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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

Commissioners to hold public hearing on Reaper’s Realm rezoning request, consider future of haunt

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday evening will conduct a public hearing regarding the future of Reaper’s Realm Haunted House. Tony ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, August 15, 2021 12:00 am

Business

Blast-It-All celebrates 50 years in business

SALISBURY —  After loading up a few blasting machines into the back of his brother’s pickup truck, Tom Hess gave his sibling some advice. “I ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, August 15, 2021 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Through summer internship at Wallace & Graham, Sara Pross follows her father’s legacy

SALISBURY — Growing up as the daughter of two lawyers, Sara Pross knew what she didn’t want to do for a living. “I always said ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, August 15, 2021 12:00 am

Local

Gray mixture under Bell Tower Green will help grass withstand trampling

SALISBURY — No, that wasn’t gravel being dumped into Bell Tower Green this week. A mixture of Stalite PermaTill, organic matter and sand will serve ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, August 13, 2021 12:03 am

Local

Court of Appeals overturns multimillion-dollar ruling against Mooresville oral surgeon accused of affair with nurse

SALISBURY — The North Carolina Court of Appeals has overturned a $2.3 million verdict against a Mooresville oral surgeon accused of having an affair with ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, August 13, 2021 12:00 am

Kannapolis

Kannapolis breaks ground on new mixed-use development, celebrates completion of Vida

KANNAPOLIS — When Peter Flotz visited downtown Kannapolis for the first time about a half decade ago, he said the city looked and felt empty. ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, August 13, 2021 12:00 am

Coronavirus

Citing concerns over rising case numbers, Health Board recommends masks for all

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Health voted Tuesday night to formally recommend everyone wear masks in an effort to slow the spread of ... Read more

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

China Grove

China Grove Town Council approves two major housing developments, townhomes

CHINA GROVE — The town council on Tuesday night approved rezoning requests for two major housing developments and one smaller townhome development. “There’s a tremendous ... Read more

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

Coronavirus

As cases surge, Rowan Board of Health recommends mask wearing to slow COVID-19

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Health voted Tuesday night to formally recommend mask wearing indoors for all residents in an effort to slow ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, August 11, 2021 11:47 am

Gold Hill

Gold Hill-area residents rally opposition to 560-acre solar farm

GOLD HILL — There was bluegrass music and food, but Tuesday night’s gathering at the Gold Hill Fire Department was not a typical party. Several ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, August 11, 2021 12:10 am

News

Rowan County Creek Week promises week full of educational family activities

SALISBURY — Rowan County has unveiled its slate of activities for the third annual Rowan Creek Week scheduled for Aug. 21-28. A joint venture between ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Monday, August 9, 2021 9:00 am

Ask Us

Ask Us: Why was Rowan County seal used to advertise political forum?

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 ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Monday, August 9, 2021 12:37 am

Crime

Blotter: Aug. 8

In weekend crime reports: • Christopher May Riddle, a 43-year-old Salisbury woman, was charged by the Salisbury Police Department Friday with possession of drug paraphernalia, ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Monday, August 9, 2021 12:34 am

Local

Community comes together to discuss, celebrate placing of historical marker memorializing lynchings

SALISBURY — Looking at the crowd gathered inside St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Saturday morning, Deborah Whitfield has a simple explanation for why she drove from ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, August 8, 2021 12:10 am

Local

The Bullhole: Park rises from a place to be avoided to a family-friendly regional resource

WOODLEAF — Like most teenagers growing up near the border of Rowan and Davie counties, Addison Davis wasn’t allowed to visit “The Bullhole.”  That didn’t ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, August 8, 2021 12:05 am

Business

Mambo mentality: Ariella Sanchez relies on familial strength to persevere through restaurant renovations

SALISBURY — The mood was jovial inside Mambo Grill & Tapas on the night of Dec. 29, 2019. The restaurant’s staff and customers were celebrating ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, August 8, 2021 12:00 am

News

Rowan Wild exhibit at Utzman-Chambers House provides close-up encounters with animals

SALISBURY — In search of something to do with her grandsons and nephew, Deb Smith brought them to the Utzman-Chambers House on Saturday morning. Standing ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, August 8, 2021 12:00 am

Business

New Smoke Pit location on Faith Road poised to open after extensive renovation process

SALISBURY — With renovations to its new location wrapping up, The Smoke Pit’s move from downtown Salisbury to Faith Road is imminent. The barbecue restaurant, ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, August 6, 2021 12:10 am

Crime

Court of Appeals upholds murder convictions for 2016 slaying of Salisbury woman

SALISBURY — Asserting that the defendants received fair trials, the North Carolina Court of Appeals on Tuesday upheld two first-degree murder convictions in the 2016 ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, August 6, 2021 12:00 am

News

Top shot: World champion skeet shooter conquers competition, helps grow sport

SALISBURY — When Victoria Stellato won a ladies world championship in skeet shooting at just 13 years old, her mother was proud but not surprised. ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, August 5, 2021 12:10 am

Business

Local cultural institutions receive funding from Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program

SALISBURY — After noticing the email notification pop up on his phone screen, Marcus Neubacher excused himself from the dinner table. He stepped away from ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, August 5, 2021 12:10 am

Local

Rowan County commissioners approve agreement for millions in opioid settlement funding

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday afternoon approved an agreement to receive state proceeds from the settlement of an opioid suit. ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, August 3, 2021 12:00 am

Local

Commissioners to schedule public hearing for Reaper’s Realm rezoning application

SALISBURY — The Rowan County of Board of Commissioners will convene for its first August meeting on Monday afternoon. The meeting will be held at ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, August 1, 2021 12:05 am

Business

Opening of State Employees’ Credit Union is the fulfillment of a vision for Mary Ponds, Granite Quarry

GRANITE QUARRY — Walking through the spacious, bright building for the first time last month, Mary Ponds was struck by the very fact of its existence. ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, August 1, 2021 12:01 am

Local

Community Care Clinic receives grant that will improve its diagnostic capabilities

SALISBURY — The Community Care Clinic of Rowan County recently received a national grant that will improve its on-site medical testing and diagnostic capabilities. Located ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, August 1, 2021 12:00 am

Business

Biz Roundup: Chamber unveils theme for Total Resource Campaign

SALISBURY — The theme for this year’s Rowan County Chamber of Commerce Total Resource Campaign is “Having Fun in ‘21!” The campaign, which kicks off ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, August 1, 2021 12:00 am

Crime

New court date set for county commissioner’s driving while impaired case

SALISBURY — During an administrative court session on Friday morning, Rowan County Commissioner Craig Pierce was assigned a Sept. 22 court date for charges of ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, July 30, 2021 5:43 pm

Business

Backcountry and Beyond prepares for move to downtown Salisbury

SALISBURY — Jeff Moose and DeWitt Brown are bringing the backcountry downtown. Moose and Brown, the owner and operations manager of Backcountry and Beyond, are ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, July 30, 2021 12:00 am

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