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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

Board of Commissioners will convene for third time in May

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will meet for the third time this month on Monday at 6 p.m. in the J. Newton ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 16, 2021 12:00 am

Business

Biz Roundup: Salisbury, Kannapolis among recipients of Region of Excellence Awards

SALISBURY — The Centralina Regional Council has announced the recipients of the Region of Excellence Awards in a virtual ceremony. Presented annually, the awards recognize ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 16, 2021 12:00 am

Local

Public Records: March Deeds

A list of deed transfers for the month of March compiled from the Rowan County Register of Deed’s Office: Atwell Township Shawn M. Drye and ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 16, 2021 12:00 am

Business

Local farm and creamery poised to add goat yoga, artisan goat cheese to offerings

CLEVELAND — During kidding season, there’s not a lot of sleep to be had at Liberty Farm and Creamery in western Rowan County. Kidding season ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 16, 2021 12:00 am

Local

Scout’s Honor: With dedication of flag retirement box, Salem Fleming earns Eagle Scout rank

ROCKWELL — With smoke wafting through the air around them, three Scouts from Troop 4328 raised a new American flag over Amvets Post 845 in ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, May 14, 2021 12:05 am

News

Facing personnel deficiencies, local fire departments request tax rate increases

SALISBURY — For the first time ever, the West Rowan Volunteer Fire Department may pay several part-time firefighters. Utilizing creative scheduling, the department for years ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, May 13, 2021 12:10 am

Business

Twice as nice: Planet Smoothie opens alongside Cold Stone Creamery in co-branded store

SALISBURY — When Traci and Brad Williams decided to open a Planet Smoothie location in the same space as their existing Cold Stone Creamery store, ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, May 13, 2021 12:05 am

Crime

Habitual felon sentenced to at least 8 years in prison

SALISBURY — Jason Emmanuel Roebuck was convicted this week by a jury in Rowan County Criminal Superior Court of felony possession of a firearm by ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:06 pm

Business

Rebounding, but not recovered: Rowan County tourism begins challenging path toward normalcy

SALISBURY — With COVID-19 restrictions easing, more people continuing to be vaccinated and several major events scheduled for the remainder of the year, James Meacham ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, May 12, 2021 12:10 am

Coronavirus

RSS superintendent, Board of Health discuss strategies for increasing student vaccination rates

SALISBURY — With only a few weeks left before schools let out for summer break, the Rowan County Board of Health discussed ways to improve ... Read more

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

Crime

Kannapolis man sentenced to minimum of 25 years in prison for sex crimes

SALISBURY — More than two years after he was charged with sex offenses against a 7-year-old girl, a Kannapolis man was sentenced to a minimum ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 11:29 am

News

Salisbury Lions Club names Person of the Year, Lion of the Year at 78th annual banquet

SALISBURY — The Salisbury Lions Club held its 78th annual Person of the Year and Lion of the Year awards banquet last week at the ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 12:00 am

Coronavirus

Rowan County sees death 302 from COVID-19; Health Department to host final mass vaccine clinic

SALISBURY — Rowan County on Monday saw its 302nd reported death attributed to COVID-19. Reported by the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, the ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Monday, May 10, 2021 6:26 pm

Business

Former pro baseball player, Tar Heel standout Russ Adams finds new career with Trident Insured

SALISBURY — A few days before the Country Club of Salisbury’s 2020 Labor Day weekend golf tournament was set to start, Seth Waller was in ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 9, 2021 12:00 am

Business

Economic Development Commission creates search tool for people seeking Rowan County jobs

SALISBURY — The Rowan Economic Development Commission has launched a new tool that will help connect employers with job seekers. Through its Forward Rowan campaign ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 9, 2021 12:00 am

Business

Biz Roundup: Application process now open for Rowan Chamber’s 29th Leadership Rowan class

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications and nominations for the 29th Leadership Rowan class. Leadership Rowan is a nine-month ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 9, 2021 12:00 am

Business

Miami-based Browns Athletic Apparel opens second screen printing location in Salisbury

SALISBURY — After launching Browns Athletic Apparel in Miami a decade ago, Tranise Brown opened the company’s second retail location in Salisbury in February. The ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, May 7, 2021 12:00 am

China Grove

China Grove Town Council weighs 2021-22 budget priorities, supports buying body cameras

CHINA GROVE — During a work session to prepare the fiscal year 2021-22 budget on Tuesday night, the China Grove Town Council considered several requests ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, May 6, 2021 12:00 am

News

Shield-A-Badge With Prayer program enters 26th year, accepting volunteers to pair with officers

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday passed a proclamation making May Shield-A-Badge With Prayer Awareness Month. Started more than two decades ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, May 6, 2021 12:00 am

Kannapolis

Back and better than ever: Cannon Ballers kick off inaugural season in Atrium Health Ballpark

KANNAPOLIS — Standing with his back toward the outfield, gesturing up at the cloudy and brightening sky, a smile spread across Andy Sandler’s face. “It ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 12:10 am

News

Rowan County Health Department receives $5,000 grant to fund prenatal oral health program

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Health Department was one of several health organizations across the state that recently received a grant from the Delta Dental ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 12:00 am

Local

Cheerwine now accepting entries for festival’s T-shirt design contest

SALISBURY — Cheerwine fans can now submit their original artwork for a chance to have their design featured on the official 2021 festival T-shirt to ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 3:23 pm

Business

Perkins Cafeteria plans for July opening, looks to provide ‘wholesome, quality meals’

SALISBURY — Despite the challenges that come with launching a new restaurant during a pandemic, Perkins Cafeteria plans to open its doors to Salisbury diners ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 12:10 am

Local

Commissioners finalize grant application for Woodleaf Community Park

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday took final steps for state funding to complete the first two phases of Woodleaf Community ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 12:05 am

Kannapolis

Baseball is back: Cannon Ballers prepare to play opening game at Atrium Health Ballpark

KANNAPOLIS — In the previous several months, local high school and college baseball teams have squared off at Atrium Health Ballpark in downtown Kannapolis. The ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 2, 2021 12:10 am

Business

Biz Roundup: Steve Chandler of ‘Be An Original’ campaign to speak at Chamber event

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Chamber of Commerce will host Steve Chandler, of Chandlerthinks, as the keynote speaker at the last Power in Partnership of ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 2, 2021 12:00 am

Local

Commissioners to convene for first May meeting Monday

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will have a meeting on Monday afternoon at 3 p.m. in the J. Newton Cohen Sr. Room ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 2, 2021 12:00 am

Business

‘From A to Z, we’ve got it’: Couple of collectors opens dreamed-of variety store in Salisbury

SALISBURY — As a teenager growing up in Virginia, John Morrison spent his free time differently than most of his peers. For hours, Morrison rummaged ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 2, 2021 12:00 am

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