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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

County government funding helps Families First Visitation Station provide much-needed services

SALISBURY — With funding for the Families First Visitation Station in Rowan County now in hand, Beth Hamilton can breathe easy for the first time ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, November 5, 2021 12:01 am

News

Organizers finalize entertainment for Holiday Spectacular at Bell Tower Green

SALISBURY — Christian pop artist Britt Nicole as well as country duo Dustin Chapman and Ryleigh Madison will be the headliners for the first ever ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, November 4, 2021 12:05 am

China Grove

China Grove Town Council schedules tax incentive hearing for 1,000-job project

CHINA GROVE — The Town Council on Tuesday night scheduled a public hearing regarding an incentive request for “Project Bishop.” The company behind the economic ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, November 4, 2021 12:00 am

Crime

‘Somebody who didn’t want to look at what they’d done’: Juan Chunn found guilty of murdering father

SALISBURY — Juan Renardo Chunn was found guilty of first-degree murder in Rowan County Superior Court on Tuesday for bludgeoning his father to death with ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, November 3, 2021 12:10 am

Elections

Newcomer makes history in Kannapolis City Council race, two incumbents retain seats

KANNAPOLIS — Two incumbents won reelection and one newcomer made history Tuesday in a crowded Kannapolis City Council race. Jeanne Dixon became the first African-American ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, November 2, 2021 11:44 pm

China Grove

Two incumbents, one newcomer win election in China Grove Town Council race

CHINA GROVE — One newcomer was elected and two incumbents retained their seats in the China Grove Town Council race Tuesday. Arthur Heggins led the ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, November 2, 2021 10:01 pm

Crime

Jury finds man guilty of first-degree murder for killing father with oxygen tank

SALISBURY — Juan Renardo Chunn was found guilty of first-degree murder in Rowan County Superior Court on Tuesday for bludgeoning his father to death with ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, November 2, 2021 5:55 pm

Local

Board of Commissioners allocates $1.2 million to county fire departments

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday afternoon approved distributing $1.2 million to the areas rural volunteer fire departments. Each of the ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, November 2, 2021 12:10 am

Crime

Closing arguments, jury deliberation scheduled today in trial of man charged with killing father

SALISBURY — Lawyers are poised to deliver closing arguments this morning in the first-degree murder trial of a man charged with killing his father. Juan ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, November 2, 2021 12:05 am

Crime

Blotter: Mooresville man arrested in Rowan County for kidnapping, assault

SALISBURY — A Mooresville man faces charges that include kidnapping after being arrested Friday. Jose Calix, 30, was charged by the Mooresville Police Department with ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, October 31, 2021 11:55 pm

Local

J.C. Price Post 107 celebrates Halloween with trick-or-treating, costume contest

SALISBURY — J.C. Price American Legion Post 107 welcomed costumed kids and adults on Sunday afternoon for family-friendly trick-or-treating and a costume contest. “This is ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, October 31, 2021 11:45 pm

Business

Trick-or-treaters flock to downtown Salisbury for Halloween Fun Fest

SALISBURY —  Crowds of monsters, princesses, sports stars and video game characters filled downtown Salisbury Saturday evening as about 40 businesses passed out candy to ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, October 31, 2021 12:10 am

Business

Local developer aims to transform historic downtown building into residential living space

SALISBURY — A switchboard operator stationed at Southern Bell’s building in downtown Salisbury, Edith Thompson was at the nexus of telephone communication in Rowan County ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, October 31, 2021 12:00 am

Business

Biz Roundup: Rowan EDC unveils new tools to help employers gauge workforce

SALISBURY — The Rowan Economic Development Council has partnered with Localintel to provide visual data tools to help workforce development. The first tools are being ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, October 31, 2021 12:00 am

Local

Commissioners will consider scheduling public hearing on $400 million project

SALISBURY — With Rowan County in the running to land a major economic development project, commissioners on Monday will consider scheduling a public hearing on ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, October 31, 2021 12:00 am

Crime

Prosecution attempts to poke holes in defendant’s story in third day of murder trial

Editor’s note: This article contains graphic descriptions of injuries sustained by Eugene Chunn in connection with his death. SALISBURY — Using body camera footage and ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Saturday, October 30, 2021 10:01 am

Crime

Murder trial turns to crime scene evidence, oxygen tank used as weapon

SALISBURY — Slowly turning a silver, blue and green cylinder over in his gloved hands, Assistant District Attorney Brian Taylor held an oxygen tank for ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, October 29, 2021 12:02 am

Crime

Prosecution weaves story of betrayal as trial begins for man charged with killing father

SALISBURY — During a frantic 911 call, Juan Chunn pleaded with the dispatcher to send help for his father. “Somebody did something to my daddy,” ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, October 28, 2021 12:10 am

China Grove

In bid for China Grove Town Council, Cheryl Sheets hopes to ‘pay it forward’

CHINA GROVE — When Cheryl Sheets and her family relocated to China Grove from Charlotte more than two decades ago, the move was supposed to ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, October 28, 2021 12:00 am

News

Rowan County recalibrates plans for Woodleaf Community Park after missing out on grant funding

WOODLEAF — Plans for Woodleaf Community Park will be delayed after Rowan County was not awarded a North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund grant. ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, October 27, 2021 12:02 am

Business

Real estate agent takes advantage of hot High Rock Lake market, earns award for $10 million in transactions

HIGH ROCK LAKE — Like Realtors across the country, Carole Bryson expected the market to plummet at the onset of the pandemic. “In 2020, we ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, October 27, 2021 12:00 am

Business

Umami Downtown aims to bring bold flavors to Main Street

SALISBURY — Stepping into the future home of their downtown restaurant was like teleporting back in time for Jasmine Mohamed and Shawna Broughton. “It was ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, October 26, 2021 12:10 am

China Grove

Touting experience, Don Bringle looks to retain seat on China Grove Town Council

CHINA GROVE — In a bid for another term on the town council, Don Bringle is betting on his experience. “Being a product of the ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, October 26, 2021 12:00 am

Crime

Jury selection begins in trial of man charged with killing father

SALISBURY — Jury selection began Monday in the trial of a man charged with first-degree murder for beating his father to death. Juan Renardo Chunn, ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, October 26, 2021 12:00 am

Business

A hidden gem on Highway 29, Fusion Salon celebrates more than 15 years in business

SPENCER — Tiffany Tucker is not a believer in the expression “build it and they will come.” When Tucker opened Fusion Salon at 1851 US ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, October 24, 2021 12:00 am

Business

Biz Roundup: Community job fair Thursday at West End Plaza

SALISBURY — A group of community partners will hold a job fair featuring about 40 employers on Thursday from 2-6 p.m. at West End Plaza ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, October 24, 2021 12:00 am

Business

Renting out Wrenn House is next on menu for Bell Tower Green Park

SALISBURY — Now that Bell Tower Green is open and buzzing with visitors, the next piece of the puzzle for the park’s leadership is finding ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, October 22, 2021 12:02 am

Business

NC Community College president details importance of connection between businesses, educational institutions

SALISBURY — Talking to a room full of Rowan County professionals, Thomas Stith III on Thursday emphasized the importance of strengthening the bonds between businesses ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, October 22, 2021 12:00 am

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