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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

For 90th birthday, Barbara Thomason gets a surprise parade of fire trucks

SALISBURY — Surrounded by family members, Barbara Thomason wiped tears from her eyes as she waved to the fire trucks parading by her at Oak ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, May 28, 2021 12:00 am

Local

With advisory committee vote, plan to discontinue Rowan Express transportation service moves forward

SALISBURY — Rowan County is continuing to move forward with plans to eliminate the Rowan Express service from its public transportation offerings. Created in 2009, ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, May 27, 2021 12:10 am

Local

From Batmobiles to BattleBots, Ted Walters has helped build it all

HIGH ROCK LAKE — A light flickers on in Ted Walters’ eyes as he looks over the silver contraption parked in his backyard workshop. The ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, May 27, 2021 12:10 am

Local

County manager’s budget projects higher revenues, $55 million in capital funding for RSS

SALISBURY — County Manager Aaron Church on Wednesday presented commissioners with a proposed 2021-22 budget that projects higher revenues and expenditures as well as money ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, May 27, 2021 12:10 am

News

Pedestrian struck by Salisbury Police officer’s car dies

SALISBURY — A man who was struck by a Salisbury Police officer’s car last week has died from injuries sustained during the accident. Howard Miller, ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, May 26, 2021 4:09 pm

Crime

Blotter: May 26

In Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports: • Jordan Nicole Douglas, 22, was charged Monday with felony possession with intent to manufacture, sell or distribute a ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, May 26, 2021 10:01 am

Local

Autumn Jubilee returns for 41st year this fall, county still working out the details

SALISBURY — Over the past several months, Don Bringle has been bombarded with a single question. “The biggest question we’ve heard is: are you going ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, May 26, 2021 12:00 am

Coronavirus

Alyssa Harris promoted from interim to permanent Rowan health director

SALISBURY — The Rowan Board of Health named Alyssa Harris the county’s health director during a called meeting Tuesday night. “I am honored to have ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, May 25, 2021 7:53 pm

Business

Kannapolis City Council approves sale of former Intimidators Stadium site; plans continue to materialize

KANNAPOLIS — As the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers play their inaugural season in the city’s new downtown ballpark, plans have materialized for the site of the ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, May 25, 2021 10:55 am

Business

Kannapolis council hears details of $368 million Old Beatty Ford Road development

KANNAPOLIS — When the N.C. General Assembly passed a bill in 2019 allowing Kannapolis to annex land in the Old Beatty Ford Road area, the ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, May 25, 2021 12:10 am

Business

Biz Roundup: Chewy seeking more than 200 workers at fulfillment center

SALISBURY — Chewy announced last week that it is hiring more than 200 full and part time positions with a variety of skill sets and ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 23, 2021 12:00 am

Local

Local Gold Star family member plans Memorial Day remembrance service

SALISBURY — On a mission to improve awareness and appreciation of Memorial Day, Michael Chapman has ambitions to form a national organization that will increase ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 23, 2021 12:00 am

Business

Masks on or off? With state mask mandate lifted, many local businesses have adjusted in kind

SALISBURY — While closing up shop a week ago Saturday, Laura Murph took down a sign that had been hanging up on her restaurant’s front ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 23, 2021 12:00 am

Kannapolis

Kannapolis unveils lineup for summer movie and concert series

KANNAPOLIS — The city of Kannapolis has unveiled its slate of summer concerts, movies and fireworks at Village and Veterans parks. Among this year’s performers ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 23, 2021 12:00 am

Faith

With plans in place, Faith prepares for 75th anniversary of Fourth of July celebration

FAITH — After the pandemic effectively shuttered Faith’s staple Fourth of July celebration last year, the town has finalized plans to host its typical multi-day, ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Saturday, May 22, 2021 12:02 am

Local

Retired Superior Court Judge Anna Mills Wagoner receives Friend of the Court award from Chief Justice Newby

SALISBURY — When Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Anna Mills Wagoner retired from her position earlier this month, she wanted to ride quietly into the ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, May 21, 2021 12:00 am

Business

Branding consultant talks to Chamber of Commerce about progress of ‘Be an Original’

SPENCER — On a stage bordered by signs bearing the logo and branding he helped develop, Steve Chandler spoke to local businesses and community leaders ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, May 20, 2021 3:08 pm

Kannapolis

Two familiar Kannapolis names emerge in mayor’s race

KANNAPOLIS — As he prepared to address the small crowd of people gathered before him in downtown Kannapolis on Wednesday morning, Mayor Darrell Hinnant paused ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, May 20, 2021 12:00 am

Local

Car and bike show benefiting homeless veterans planned for fairgrounds Saturday

SALISBURY — In an effort to raise money for homeless veterans, a car and bike show is being hosted at the Rowan County Fairgrounds on ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, May 20, 2021 12:00 am

Coronavirus

New class action lawsuit filed against Salisbury nursing home alleges negligence, mismanagement of COVID-19

SALISBURY — A class action lawsuit filed this week in the U.S. Middle District Court of North Carolina alleges severe understaffing, negligence and mismanagement of ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, May 20, 2021 12:00 am

Coronavirus

Rowan County sees death No. 306 from COVID-19

SALISBURY — State health officials on Wednesday reported one new death as a result of COVID-19 in Rowan County, bringing the county’s total to 306 ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, May 19, 2021 9:18 pm

Local

Natoli promoted to assistant county manager, will retain human resources director title

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Personnel Board on Monday voted to change the leadership structure of county government. After a closed meeting, the personnel board, ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:10 am

Business

Rowan Chamber of Commerce will host in-person Power in Partnership on Thursday

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Chamber of Commerce on Thursday will host its first in-person Power in Partnership breakfast in more than a year. The ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:00 am

Business

Rowan EDC will undergo name change, alter board requirements with updates to bylaws

SALISBURY — For the first time in over a decade, the Rowan Economic Development Commission is updating its organizational bylaws, which involves a slight name ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter: Rockwell man arrested on charges of felony larceny, possession of stolen vehicle

SALISBURY — A Rockwell man was arrested over the weekend on a count of larceny of a firearm, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Monday, May 17, 2021 12:29 am

News

Catawba College hosts three in-person commencement ceremonies

SALISBURY — As soon-to-be graduates decked in robes walked across the stage in Keppel Auditorium on Saturday afternoon, the college’s graduation ceremony had the look ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 16, 2021 12:10 am

Local

With high case loads causing numerous staff departures, Child Protective Services seeks more positions

SALISBURY — When Tina Kaufman started school at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, she thought she wanted to be an attorney. Anticipating law ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 16, 2021 12:10 am

Education

Livingstone College graduates celebrate ‘crossing the finish line’ during commencement celebration

SALISBURY — Cheered on by spirited applause from their families and classmates, 88 Livingstone College graduates walked across the stage at Alumni Memorial Stadium on ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 16, 2021 12:09 am

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