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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

Second-degree murder case sent back to Rowan County to decide defendant’s right to speedy trial

SALISBURY — The North Carolina Supreme Court is sending a case back to Rowan County for a rehearing to decide if a man convicted of ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 22, 2022 12:04 am

Business

Harrison keeps family’s florist business going — but he’s doing it his way

SALISBURY — Five years ago, David Harrison had every intention of leaving his family’s flower business in someone else’s capable hands. Plans don’t always pan ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 22, 2022 12:01 am

Business

Biz Roundup: Food Lion president named one of the state’s most influential leaders

SALISBURY — Meg Ham, president of Food Lion, was named as one of North Carolina’s most influential leaders in Business North Carolina’s 2022 Power List. ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 22, 2022 12:00 am

Business

‘Believe in yourself’: Media personality encourages Chambers of Commerce’s leadership class

SALISBURY — On Thursday morning, the graduates of the Chamber of Commerce’s 29th Leadership Rowan class were recognized during the Power in Partnership breakfast at ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, May 20, 2022 12:01 am

Local

Blues Traveler pulls out of Cheerwine Festival due to artist illness

SALISBURY — The Cheerwine Festival will go on but without one of its headlining musical acts. Due to artist illness, Blues Traveler will not be ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, May 19, 2022 6:01 pm

Local

‘Dedicated her life to this work’: Rowan Vocational Opportunities celebrates retirement of longtime employee

SALISBURY — If you wanted to talk with Marcelene Watson on Friday morning, you had to wait your turn. Seated in the break room of ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, May 19, 2022 12:10 am

Local

Charting a new course: United Way unveils path forward, plans for community hub

SALISBURY — The world is changing. That’s what United Way Board President Andrew Smith told a room full of Rowan County leaders during the organization’s ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, May 19, 2022 12:05 am

Elections

Incumbents secure primary win in county commissioners race

SALISBURY — Greg Edds, Jim Greene and Judy Klusman watched together in the Rowan County Board of Commissioners chamber Tuesday night as the primary election ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, May 18, 2022 12:02 am

Local

City Council approves annexations, rezonings for housing developments, logistics center

SALISBURY — City Council on Tuesday night approved multiple rezoning and annexation requests to accommodate two housing developments and a logistics center. Peeler Road logistics ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, May 18, 2022 12:01 am

Elections

Adkins wins Superior Court judge primary

SALISBURY — Attorney Michael Adkins defeated current Rowan County Superior Court Judge Tim Gould in the Republican primary on Tuesday night and is expected to ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, May 18, 2022 12:01 am

Local

Crews extinguish house fire on Milford Hills Road

SALISBURY — Ryan Thomas was driving on Brenner Avenue shortly after 8 a.m. Tuesday when he saw a plume of smoke billowing into the sky. ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, May 17, 2022 11:59 am

Local

Commissioners approve rezoning for mini-storage facility, reschedule rezoning for industrial park

SALISBURY — Commissioners removed a rezoning request for a major industrial park planned for Long Ferry Road from Monday’s agenda, but they did approve a ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, May 17, 2022 12:06 am

News

City Council will consider annexation requests for subdivision, logistics center

SALISBURY — City Council members on Tuesday will consider voluntary annexation requests to accommodate a future housing development and logistics center. The meeting will be ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, May 17, 2022 12:05 am

Elections

Campaign finance reports show candidate fundraising, spending ahead of primary

By Elisabeth Strillacci & Ben Stansell news@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Finance reports released last week show how candidates in competitive local races raised funds and spent ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 15, 2022 12:10 am

Business

Cheerwine creativity: Vendors find unique ways to infuse soft drink’s flavor into products

SALISBURY — Kristan Friel was determined to get the flavor just right. In the spring of 2018, Friel and her team at Sno Biz in ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 15, 2022 12:01 am

Business

Commissioners will consider rezoning for Long Ferry Road industrial park

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request to accommodate a major industrial park ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 15, 2022 12:00 am

Kannapolis

‘More people alive next year’: Attorney General talks opioid settlement funding during Kannapolis visit

KANNAPOLIS — During a visit to the Cabarrus Health Alliance on Thursday, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein outlined how he expects money from the ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, May 13, 2022 12:01 am

Business

The Shack comes back: Former restaurant owner revives eatery for one special night

ROCKWELL — Gripping the silver handle in his well-seasoned hands, Harry Agner jostles the basket just enough to send an array of grease droplets flying ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, May 12, 2022 12:10 am

Local

Return of the roses: Rose Show back at Salisbury Civic Center on Saturday

SALISBURY — After a two-year pandemic hiatus, roses will be back in bloom inside the Salisbury Civic Center at 315 S. Martin Luther King Jr. ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, May 12, 2022 12:05 am

Education

Founder of Harlem Grown will seek to inspire young gardeners at Earth Day Jam

SALISBURY — In 2011, Tony Hillery walked into an elementary school in Harlem with the goal of inspiring students. On Saturday, he’ll walk into Bell ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, May 12, 2022 12:03 am

Local

Among the festival goers and good vibes, two lifelong friends reunite at Hippie Fest

SALISBURY — Tie dye took over the Rowan County Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday as thousands of bohemians flocked to Hippie Fest for good art, ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, May 10, 2022 12:10 am

Crime

Blotter: May 8

In weekend crime reports from the Rowan County Magistrate’s Office: • James Douglas Tarlton, 30, was charged by the Salisbury Police Department Saturday with assault ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Monday, May 9, 2022 7:01 pm

Crime

Third person charged with concealing death of man found in eastern Rowan County

Staff report: SALISBURY — A third person has been charged with hiding the death of a man whose body was dumped near High Rock Lake ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Monday, May 9, 2022 1:44 pm

Local

Written in the stars: China Grove woman receives surprise 23 years in the making

CHINA GROVE — When Thelma Archer heard a knock at her door one evening last month, the unanticipated noise brought her cautiously to her feet. ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 8, 2022 12:10 am

Local

West Rowan Home and Garden recognizes real-life Wonder Woman during Mother’s Day Festival

MOUNT ULLA — As an only child, Brandy Smith always dreamed of having a house full of kids when she grew up. “I got it,” ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 8, 2022 12:08 am

Business

Dilapidated Intimidators Stadium set for demolition, new life as industrial park

KANNAPOLIS — Once a place where fans gathered to watch baseball, the Kannapolis Intimidators Stadium now resembles a scene from a post-apocalyptic world in which ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 8, 2022 12:02 am

News

Donna Prunkl named volunteer chair for 47th annual OctoberTour

Staff report SALISBURY — The Historic Salisbury Foundation has announced that Donna Prunkl will serve as volunteer chair for the 47th annual OctoberTour of homes. ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 8, 2022 12:00 am

Local

‘It is a win for our entire community’: Rowan United Way recognized for work with major award

SALISBURY — The Rowan County United Way’s “small but mighty” team recently won a big award. During the United Way Southeast Regional Conference held in ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 8, 2022 12:00 am

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