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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

Commissioners will hear details about changes to solar energy policies

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday will be presented with potential changes to the county’s current policies on solar energy systems. ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, February 28, 2021 12:05 am

Business

After overcoming obstacles, local barber Daniel King earns registered status

SALISBURY — As soon as the representative from the North Carolina Board of Barber Examiners walked in the shop, Daniel King got an uneasy feeling. ... Read more

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

Business

Biz Roundup: Chamber of Commerce to host ‘Salute to Agri-Business’ at March Power in Partnership

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Chamber of Commerce’s March Power in Partnership event will feature the annual “Salute to Agri-Business” program with author Michele Payn ... Read more

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

News

After surviving COVID-19 scare, Lois Willard set to celebrate 100th birthday

SALISBURY — Looking into her iPhone screen, Kim Bowden said her last goodbyes to her grandmother. At least, that’s what she thought. Bowden, a teaching ... Read more

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

Business

‘Let’s make some money:’ Loosened restrictions praised by bar owners, baseball team

SALISBURY — Waking up on Wednesday morning, Chris Ostle felt like a kid on Christmas day. “I was so excited,” Ostle said. “The sun was out, ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, February 26, 2021 12:00 am

High School

Salisbury High bucks historical trend in dominant shutout of West Rowan

SALISBURY — Playing in front of an almost empty Ludwig Stadium, Salisbury High (1-0) put on a show and exorcised some historic demons en route ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, February 25, 2021 11:00 pm

Local

Dukeville lead testing results trickle in, more participation needed

SALISBURY — Almost three weeks after lead and copper testing kits were sent to customers on the county’s Northeast Rowan Water System, results are starting ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, February 25, 2021 12:10 am

News

Volunteers work around obstacles, alter procedures to offer free tax services to those in need

SALISBURY — For the previous two decades, Bill Behrendt’s schedule has become significantly busier during tax season. He doesn’t run an accounting firm, but Behrendt ... Read more

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

Local

‘Everybody needs an Aunt Libby:’ Family celebrates 100th birthday of Rockwell doctor Elizabeth Lombard

ROCKWELL — Standing behind letters spelling out “Happy Birthday,” the members of Elizabeth Lombard’s family sang a familiar tune as she watched with a smile ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Monday, February 22, 2021 12:49 am

Ask Us

Ask Us: Why is Rowan EMS no longer transporting some patients outside of county?

Editor’s note: Ask Us is a weekly feature published online Mondays and in print on Tuesdays. We’ll seek to answer your questions about items or ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Monday, February 22, 2021 12:41 am

Crime

Blotter: Feb. 21

• Jose Alejandro Rosas, 23, of Henderson, was charged Saturday with felony possession with intent to sell or deliver marijuana, felony maintaining a vehicle/dwelling/place for ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Monday, February 22, 2021 12:25 am

News

Rowan resident Rudy Fugle breaks into NASCAR racing big leagues as crew chief

SALISBURY — Sitting at a table in Buffalo Wild Wings in Huntersville in 2016, Rudy Fugle and William Byron talked racing. Fugle, then a crew ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, February 21, 2021 12:10 am

News

Salisbury Civitan Club President Patty Lefevers makes solo Polar Plunge

Dressed in a penguin costume complete with a red bowtie, Salisbury Civitan Club President Patty Lefevers took the Polar Plunge into the chilly waters of ... Read more

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

Business

Biz Roundup: Vulcan’s Denise Hallett lends a hand to Forward Rowan campaign

SALISBURY — Denise Hallett, who leads the Rowan Economic Development Commission as chair of the board, also volunteered to serve as a member of the ... Read more

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

Local

Rome’s Rides: Salisbury native ran successful traveling amusement ride company in 1900s

SALISBURY — Frederick Mitchell didn’t have much to do during the winter days he spent with his grandfather in Dillon, South Carolina, but even then ... Read more

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

Business

Virtual Vibes: Studio owner hopes to promote artists virtually as focus changes with new space

SALISBURY — Sabrina Harris still gets chills when she watches the video of Ashley Ellis belting out notes under the white lights in the former ... Read more

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

Business

State lawmakers provide update during Chamber of Commerce Power in Partnership

SALISBURY — State legislators representing Rowan County spoke about their current projects and future plans during the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce’s virtual Power in ... Read more

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

Kannapolis

Duke University COVID-19 study in Kannapolis contributes data to wastewater surveillance

KANNAPOLIS — Data collected by Duke University researchers in Kannapolis is helping with a statewide study tracking the presence of coronavirus in what people flush ... Read more

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

News

Dunn’s Mountain observation deck named in honor of Bill and Nancy Stanback

In recognition of their philanthropic work for Rowan County, the Board of Commissioners on Monday passed a resolution Monday night to name the observation deck ... Read more

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

Local

With ice accumulation expected, Rowan County braces for winter storm

SALISBURY — With winter storms set to sweep across North Carolina, the National Weather Service is predicting that up to one-half inch of ice will ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 6:17 pm

Business

Historian Raemi Evans delivers lesson on Black-owned businesses in Salisbury

SALISBURY — In a black and white marbled composition notebook, Raemi Evans has compiled an extensive list of Black-owned businesses that once operated in Salisbury. ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 12:00 am

News

Commissioners receive update on broadband expansion, solidify restaurant grant program

SALISBURY — County commissioners spent most of Monday night’s busy meeting discussing the county’s COVID-19 vaccine plan and a proposed animal control ordinance, but those ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 12:00 am

Coronavirus

County commissioners direct changes to COVID-19 vaccine rollout

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday night received an update from Public Health Director Nina Oliver about the current state of ... Read more

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

News

Commissioners table animal carcass ordinance, direct health department to investigate

SALISBURY — For the second time in two months, the Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday night tabled a discussion on a proposed ordinance ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, February 16, 2021 12:00 am

Business

Local shed companies taking advantage of boom in business spurred by pandemic

SALISBURY — Sitting in his office on West Innes Street, Conrad Eaton is surrounded by sheds. That’s how it’s been for most of his life. ... Read more

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

Business

Commissioners to consider grant program that would benefit local restaurants

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday will consider approving a grant program that would help local restaurants impacted by the COVID-19 ... Read more

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

Business

Biz Roundup: Food Lion CEO joins diversity and inclusion coalition

SALISBURY — Food Lion President Meg Ham recently joined the CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion coalition. The organization is the largest CEO-driven business commitment ... Read more

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

Business

Fraudulent online orders present new challenge for local business owners

SALISBURY — Scanning the order information on his computer screen, Eric Phillips immediately saw the red flag. The shipping and billing information for the $350 ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, February 12, 2021 12:02 am

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