’ Loosened restrictions praised by bar owners, baseball team
SALISBURY — Waking up on Wednesday morning, Chris Ostle felt like a kid on Christmas day. “I was so excited,” Ostle said. “The sun was out, ...
by Ben Stansell, Friday, February 26, 2021 12:00 am
High School
Salisbury High bucks historical trend in dominant shutout of West Rowan
SALISBURY — Playing in front of an almost empty Ludwig Stadium, Salisbury High (1-0) put on a show and exorcised some historic demons en route ...
by Ben Stansell, Thursday, February 25, 2021 11:00 pm
Local
Dukeville lead testing results trickle in, more participation needed
SALISBURY — Almost three weeks after lead and copper testing kits were sent to customers on the county’s Northeast Rowan Water System, results are starting ...
by Ben Stansell, Thursday, February 25, 2021 12:10 am
News
Volunteers work around obstacles, alter procedures to offer free tax services to those in need
SALISBURY — For the previous two decades, Bill Behrendt’s schedule has become significantly busier during tax season. He doesn’t run an accounting firm, but Behrendt ...
by Ben Stansell, Thursday, February 25, 2021 12:00 am
Local
‘Everybody needs an Aunt Libby:’ Family celebrates 100th birthday of Rockwell doctor Elizabeth Lombard
ROCKWELL — Standing behind letters spelling out “Happy Birthday,” the members of Elizabeth Lombard’s family sang a familiar tune as she watched with a smile ...
by Ben Stansell, Monday, February 22, 2021 12:49 am
Ask Us
Ask Us: Why is Rowan EMS no longer transporting some patients outside of county?
Editor’s note: Ask Us is a weekly feature published online Mondays and in print on Tuesdays. We’ll seek to answer your questions about items or ...
by Ben Stansell, Monday, February 22, 2021 12:41 am
Crime
Blotter: Feb. 21
• Jose Alejandro Rosas, 23, of Henderson, was charged Saturday with felony possession with intent to sell or deliver marijuana, felony maintaining a vehicle/dwelling/place for ...
by Ben Stansell, Monday, February 22, 2021 12:25 am
News
Rowan resident Rudy Fugle breaks into NASCAR racing big leagues as crew chief
SALISBURY — Sitting at a table in Buffalo Wild Wings in Huntersville in 2016, Rudy Fugle and William Byron talked racing. Fugle, then a crew ...
by Ben Stansell, Sunday, February 21, 2021 12:10 am
News
Salisbury Civitan Club President Patty Lefevers makes solo Polar Plunge
Dressed in a penguin costume complete with a red bowtie, Salisbury Civitan Club President Patty Lefevers took the Polar Plunge into the chilly waters of ...
by Ben Stansell, Sunday, February 21, 2021 12:00 am
Business
Biz Roundup: Vulcan’s Denise Hallett lends a hand to Forward Rowan campaign
SALISBURY — Denise Hallett, who leads the Rowan Economic Development Commission as chair of the board, also volunteered to serve as a member of the ...
by Ben Stansell, Sunday, February 21, 2021 12:00 am
Local
Rome’s Rides: Salisbury native ran successful traveling amusement ride company in 1900s
SALISBURY — Frederick Mitchell didn’t have much to do during the winter days he spent with his grandfather in Dillon, South Carolina, but even then ...
by Ben Stansell, Sunday, February 21, 2021 12:00 am
Business
Virtual Vibes: Studio owner hopes to promote artists virtually as focus changes with new space
SALISBURY — Sabrina Harris still gets chills when she watches the video of Ashley Ellis belting out notes under the white lights in the former ...
by Ben Stansell, Sunday, February 21, 2021 12:00 am
Business
State lawmakers provide update during Chamber of Commerce Power in Partnership
SALISBURY — State legislators representing Rowan County spoke about their current projects and future plans during the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce’s virtual Power in ...
by Ben Stansell, Friday, February 19, 2021 12:00 am
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