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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

It’s a string thing: Salisbury Symphony’s Daniel Skidmore followed unexpected path to professional music

SALISBURY — Daniel Skidmore never planned for his passion for violin to turn into a professional career. Although the Morgantown, West Virginia, native earned a ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, September 5, 2021 12:00 am

Local

For second time, county commissioners will discuss temporary use permit, rezoning for Reaper’s Realm

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday will once again weigh the future of Reaper’s Realm Haunted House and Trail. After six ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, September 5, 2021 12:00 am

Business

Nearly 40 Rowan County businesses team up with Meals on Wheels for ‘September Sip, Sup and Shop’ fundraiser

SALISBURY — Throughout September, 37 Rowan County businesses will participate in “Sip, Sup and Shop” to benefit Meals on Wheels Rowan. Headquartered in Spencer, Meals ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, September 5, 2021 12:00 am

Business

‘A double whammy’: Business owners react to cancellation of Cheerwine Festival, events at Bell Tower Green

SALISBURY — Expecting his store and the streets of Salisbury to be filled with thousands of thirsty Cheerwine fans later this month, Justin Wells was ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, September 3, 2021 12:00 am

Crime

Salisbury man skips court, gets convicted of assaulting government official

SALISBURY — A Salisbury man who stopped coming to court was convicted Thursday of felony assault with a deadly weapon on a government official. Demaurea ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, September 2, 2021 3:44 pm

Crime

Man pleads guilty to killing Rowan veteran with car, fleeing scene of crash

SALISBURY — A year after Wendell Rhodes was struck and killed by a car while walking his dog on the side of the road, a ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, September 2, 2021 12:10 am

China Grove

Heggins wants to continue to ‘bridge the gap’ between community, council in second term on China Grove council

CHINA GROVE — Until a few months ago, Arthur Heggins wasn’t sold on running for a second consecutive term on the China Grove Town Council. ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, September 2, 2021 12:00 am

Ask Us

Ask Us: When will Texas Roadhouse open in Salisbury?

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 trends ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Monday, August 30, 2021 1:15 am

Crime

Blotter: Aug. 29

In weekend crime reports: • William Donald Vance IV, 32, of Greensboro was charged with felony discharging a weapon into occupied property, discharge of a ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Monday, August 30, 2021 1:12 am

Local

Rowan Museum hosts women’s suffrage celebration at Utzman-Chambers House

SALISBURY — In an act of celebration and remembrance, about two dozen women dressed in their best suffrage attire marched in front of the Rowan ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Monday, August 30, 2021 1:10 am

Business

PowerHouse Recycling will create 50 jobs, invest $5 million in Salisbury expansion

SALISBURY — PowerHouse Recycling will create 50 new jobs and invest $5 million in an expansion in Rowan County, the Rowan County Economic Development Commission ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, August 29, 2021 12:05 am

Business

Shug’s at Brooklyn South Square brings art, food, drink together

SALISBURY — From the moment people walk inside her eclectic bar, restaurant and music venue, Tiffany Day wants them to feel like they’ve been magically ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, August 29, 2021 12:00 am

Cleveland

Town of Cleveland gathers downtown for National Night Out

CLEVELAND — Despite intense August heat, the community gathered in downtown Saturday night for Cleveland’s first National Night Out. “We’re trying to host more events ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, August 29, 2021 12:00 am

Business

PowerHouse Recycling will create 50 jobs, invest $5 million in Rowan County expansion

SALISBURY — PowerHouse Recycling will create 50 new jobs and invest $5 million in an expansion in Rowan County, the Rowan County Economic Development Commission ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, August 27, 2021 10:26 am

Coronavirus

‘It’s still not normal’: After weekslong battle with COVID-19, woman encourages others to get vaccinated

SALISBURY — Fighting for her life in the hospital, Alice Sheelor found inspiration in the thought of her family. “I have five grands and I ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, August 27, 2021 12:15 am

Local

County commissioners forgiving, understanding after release of Pierce arrest video

SALISBURY — Commissioner Craig Pierce’s fellow board members are calling for understanding and forgiveness — not his resignation — following the release of his drunk ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, August 26, 2021 12:10 am

News

In bid for town council, Stacy Woodward wants more for China Grove

CHINA GROVE — As a nurse at the Salisbury VA Hospital, politics usually is the last thing on Stacy Woodward’s mind. She’s been preoccupied with ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, August 26, 2021 12:00 am

Local

‘The Life of a Brakeman’ exhibit at Transportation Museum tells the story of a courageous, determined railroad worker

SPENCER — As a teenager, Regina Lynch-Hudson loved hearing stories told by her aunts and uncles about her brave grandfather. A brakeman for Southern Railway ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, August 25, 2021 12:05 am

Local

Hero returns home: Seven decades after being killed in action, Marine buried in Salisbury

SALISBURY — More than 70 years after he was declared killed in action, Pfc. Henry Ellis was delivered to his final resting place Monday afternoon. ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, August 24, 2021 12:05 am

Crime

Video shows Pierce threatening police, planning to call in political favors during drunk driving arrest

SALISBURY — Appearing to briefly fall asleep on the front of a police car, Rowan County Commissioner Craig Pierce is shaken by the Salisbury Police ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Monday, August 23, 2021 9:20 pm

Business

Rowan County lands three entrees in ‘Coolest Thing Made in NC’ competition

SALISBURY — Three products made by local businesses are among the 68 nominees entered in this year’s “Coolest Thing Made in NC” online competition. Cheerwine, ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, August 22, 2021 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Dynamic duo honored with distinguished citizen award from North Carolina Civitans

SALISBURY — Shari Graham and Hen Henderlite do almost everything together — that includes winning awards. “We’re really one person with two heads,” Graham said. ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, August 22, 2021 12:00 am

Business

Opening of second location in Kannapolis is a homecoming for Oxford + Lee co-owner

KANNAPOLIS — The demolition of the defunct Cannon Mills buildings in the mid-2000s was a moment Shellie Stubbs still remembers vividly. “The hardest part for ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, August 22, 2021 12:00 am

Local

Rowan County working with Perkins Cafeteria to make repairs following boiler room break-in

SALISBURY — Rowan County and Perkins Cafeteria are working to repair damages to the restaurant’s boiler room following a criminal breaking and entering in June. ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, August 20, 2021 12:02 am

Crime

Judge orders release of police video captured during county commissioner’s arrest

SALISBURY — A judge on Thursday morning ordered the immediate release of law enforcement video footage captured during the arrest of Rowan County Commissioner Craig ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, August 19, 2021 11:46 am

Business

Special cantaloupe concoction brewed by New Sarum pays homage to generous farmer

SALISBURY — While working at Carolina Rubber Hose in the late 1960s, Jerry “Pete” Poole never had to worry about going hungry in the summertime. ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, August 19, 2021 12:00 am

China Grove

China Grove Council candidate Josh Mullis wants people to choose to stay in China Grove

CHINA GROVE — During nearly a decade of teaching at South Rowan High School, Josh Mullis has heard a common refrain from some of his ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, August 19, 2021 12:00 am

Local

‘We just need more time’: Demolition plan gives Eaman Park residents until Sept. 6 to vacate apartments

SALISBURY — After signing for the certified mail handed to him by a courier, Remun Roberts quickly tore open the envelope and read the letter ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, August 15, 2021 12:10 am

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