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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.

News

Pilot program seeks to help seniors connect through technology

SPENCER — In an effort to curb social isolation, Meals on Wheels Rowan has partnered with Elder Orphan Care to pilot a program that gives ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, April 1, 2021 12:00 am

China Grove

Blue lights on fire department vehicles get red light from state officials

CHINA GROVE — Following a complaint made to the North Carolina Highway Patrol, the China Grove Fire Department is no longer using blue lights on ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, March 31, 2021 12:10 am

Business

Keeping family legacy alive, Lutheridge Farm forges through challenges

MOUNT ULLA — Tears welled in Leigh Anne Wetmore’s eyes as she watched thousands of gallons of milk from her dairy go down the drain. ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, March 30, 2021 12:10 am

Coronavirus

Concern, confusion rises about regional COVID-19 relief program

SALISBURY — Weeks after they sought aid from a COVID-19 relief program, people are raising concerns about its administration and wondering if they will receive ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, March 30, 2021 12:00 am

Business

At Black and White Fitness, Alex Tavares looks to help others build physical and mental strength

SALISBURY — In the depths of a brick building on East Council Street, across a hallway from a western-themed escape room, Alex Tavares is building ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, March 28, 2021 12:00 am

Business

Kiva loan program launches in Salisbury, offers options for minority and women business owners

SALISBURY — A national loan program that provides women and minorities zero-interest and zero-fee micro-loans recently launched in Salisbury. Offered by Self-Help Credit Union, the ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, March 28, 2021 12:00 am

Business

Biz Roundup: Federal, local relief programs offer assistance to struggling businesses

SALISBURY — With the passage and subsequent signing of the American Rescue Plan earlier this month, the federal government provided additional funding to help businesses ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, March 28, 2021 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Voice of gold: After many musical feats, former Salisbury resident Vincent Eury launches new endeavor

SALISBURY — After moving to Salisbury from New York at the age of 7, Vincent Eury was desperate to fit in. Boasting a thick New ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, March 28, 2021 12:00 am

Local

Spirit of Rowan: Karla Foster builds real estate agency by building relationships

Karla Foster graduated from Appalachian State in 2009, but the most important education she received came after. For as long as she can remember, Foster, ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, March 28, 2021 12:00 am

Local

Spirit of Rowan: The toast of Salisbury: Andy Maben’s rise from home brewer to beer master

The next time a patron at New Sarum Brewery raises a glass of beer, they might want to toast the Carolina Panthers. Without Charlotte’s NFL ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, March 28, 2021 12:00 am

Local

Spirit of Rowan: Mollie Ruf never tires of promoting local businesses

In search of a new car, Mollie Ruf went to a Jeep dealership in Concord. It was a Sunday afternoon in 2014 and she didn’t ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, March 28, 2021 12:00 am

Local

Spirit of Rowan: Jenny Lee is working toward a stronger community

After two years of nodding off during art history class, Jenny Lee decided that it was time to change her major. Lee, 33, arrived at ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, March 28, 2021 12:00 am

Business

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College helps Salisbury business owner navigate through pandemic

SALISBURY — As a cancer survivor, Tonyan Schoefield is accustomed to facing big challenges. But the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, which came soon after ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, March 28, 2021 12:00 am

Local

Country Club starts clubhouse renovations with eye toward future improvements

SALISBURY — Victor Wallace has taken plenty of golf swings at the Country Club of Salisbury, but none had been aimed at a wall until ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, March 26, 2021 12:02 am

Local

Garden of Eatin’ celebrates spring grand opening, welcomes back volunteers

SALISBURY — Art Wiles couldn’t help but smile as he looked over rows of kale, cabbage and collards at the Garden of Eatin’ on Wednesday ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, March 25, 2021 12:05 am

East Spencer

‘A great day’ for East Spencer: Groundbreaking ceremony held for development at Dunbar site

EAST SPENCER — With optimism in the air, the team behind a new development in East Spencer sunk silver shovels into the grass near the ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, March 25, 2021 12:00 am

Local

Charlotte routs Appalachian State in first game ever at Atrium Health Ballpark

KANNAPOLIS — Heavy gray clouds hung over Atrium Health Ballpark on Tuesday afternoon, threatening rain as game time approached.  Apparently even Mother Nature was tired ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, March 24, 2021 12:00 am

Business

Swanee Theatre in downtown Kannapolis sold, set for second life as entertainment venue

KANNAPOLIS — A historic downtown venue will once again be an entertainment hub. The Kannapolis City Council on Monday night approved the sale of the ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, March 23, 2021 5:11 pm

Local

Residents step forward with stories as Salisbury collects information on flooding solutions

SALISBURY — With heavy rain in the forecast, Judy Zirt and her husband made an impromptu trip to Lowe’s. It was early November and the ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, March 23, 2021 12:00 am

Local

County remains cautious amid positive tax revenue numbers, potential for more federal funding

SALISBURY — Greg Edds has reason to be optimistic, but the Rowan County Board of Commissioners chairman is says he’s staying skeptical about positive tax ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, March 23, 2021 12:00 am

Business

Website using dairy farm’s address attracts attention of law enforcement

CLEVELAND — With people showing up to his dairy farm in search of used farm and construction equipment, Terry Foster has been the bearer of ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Monday, March 22, 2021 6:45 pm

Business

Behind the brew: A look into Koco Java’s new roasting facility and warehouse

SALISBURY — After sitting vacant for several years, the inconspicuous building behind M&S Cleaners on West Innes Street is now filled with the rich aroma ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, March 21, 2021 12:05 am

Business

Biz Roundup: Rowan County, Charlotte region housing markets continue to stay hot

SALISBURY — With mortgage rates as low as they’ve ever been, the housing market in Rowan County stayed hot throughout 2020. Average housing sales prices ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, March 21, 2021 12:00 am

Coronavirus

West End Plaza has become unexpected, essential part of COVID response

SALISBURY — In a spacious room that was once filled with clothing racks, shoes and perfume, dozens of nurses, Rowan County staff members and volunteers ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, March 21, 2021 12:00 am

News

County commissioners set deadline for Atrium Health to resolve data sharing issue

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners has given Atrium Health 30 days to resolve an electronic medical record sharing issue with the county’s ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, March 21, 2021 12:00 am

Business

Author, agricultural advocate explores pitfalls of food marketing during ‘Salute to Agri-Business’ event

SALISBURY — Michele Payn provided food for thought during her presentation at the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce’s “Salute to Agri-Business” virtual Power in Partnership ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, March 19, 2021 12:00 am

Business

With new location in Charlotte, Salisbury’s Mean Mug Coffee starts expansion

SALISBURY — Evelyn Medina didn’t plan on opening a second coffee shop during a pandemic, but that changed after she got an offer she couldn’t ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, March 18, 2021 12:00 am

Local

With deed in hand, county will seek grant to jumpstart Woodleaf park development

WOODLEAF — Plans for Woodleaf Community Park are moving forward now that it has gained a preliminary stamp of approval from the Rowan County Board ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, March 18, 2021 12:00 am

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