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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.

Business

Downtown Salisbury bullish on potential for more residential space

SALISBURY — As a graduate student at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in the mid-1990s, Pete Bogle spent hours walking around downtown Salisbury, ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, June 13, 2021 12:01 am

Business

Local artists draw in adventurous travelers with eclectic Airbnb rental downtown

SALISBURY — Walking up a rickety staircase in the darkness, Whitney Peckman had to hug the wall beside her for fear of falling. It was ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, June 13, 2021 12:00 am

Education

Commissioners discussing reviving joint capital project committee with school board

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners is weighing whether to bring back a long-dissolved committee to bolster communication with the Rowan-Salisbury School System’s ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, June 13, 2021 12:00 am

Local

Gov. Roy Cooper appoints new Rowan County Superior Court judge

SALISBURY — Gov. Roy Cooper announced Friday that Rowan County Assistant District Attorney Timothy Gould will serve as a Superior Court judge for Judicial District ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, June 11, 2021 4:34 pm

Business

Solar farm plans in Gold Hill met by resident concerns

GOLD HILL — A Charlotte-company’s plans for a major solar energy facility in rural, southeastern Rowan County were met with concerns during a community meeting ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, June 11, 2021 12:02 am

Gold Hill

Company proposing major solar project in Gold Hill to host community meeting

GOLD HILL — A company planning a major solar farm in rural, southeast Rowan County will host a meeting about the potential project today at ... Read more

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

China Grove

Two incumbents undecided, one ready to run for reelection to China Grove Town Council

CHINA GROVE — About a month away from the start of filing for municipal elections, two of the three China Grove Town Council members up ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, June 10, 2021 12:00 am

Local

County commissioners approve 2021-22 budget boosted by pandemic relief funding

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday approved the county’s 2021-22 fiscal year budget of about $171.46 million. With projected increases in ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, June 8, 2021 12:10 am

News

Fate of Rowan Express sealed after commissioners vote to discontinue the public transit service

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday voted to discontinue the county’s Rowan Express service, which provides people with low-cost transportation from ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, June 8, 2021 12:00 am

Crime

Rowan County man faces charges for thefts, break-ins

SALISBURY — A Rowan County man is facing almost a dozen charges for numerous property theft and break-in crimes committed last month. Michael Andrew Callicutt, ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Monday, June 7, 2021 1:09 am

Crime

Blotter: 19-year old facing sex offense charges

SALISBURY — A Granite Quarry man is facing four sex offense charges stemming from offenses going back to 2017. Justin Dillon Hare, 19, was charged ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Monday, June 7, 2021 12:00 am

Local

Rowan’s Arts and Ag Tour makes its pandemic return to farms, park, school

MOUNT ULLA — With an interested group of children gathered around him, Mike Williams gestured excitedly to a wooden and glass box containing a hive ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, June 6, 2021 12:07 am

Local

June Jam bike rally brings motorcycle enthusiasts together in second year of resurgence

SALISBURY — For Rick Nail, Saturday was like one big family reunion. “I call this a bike show, swap meet and a family reunion, because ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, June 6, 2021 12:05 am

Local

County commissioners to hold public hearing for 2021-22 budget

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday will host a public hearing for the county’s proposed fiscal year 2021-22 budget. Commissioners have ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, June 6, 2021 12:05 am

Business

Biz Roundup: Rowan County unemployment rate up to 5.7% in April

SALISBURY — Rowan County’s unemployment rate increased from 4.7% in March to 5.7% in April, according to data released by the North Carolina Department of ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, June 6, 2021 12:00 am

Entertainment

Feature film ‘Reggie: A Millennial Depression Comedy’ to premiere at Meroney Theater Friday

SALISBURY — A feature film shot primarily in Salisbury starring Oscar-nominated actor Gary Busey and a miniature therapy horse will premiere at the Meroney Theater ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, June 6, 2021 12:00 am

Business

Elsie Bennett hopes to spark joy, community feeling with new Cleveland ice cream parlor and store

CLEVELAND — Elsie Bennett is a firm believer in ice cream’s power to bring people together. “It’s joyful, it’s happy and it’s delicious,” Bennett said. ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, June 6, 2021 12:00 am

Local

Jail inks new medical services deal after agreement sours with Virginia company

SALISBURY — After terminating a contract with its former provider a month early, the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office signed a deal with Wellpath to provide ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, June 4, 2021 12:00 am

Coronavirus

YMCA, New Sarum Brewing will host vaccination sites offering cash cards

SALISBURY — In an effort to entice unvaccinated people to get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Rowan County is offering $25 Summer Cash ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, June 3, 2021 12:05 am

Business

Salisbury Dance Academy wins studio of the year award, has big plans for future

SALISBURY — When Spencer Ann Brown saw the notification on her phone, she almost didn’t believe it was real. “We were completely in shock,” Brown ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, June 3, 2021 12:00 am

Cleveland

‘It’s a dream come true’: Rowan Public Library hosts grand opening of West Branch

CLEVELAND — For the town of Cleveland and the Rowan Public Library, the grand opening of the system’s West Branch on Tuesday morning was the ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, June 2, 2021 12:10 am

China Grove

China Grove Town Council adopts 2021-22 budget, votes for fee over property tax increase

CHINA GROVE — The China Grove Town Council passed its fiscal year 2021-22 budget on Tuesday night after electing to avoid a property tax increase ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, June 2, 2021 12:00 am

Business

Biz Roundup: Rusty Miller a new commercial agent with Jennings Insurance

SALISBURY — Jennings Insurance Agency recently hired Rusty Miller as a commercial insurance agent. Miller brings nearly 30 years of experience marketing and servicing commercial ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 30, 2021 12:00 am

News

Local equine rescue in search of new home for horses

SALISBURY — With its current home soon to be sold, Midnight’s Promise Equine Rescue is in search of greener pastures. The nonprofit horse rescue was ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 30, 2021 12:00 am

Business

With new mural, Gold Hill Flower Company incorporates state themes, personal meaning into art

GOLD HILL — In the midst of the pandemic last spring, Melissa and Drew Hammill wanted to give local graduates something joyous. On the side ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 30, 2021 12:00 am

Crime

Teen robbed at gunpoint, assaulted on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue

SALISBURY — Police say a teenager was robbed at gunpoint and assaulted on Thursday night. While walking near the 500 block of South Martin Luther ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, May 28, 2021 2:42 pm

Crime

Blotter: Two charged after Dollar General fight, chase, gunfire

SALISBURY — Two men are facing criminal charges following a Wednesday morning fight in a Dollar General parking lot, ensuing car chase and exchange of ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, May 28, 2021 12:50 pm

Local

Let it flow: Water wall tested for first time at Bell Tower Green

SALISBURY — When the minds behind Bell Tower Green came together to discuss plans for the downtown park, they talked about having a “wow” factor ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, May 28, 2021 12:05 am

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