Ben Stansell, Author at Salisbury Post - Page 13 of 43
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.
Business
SALISBURY — The Patterson family usually has a few poinsettias placed around their home on Christmas Day — leftovers from that weren’t purchased by customers. ...
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by Ben Stansell, Thursday, December 23, 2021 12:10 am
Local
SALISBURY — When Jean Allen opened the metal door to Good Shepherd’s Clinic two weeks ago, she was expecting a much-needed easy work day. The ...
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by Ben Stansell, Thursday, December 23, 2021 12:05 am
Local
SALISBURY — As the pandemic continues, exacerbating already prevalent problems in the community, nonprofits and human service organizations have perhaps never been more important. Each ...
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by Ben Stansell, Thursday, December 23, 2021 12:00 am
Business
SALISBURY — The Salisbury Community Appearance Commission has doled out awards for its 17th annual Holiday Storefront Decorations Awards, recognizing creative and festive shops, restaurants ...
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by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, December 22, 2021 7:30 pm
Business
SALISBURY — At its final meeting of the year, the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce’s Minority Business Council convened virtually Tuesday to highlight local nonprofits ...
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by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, December 22, 2021 12:09 am
Local
ROCKWELL — As businesses and organizations across the country are feeling the impact of what is being called “the great resignation,” one local nonprofit is ...
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by Ben Stansell, Monday, December 20, 2021 9:43 am
Business
ROCKWELL — If you ask Charlie Ashby about one of the products in his store, he’ll probably tell you a story instead. “Most of the ...
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by Ben Stansell, Sunday, December 19, 2021 12:01 am
Business
ROCKWELL — The young residents of Nazareth Child & Family Connection’s residential home were treated to a traditional Christmas party last weekend, complete with opening ...
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by Ben Stansell, Sunday, December 19, 2021 12:00 am
Local
SALISBURY — Salisbury VA Health Care System Executive Director Joseph Vaughn is leaving the role after accepting a new position within the Department of Veterans ...
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by Ben Stansell, Friday, December 17, 2021 5:05 pm
Business
SALISBURY — Bishop Tim Smith was in the third grade when he looked out of the window at his family’s home to see a burning ...
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by Ben Stansell, Thursday, December 16, 2021 3:00 pm
Business
SALISBURY — With a tower in western Rowan County outfitted with antennas now in operation, Open Broadband has started testing its internet service with a ...
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by Ben Stansell, Thursday, December 16, 2021 2:20 pm
Business
EAST SPENCER — A Cabarrus County home builder plans to construct several dozen homes in East Spencer in 2022. PresPro Custom Homes, based in Harrisburg, ...
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by Ben Stansell, Monday, December 13, 2021 9:32 am
Crime
Tadarren Lashaud Mosley, 22, of Salisbury was charged by the Salisbury Police Department this weekend with robbery with a dangerous weapon, felony possession of a ...
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by Ben Stansell, Monday, December 13, 2021 2:49 am
Crime
SALISBURY — A Salisbury woman faces child abuse charge for drinking alcohol while driving a car containing her 2-year-old grandchild, who was not in a ...
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by Ben Stansell, Monday, December 13, 2021 2:33 am
Crime
SALISBURY — An altercation in the backyard of a Wilson Road house early Sunday morning resulted in a shooting and a man’s hospitalization, according to ...
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by Ben Stansell, Monday, December 13, 2021 2:16 am
Business
ROCKWELL — Sandy Canup and Gayle Brendle were on their way home one day earlier this month when they saw the red poinsettias outside Variety ...
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by Ben Stansell, Sunday, December 12, 2021 1:03 am
Business
SALISBURY — After hosting several pre-opening events to benefit the local community, Texas Roadhouse opened to the public Tuesday at the Rowan Summit Shopping Center. ...
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by Ben Stansell, Sunday, December 12, 2021 1:02 am
Christmas Happiness
SALISBURY — Beth and Bob Foreman have donated to the Christmas Happiness Fund for years in memory of their grandson Jason Foreman, who died during ...
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by Ben Stansell, Sunday, December 12, 2021 12:05 am
Local
SALISBURY — Sitting in the front seat of an antique fire truck driving through the streets downtown on Saturday afternoon, Aurora Casey was the lucky ...
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by Ben Stansell, Saturday, December 11, 2021 7:00 pm
News
CHINA GROVE — The Christmas in The Grove celebration planned for tonight in downtown has been canceled due to the threat of severe weather. “After ...
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by Ben Stansell, Saturday, December 11, 2021 12:00 pm
Local
SALISBURY — When she was a child, Taylor Bolton always looked forward to the early mornings when she was invited to tag along with her ...
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by Ben Stansell, Saturday, December 11, 2021 12:02 am
Local
SALISBURY — Leaning over the table of a crowded coffee shop in the summer of 2019, Melissa Oleen made her pitch to Jennifer Hubbard. Oleen, ...
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by Ben Stansell, Friday, December 10, 2021 9:59 am
Local
SALISBURY — Rowan County will soon have an expanded presence in the state and United States capitals after hiring two lobbying firms. The first time ...
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by Ben Stansell, Friday, December 10, 2021 12:01 am
Elections
SALISBURY — Greg Edds, Judy Klusman and Jim Greene visited the Rowan County Board of Elections office as a group on Monday to officially file ...
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by Ben Stansell, Thursday, December 9, 2021 12:10 am
Local
SALISBURY — While many people maintain memories of the best Christmas gift they’ve received, Dottie Rebhan still remembers the best gift she gave. Every December, ...
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by Ben Stansell, Thursday, December 9, 2021 12:08 am
China Grove
CHINA GROVE — Although there won’t be snow, China Grove will still host its Christmas in the Grove celebration on Saturday from 5-9 p.m. throughout ...
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by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, December 8, 2021 3:35 pm
China Grove
CHINA GROVE — New and newly re-elected members of the China Grove Town Council were sworn in Tuesday at Town Hall. Sen. Carl Ford attended ...
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by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, December 7, 2021 10:53 pm
China Grove
CHINA GROVE — The Town Council on Tuesday night approved $60,000 in premium pay for the town’s full- and part-time employees who worked during the ...
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by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, December 7, 2021 10:29 pm
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