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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

Customer service company hiring in Rowan County

SALISBURY — A customer service company says it’s looking to hire people in Rowan County. FCR, an Oregon-based outsourced live agent call center, announced on ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, March 16, 2021 1:24 am

Business

Across the Pond Bed and Breakfast welcomes guests after a yearlong pause

SALISBURY — For the previous year, things have been unusually quiet around Across the Pond Bed and Breakfast. Since opening the inn seven years ago, ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, March 16, 2021 12:10 am

News

Commissioners extend solar moratorium again, expect final vote at next meeting

SALISBURY — After a lengthy discussion and a public hearing, the Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday night once again extended the moratorium on ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, March 16, 2021 12:10 am

Crime

Blotter: March 14

• Brian Wilcox, 48, of Mocksville was charged by the Rowan County’s Sheriff’s Office on Friday with misdemeanor assault on a female and misdemeanor injury ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Monday, March 15, 2021 3:19 am

Crime

Two Kannapolis men face various charges for car break-ins

KANNAPOLIS — Two men face a bevy of charges in connection with car break-ins and larcenies on Friday night. Kannapolis men Kyllian Obrien, 21, and ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, March 14, 2021 11:09 pm

Crime

Salisbury Police officer arrested for assault, breaking and entering

SALISBURY — A police officer is facing felony charges after allegedly breaking into a home and assaulting a woman during an off-duty incident. Salisbury Police ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, March 14, 2021 2:07 pm

Local

Planners put organizational skills to use, help with vaccine distribution

SALISBURY — It all started with a joke on Facebook. Several months ago, a friend of Shari Graham and Hen Hederlite tagged the two in ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, March 14, 2021 12:10 am

Business

Biz Roundup: Salisbury receives award for promotion of 2019 Cheerwine Festival

SALISBURY — The city of Salisbury was one of nine North Carolina communities that received an award for excellence in downtown revitalization for the year ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, March 14, 2021 12:00 am

Business

Pandemic prompts Kannapolis family to launch dog training franchise

KANNAPOLIS — Months after quitting his longtime job at a car dealership in Winston-Salem, Shawn Gantkowski hopped into his pickup truck with his wife, Sharon, ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, March 14, 2021 12:00 am

Local

Commissioners to consider incentive package for economic project, hold public hearing on solar rules

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday will hear more details and vote on an incentive package for a company that is ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, March 14, 2021 12:00 am

Local

Vietnam veterans receive quilts, special recognition during ceremony

FAITH — Draped in a red, white and blue quilt, Ricky Lee Thomas stood in front of a small crowd at American Legion Post No. ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, March 14, 2021 12:00 am

Coronavirus

Rowan Health Department working on plans for evening vaccination clinic

SALISBURY — Pleased with how efficiently its COVID-19 vaccination clinics have been working, the Rowan County Health Department is planning its first evening clinic for ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, March 11, 2021 5:31 pm

News

Civil rights leader Wright honored for role in 1961 march on South Carolina state capitol

SALISBURY — On the 60th anniversary of the day when she was one of 191 students arrested and jailed in Columbia, South Carolina, for peacefully ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, March 11, 2021 12:05 am

News

Historic Landmarks Commission one of several boards with open seats, opportunity to add diversity

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Historic Landmarks Commission has designated seven properties in the county as historic landmarks, but perhaps none have been more important ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, March 11, 2021 12:00 am

News

Consultant hired to look at Rowan Board of Health structure; plan for indoor COVID-19 vaccine clinics set

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Health will employ the services of an independent consultant to determine if the department needs to be restructured. ... Read more

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

Local

Improvements underway on St. Peters Church Road, still no widening plans in place

ROCKWELL — Work has begun to repair damages on St. Peters Church Road, but a long-term solution to help some of those who live along ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, March 10, 2021 12:00 am

Business

Chamber of Commerce warns buyers about used tractor company with Cleveland address

CLEVELAND — Inundated with concerned and curious callers, the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce is warning people away from a pre-owned farm and construction equipment ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, March 9, 2021 12:00 am

Local

With jury trials set to resume, impact of COVID-19 on process looms

SALISBURY — With jury trials resuming this month at the Rowan County Courthouse, the local justice system will be wading into unfamiliar waters. Although the ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, March 7, 2021 12:00 am

Business

Biz Roundup: Kannapolis expects to see economic, housing growth continue in 2021

KANNAPOLIS — The city of Kannapolis in 2021 expects to see a continued trend of positive growth in both residential and commercial development, according to ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, March 7, 2021 12:00 am

Business

A fixture of downtown Salisbury’s shopping scene, Caniche celebrates 15th anniversary this month

SALISBURY — One of the most important decisions Lesleigh Drye has made in her life happened over a lunch of chicken salad pitas. In the ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, March 7, 2021 12:00 am

High School

Despite inspiring second-half comeback, Carson falls 27-21 to Mount Pleasant

CHINA GROVE — Needing a big play on fourth down with the game on the line, Alex London launched the ball down the field toward ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, March 5, 2021 10:55 pm

Local

Salisbury Station one of several ‘hot spots’ included in NCDOT rail safety study

SALISBURY — For several weeks in 2017 and 2018, an inconspicuous camera perched on the platform at Salisbury Station provided important feedback to researchers. The ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, March 5, 2021 12:00 am

News

Nesting no more: Eagles appear to have moved on from Duke’s Buck Station

SALISBURY — The eagles have flown the nest at Buck Station. Since at least 2013, a male and female bald eagle pair lived and raised ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, March 4, 2021 12:10 am

Business

The Smoke Pit leaving downtown Salisbury for standalone building on Faith Road

SALISBURY — The Smoke Pit may be leaving downtown Salisbury, but fans of the restaurant’s barbecue won’t have to venture far to get a rack ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, March 4, 2021 12:05 am

East Spencer

Developers aim to transform former Dunbar School site into multi-purpose community development

EAST SPENCER — Plans to convert the former site of the Dunbar High School and Dunbar Center in East Spencer into a multi-use development appear ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, March 4, 2021 12:00 am

Local

Commissioners set date for public hearing on potential solar energy system rule changes

SALISBURY — A date has been set for a public hearing about changes to the county’s rules for solar energy systems. The Rowan County Board ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 12:00 am

China Grove

China Grove Town Council weighs future of previously rejected housing development

CHINA GROVE — The China Grove Town Council on Tuesday night discussed the future of a previously rejected housing development. The discussion was initiated by ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 12:00 am

Local

County plans to use vulture effigy, enforce violations to remedy animal carcass feeding problem

SALISBURY — A vulture effigy will be deployed to remedy a problem that has plagued a neighborhood in Rowan County for several months. The Rowan ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 12:05 am

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