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Ben Stansell covers business, county government and more for the Salisbury Post. He joined the staff in August 2020 after graduating from the University of Alabama. Email him at ben.stansell@salisburypost.com.

Local

Hoben looks to enact positive change in bid for seat of retiring district court judge

SALISBURY — Lauren Hoben considered a run for district court judge for some time, but she credits a line of scripture for inspiring her to ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, February 10, 2022 12:01 am

Local

Health Department destined for West End Plaza, county commissioner says

SALISBURY — A study to assess space needs of the Rowan County Health Department is ongoing, but the future home for the department seemingly has ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, February 8, 2022 8:09 pm

Local

Auditor: conservative spending, high tax revenues led to increase in county fund balance

SALISBURY — Rowan County’s general fund balance increased by $18 million last fiscal year due to conservative spending and a boost in sales and property ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Monday, February 7, 2022 6:50 pm

News

Cheerwine Festival will return to Salisbury in May; vendor applications now being accepted

SALISBURY — The Cheerwine Festival will return to the streets of Salisbury on Saturday, May 21, from noon to 10 p.m. after a pandemic-induced hiatus. ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Monday, February 7, 2022 10:13 am

Business

Sierra Davis opens chiropractic studio in hometown

SALISBURY — As a goalkeeper competing for the Salisbury High Hornets, Sierra Davis took plenty of tumbles while leaping and lunging to block shots. That ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, February 6, 2022 12:01 am

Local

Commissioners to consider agreement to allow digitization of Salisbury Post’s archive

SALISBURY — The Rowan Public Library and Salisbury Post are working on a project to digitize the newspaper’s extensive archive of physical documents, photographs and ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, February 6, 2022 12:01 am

Local

Fired Rowan EMS battalion chief hired by private ambulance company in Salisbury

SALISBURY — A former Rowan County Emergency Services battalion chief fired for misconduct and currently under investigation by the state is now working for a ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, February 4, 2022 1:21 pm

Business

Two in a row: Owners of The Fish Bowl launch tattoo and piercing studio next door

SALISBURY — Branson Hurst and Chris Ostle knew they wanted to open a second business before they knew what kind. The duo, who own and ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, February 4, 2022 12:02 am

Business

Passion for pastries: Baker opens Southern SweeTees in former Fulton Street Bakery storefront

SALISBURY — Tessa Pittman’s baking career started when she was just 7 years old and received the perfect Christmas gift — a small, blue Holly ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, February 3, 2022 12:05 am

Crime

Two hospitalized with gunshot wounds; Salisbury Police investigating incident

SALISBURY — The Salisbury Police Department is investigating a Wednesday afternoon shooting that sent two men to the hospital with gunshot wounds. Officers responded around ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, February 2, 2022 5:50 pm

China Grove

Developer pulls request for 218-unit subdivision as China Grove Town Council voices concerns

CHINA GROVE — A major subdivision planned near China Grove will not move forward after resistance from the Town Council on Tuesday night. National homebuilding ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, February 2, 2022 9:00 am

Business

China Grove council discusses incentives for 5,100-job project, sets hearing for later this month

CHINA GROVE — The Town Council on Tuesday night set the stage for a called meeting later this month to consider a generous incentive grant ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, February 1, 2022 9:37 pm

Local

‘Forgotten island’: Apartment complex’s resident frustrated over payment system, lack of management

SALISBURY — When Anna Jenkins moved into Villas at Hope Crest in 2016, she was filled with gratitude and optimism. The veteran and her beloved ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, January 30, 2022 12:05 am

Business

Searching for a career outdoors, Litaker blazes his own trail

CHINA GROVE — When Joseph Litaker started Black Diamond Trail Designs in 2017, the goal was to spend less time in an office and more ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, January 30, 2022 12:01 am

Local

United Way accepting funding applications from agencies providing food and shelter programs

SALISBURY — The Rowan County United Way is accepting applications from local agencies that are in need of funding to provide emergency food and shelter ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, January 30, 2022 12:00 am

Lifestyle

For the Crotts, dog training runs in the family

SALISBURY — A simple trick started it all. On one of the first days of her puppy’s dog obedience class, Tracy Crotts was given a ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Saturday, January 29, 2022 12:10 am

Business

Downtown Salisbury, Inc. wants shoppers to show local businesses love through Valentine’s giveaway

SALISBURY — In the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day, Downtown Salisbury, Inc. is asking shoppers to show local businesses some love. From Tuesday through ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, January 28, 2022 12:02 am

Local

Commissioners OK grant applications for sheriff, library; hearing set on Chewy sewer line

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners convened virtually Thursday afternoon for a called meeting to authorize two grant applications and set a public ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, January 27, 2022 7:08 pm

Business

New event center in Spencer looks to connect kids with passions

SPENCER — Even for Kevan Glover, explaining his company’s and foundation’s multitude of far-ranging programs and services can be difficult. Glover is the founder and ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, January 27, 2022 12:05 am

Local

Two FEMA ambulances aid Rowan EMS, helping pandemic strain

SALISBURY — Since the start of January, Rowan County Emergency Medical Services has had some much-needed extra help. The county has been the beneficiary of ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, January 27, 2022 12:00 am

News

Central Virginia VA director to lead Salisbury VA Health Care System until permanent hire made

SALISBURY —  J. Ronald Johnson will lead the Salisbury VA Health Care System as the system works to hire a permanent replacement for former director ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, January 26, 2022 9:40 am

Business

Downtown Kannapolis townhomes seeing ‘phenomenal demand’ as construction continues

KANNAPOLIS — Without having finished any homes yet, Tri Pointe Homes has sold 15 units at Pennant Square, a townhome community under construction in downtown ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, January 25, 2022 5:51 pm

Local

Cricket coming soon: Meet the man bringing a new kind of field to Rowan County

SALISBURY — To find the nearest game of cricket when he was living in Michigan, Jaypal Kalagiri had to wake up at 6 a.m. on ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Monday, January 24, 2022 1:31 am

Crime

Blotter: Jan. 23

In weekend arrest warrants: • Candace Nicole Evans, 31, was charged with malicious conduct by a prisoner. Evans allegedly spat at a Spencer officer while ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Monday, January 24, 2022 1:29 am

News

Farmers remain resilient, look toward future as county develops agriculture plan

SALISBURY — Carrie Barnhardt was a sophomore at North Carolina State University in 2009 when her family was forced to sell their milking cows and ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, January 23, 2022 12:10 am

Ask Us

Cooking from the soul: Caribbean Island Cafe dishes up authentic Jamaican dishes

SALISBURY — In the kitchen at Caribbean Island Cafe, Fitzroy Hamilton is cooking up a different kind of soul food. Not fried chicken, black eyed ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, January 23, 2022 12:02 am

Business

Biz Roundup: Kannapolis officers receive recognition for life-saving actions

KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis Police Department presented the Lifesaving Award to three officers for their quick actions that resulted in keeping a person alive in ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, January 23, 2022 12:00 am

Local

Second significant snow in a week provides opportune sledding conditions

SALISBURY — Koren and Milli Mapp clasped hands and let out a shriek of excitement as their father Tim pushed them down the gentle snowy ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Saturday, January 22, 2022 6:09 pm

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