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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

Planning Board looks to implement decommissioning requirements for solar farms

SALISBURY — For years, Rowan County has been a hospitable location for large solar energy systems. “We have been a cheap date, so to speak, ... Read more

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

Local

Construction of Bell Tower Green Park nears home stretch

SALISBURY — With the stage now in place, Dyke Messinger is starting to think about the countless ways Bell Tower Green Park will be used ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, February 11, 2021 12:10 am

Business

China Grove Food Lion manager named finalist for one of company’s top awards

CHINA GROVE — After the birth of his child, Matt Armstrong took a few months off from his job working at the Food Lion at ... Read more

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

Business

China Grove councilman withdraws application for zoning change, scraps plans

CHINA GROVE — After applying for a zoning change that would have allowed him to move his security business downtown, China Grove councilman Steve Stroud ... Read more

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

News

A Santa Claus to many, loved ones mourn Keith Urey

CHINA GROVE — For most of her life, Laureen Hunter didn’t care too much for Christmas. Instead of being the happiest time of the year, ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, February 9, 2021 12:05 am

China Grove

China Grove councilman applies for zoning change to bring security business downtown

CHINA GROVE — Town Councilman Steve Stroud is seeking to change a zoning regulation that would enable him to move his security business downtown, prompting ... Read more

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

Business

Wing King: After 25 years of business, Christo’s still a go-to spot for wings on Super Bowl Sunday

SALISBURY — While people gather around their TVs for the Super Bowl tonight, Sophia Talarantas and Eugenia Piperis will be preparing for their own big ... Read more

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

Business

Biz Roundup: Survey shows impact of COVID-19 on regional manufacturing jobs

SALISBURY — Issued by the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance at the close of 2020, the Manufacturing in the Charlotte Region Report and Labor Market Survey ... Read more

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

Local

More than five years after adopting Carolina Thread Trail, progress slow, steady

SALISBURY — When the Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 in favor of adopting the Carolina Thread Trail master plan in 2015, the county became the ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, February 5, 2021 12:02 am

Local

Hailey channels passion in new Special Olympics organizer job

SALISBURY — Becoming the local coordinator for Rowan County Special Olympics is the continued realization of a lifelong dream for Edward Hailey. “I was born ... Read more

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

Local

Animal shelter’s dog wing will be named for Nina Dix

SALISBURY — After years of planning and preparation, it won’t be long before workers break ground on the Nina Dix Dog Adoption Center at the ... Read more

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

Business

Chamber will host legislative Power in Partnership event featuring state lawmakers

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Chamber of Commerce will host a state legislative roundtable at this month’s virtual Power in Partnership event on Feb. 18 ... Read more

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

China Grove

China Grove audit shows contribution to reserve; former mayor criticizes town board

CHINA GROVE — The China Grove Town Council on Tuesday night received the results of an audit conducted on the town’s financial statements for the ... Read more

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

Local

County commissioners clear way for Faith Academy to take over elementary school building

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday declined an option to make use of Faith Elementary School after the Rowan-Salisbury Board of ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, February 2, 2021 12:10 am

Crime

Jury trials scheduled to resume at courthouse in March, backlog of cases waiting

SALISBURY — Almost a year after court proceedings were brought to an abrupt halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, jury trials are now scheduled to ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, February 2, 2021 12:10 am

Crime

Crime blotter: Jan. 31

• Bobby J. Skeens, 37, of Charlotte, was charged Sunday for felony possession of a stolen motor vehicle and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.  • ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, January 31, 2021 11:55 pm

Local

County commissioners will talk incentives for 1,200-job project

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday will hear more details about a potential economic development deal that could bring 1,200 jobs ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, January 31, 2021 12:00 am

Business

Iconic Holbrook’s building gets second life, being renovated to house local accounting firm

KANNAPOLIS — With sunlight drenching her back, DeAnna Ford looked around at the barren stone walls and the still-exposed metal studs and imagined what her ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, January 31, 2021 12:00 am

Business

Biz Roundup: Chamber’s 2021 membership directory, talent attraction guide available

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Chamber of Commerce’s 2021 Membership Directory and Talent Attraction Guide is now available. This annual publication is produced in conjunction ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, January 31, 2021 12:00 am

Coronavirus

‘Keep the shelves empty:’ Salisbury VA vaccinates 500 veterans on Saturday

SALISBURY — There’s no organization Jerry Archable trusted more to give him the COVID-19 vaccine than the Department of Veterans Affairs.  That’s why the Army ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Saturday, January 30, 2021 4:44 pm

BREAKING NEWS

Two dead after Friday night crash on Jake Alexander Boulevard

SALISBURY — Two people are dead after a Friday night collision involving two cars on Jake Alexander Boulevard at South Main Street. Tomeca Wayette Jackson, ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Saturday, January 30, 2021 2:12 pm

Local

Rowan Helping Ministries counts 132 homeless people in county during altered event

SALISBURY — Sitting at a table in the Ralph W. Ketner Center at Rowan Helping Ministries, Justin and Dominique Imes punched numbers into a telephone ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, January 29, 2021 12:02 am

Local

United Way celebrates, reflects on challenging 2020 during annual meeting

SALISBURY — The Rowan County United Way hosted its annual meeting virtually on Thursday afternoon to reflect on the previous year, celebrate the 2020 fundraising ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, January 29, 2021 12:00 am

News

Rowan Animal Shelter continues streak of no euthanizations for adoptable animals

SALISBURY — While adapting to pandemic conditions in 2020, the Rowan County Animal Shelter continued its streak of not having to euthanize any adoptable dogs ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, January 28, 2021 12:05 am

Local

Rowan County listed among nation’s healthiest workplaces

SALISBURY — Rowan County on Tuesday became one of the healthiest 100 workplaces in America, according to an awards program powered by Springbuk. Rowan County ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, January 28, 2021 12:00 am

Local

Water pitchers en route to Dukeville residents, testing kits still to come

SALISBURY — As part of a response to dangerous lead levels in Dukeville-area drinking water, the approximately 160 customers on the county’s municipal water line ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, January 28, 2021 12:00 am

Local

Rowan Helping Ministries to calculate homeless population

SALISBURY — Rowan Helping Ministries will be a part of the nationwide Point-in-Time Count tonight to determine how many people are homeless in the country. ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, January 27, 2021 12:00 am

News

Rowan Planning Board settles on screening requirements for solar farms

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Planning Board during its first meeting of the year Monday discussed more changes to regulations on local solar energy systems. ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, January 26, 2021 12:00 am

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