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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.

Crime

Blotter: Man charged for throwing knife into woman’s head during fight

SALISBURY — A Charlotte man faces charges of assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly throwing a kitchen knife at a woman and hitting her ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Monday, June 28, 2021 1:47 am

Local

Salisbury firefighter injured in blaze on Old Concord Road

SALISBURY — A firefighter was injured Saturday night while battling office fire on Old Concord Road. The Salisbury Fire Department responded to a working structural ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, June 27, 2021 1:16 pm

News

After recovering from COVID, Harry Drury celebrates 100th birthday

SALISBURY — A month before he was set to turn 100 years old, Harry Drury tested positive for COVID-19 and was immediately hospitalized. For about ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, June 27, 2021 12:10 am

News

All-American Saturday Night Out draws crowd, good times to downtown Spencer

SPENCER — Laurie Wilson didn’t sleep much on Friday night. The co-owner of The Old 97 Kettlecorn Company was too stressed about the coming evening, ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, June 27, 2021 12:06 am

Business

Company with a calling: Blue-J Cleaning Solutions provides opportunities to people with development differences

LANDIS — When Janet Schultz started Blue-J Cleaning Solutions in 2012, she had no intentions of doing anything besides running a successful cleaning company. A ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, June 27, 2021 12:00 am

Business

‘Opportunity you don’t want to miss’: Hundreds turn out for job fair at West End Plaza

SALISBURY — When Noreen Nelson woke up on Saturday morning, she already had her day planned out. “It was earmarked,” Nelson said. “I knew I ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, June 27, 2021 12:00 am

Business

More than 40 employers slated to attend West End Plaza job fair

SALISBURY — There are 45 local employers signed up to attend a large community job fair at West End Plaza on Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, June 25, 2021 12:00 am

Business

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College unveils tenants, training partners at Advanced Technology Center

KANNAPOLIS — When Rowan-Cabarrus Community College cut the ribbon on its Advanced Technology Center in late 2019, the goal was to fill the roughly 53,000-square-foot ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, June 24, 2021 1:54 pm

Local

Dreams of flight become reality at ASCEND summer camp

SALISBURY — From the first time she saw Luke Skywalker guiding a starship through space, Grace Molloy knew she wanted to be a pilot. “Seeing ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, June 24, 2021 12:10 am

News

‘He loved people:’ Larry Ford leaves behind legacy of legal achievement, community service

SALISBURY — Larry Ford wore many hats during his life. The former Rowan County Superior Court judge served on various local boards, was a member ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, June 24, 2021 12:05 am

Local

Resources still available for those dealing with lingering impacts of pandemic

SALISBURY — Although COVID-19 cases have continued to trend down, the pandemic is still impacting the lives of Rowan County residents. “I have more cases ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, June 24, 2021 12:01 am

Business

Airport Advisory committee endorses plans for expansion at Mid-Carolina Regional

SALISBURY — At a busy meeting on Tuesday morning, the Rowan County Airport Advisory Board endorsed future expansion plans for the Mid-Carolina Regional Airport. Included ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, June 23, 2021 12:00 am

China Grove

China Grove will celebrate 40th Farmers Day with week full of festivities

CHINA GROVE — To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Farmers Day, the town is expanding this year’s festival into a week-long extravaganza. The annual summer ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, June 23, 2021 12:00 am

Business

As demand lessens slightly, local homebuilders work through challenges to deliver dwellings

SALISBURY — As the pandemic spread across the country last year, the local homebuilding market was quiet. “As far as the building side went, we ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, June 22, 2021 12:05 am

Local

Commissioners name Newberry Hall House county’s newest historic landmark

SALISBURY — There’s a new historic landmark in western Rowan County. The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday designated the Newberry Hall House and ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, June 22, 2021 12:00 am

Business

Business leaders hope to draw big crowd for job fair at West End Plaza

SALISBURY — With local employers struggling to fill vacant positions, the Rowan Economic Development Commission hopes to draw a record number of job seekers to ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, June 20, 2021 12:05 am

Business

From firefighter to photographer, Brianna Mitschele is ready to capture more moments in downtown Salisbury

SALISBURY — For Brianna Mitschele, taking photos at an elegant wedding isn’t as different from putting out a raging fire as one might think. “That’s ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, June 20, 2021 12:00 am

News

Commissioners to consider designating Newberry Hall House as county historic landmark

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday will consider designating the Newberry Hall House and an adjoining acre of land at 9935 ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, June 20, 2021 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter: June 17

SALISBURY — The body of an unidentified dead man was found on Thursday afternoon in woods near the 800 block of McCanless Road. The body ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, June 18, 2021 10:57 am

Coronavirus

County, state officials work to increase vaccinations as concern over Delta variant grows

SALISBURY — As COVID-19 cases continue a downward trajectory in Rowan County, vaccination rates are still lagging behind. Over the previous two weeks, Rowan County ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, June 18, 2021 12:00 am

Business

Hexagon Agility to expand Salisbury facility, invest $28 million, create 75 new jobs

SALISBURY — Hexagon Agility will create 75 new jobs and invest $28 million over the next two years to expand its current facility in Rowan ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, June 17, 2021 4:19 pm

Business

Brewery, second-floor restaurant planned for downtown China Grove

CHINA GROVE — There’s something new brewing in downtown China Grove. Jason Overcash and Jonathan Woodward, both residents of the southern Rowan County town, are ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, June 17, 2021 12:10 am

Local

County ponders plumbing replacement to completely eliminate lead in Dukeville

SALISBURY — In an ongoing effort to eliminate lead in drinking water in the Dukeville area, county government is considering completely replacing plumbing in several ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, June 17, 2021 12:00 am

Kannapolis

Ryan Dayvault drops out of Kannapolis mayoral race

KANNAPOLIS — Ryan Dayvault’s campaign for mayor ended early. The city council member announced in a post on Facebook Wednesday night that he will no longer ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, June 16, 2021 9:37 pm

Education

UNCC chancellor talks about strengthening partnerships in Rowan County

SALISBURY — During a visit to Salisbury on Tuesday, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Chancellor Sharon Gaber spoke about strengthening ties between the nearby ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, June 16, 2021 12:10 am

Elections

Board of Elections moves forward with purchase of new voting equipment, software

SALISBURY — Having gained approval from the Rowan County Board of Commissioners, the Board of Elections is moving forward with the purchase of new voting ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, June 16, 2021 12:00 am

Local

Sgt. Shane Karriker’s funeral procession travels through downtown Salisbury

SALISBURY — A law enforcement-led funeral procession honoring Sgt. Shane Karriker traveled through downtown on Monday afternoon, giving his colleagues and community a chance to ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Monday, June 14, 2021 7:01 pm

Ask Us

Ask Us: When will front entrance to courthouse reopen?

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, June 14, 2021 1:54 pm

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