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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

Novant Health Rowan Auxiliary’s Tree of Hope having ‘banner year’ despite challenges of 2020

SALISBURY — In a year where donors have every excuse not to give, Carole Simmons said that the generosity to support the Novant Health Rowan Medical ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, December 15, 2020 12:00 am

Faith

First Baptist Church of Salisbury delivers drive-in Christmas music at West End Plaza

SALISBURY — Only a few hours before the show was set to go on, the performers of  First Baptist Church’s “The Sounds of Christmas” music ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Monday, December 14, 2020 1:39 am

Crime

Blotter: Dec. 14

• Dale Gene Baldwin, 58, of Winston-Salem, was charged by the Rowan County Sheriff’s office on Friday with felony breaking and entering and felony larceny ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, December 13, 2020 10:36 pm

Business

Biz Roundup: Rowan receives over $500,000 in infrastructure grants to spur economic development

SALISBURY — Gov. Roy Cooper announced Thursday that the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority has approved 30 grants to local governments, including two grants totaling ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, December 13, 2020 12:00 am

Business

Southern Made Signs turns customers’ stories into hand-crafted tokens

SALISBURY — Tears rolled down LaShaye Overman’s cheeks as she cut piece after piece of wood, turning sheets of pine into little rectangles. The name of ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, December 13, 2020 12:00 am

News

‘Lights of Fulton Heights’ one of top destinations for holiday lights this season

SALISBURY — Fulton Heights wasn’t able to host its annual Halloween parade this year, but the historic neighborhood will offer a dazzling Christmas display this holiday ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, December 13, 2020 12:00 am

News

United Way car giveaway winner makes trip from Illinois to pick up new wheels

SALISBURY — David Cromley’s flight into the Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Friday night was one he won’t soon forget. Not only was the flight ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, December 13, 2020 12:00 am

News

Hometown Holiday Drive-In illuminates downtown Spencer, brings residents together to celebrate

SPENCER — A Christmas tree illuminated the Park Plaza parking lot in downtown Saturday night, ringing in the holiday season and serving as the crescendo ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, December 13, 2020 12:00 am

Local

Rowan County Detention Center officer dies from injuries sustained in crash

Update – 1 p.m. on Sunday: Due to required coordination with the Carolinas Medical Center, Alsup’s body will not be escorted to the funeral home ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Saturday, December 12, 2020 4:34 pm

Business

With curfew and new alcohol restriction on the horizon, local restaurants brace for impact

SALISBURY — After a year of adapting to restrictions and limitations, local restaurants and bars will once again have to navigate new regulations through the ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, December 11, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

Without coronavirus relief funds, COVID-19 testing, paramedic programs in jeopardy

SALISBURY —  The COVID-19 economic relief package currently being hashed out by Congress will have major implications for the country as a whole, but it ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, December 10, 2020 12:00 am

BREAKING NEWS

Integro Technologies to expand Salisbury facility, invest $2.67 million, create 30 jobs

SALISBURY — Integro Technologies will create 30 new jobs and invest $2.67 million in equipment and improvements to expand its existing facility in downtown Salisbury, ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, December 9, 2020 12:54 pm

Local

County will buy temperature check tunnel for courthouse

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday approved the purchase of a temperature checking tunnel from Integro Technologies that will be stationed ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, December 8, 2020 12:10 am

Business

Commissioners receive updates on broadband expansion, small business grant program

SALISBURY — The first Rowan Countians to benefit from the county’s investment in rural broadband are scheduled to be “online” by the end of the ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, December 8, 2020 12:00 am

Business

County commissioners chairman sees silver lining in improved unemployment rate

SALISBURY — With Rowan County’s unemployment rate improving in October, Rowan County Board of Commissioners Chair Greg Edds said it’s a trend that will “continue ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, December 6, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

Commissioners to consider purchasing temperature check tunnels, receive update on grant program

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners at its meeting Monday will consider the purchase of three automatic temperature checking tunnels that would be ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, December 6, 2020 12:00 am

Business

Walser Technology Group makes worldwide impact with virtual training kits

SALISBURY — Justin Gray may just be a senior at Catawba College, but the work he’s doing as an intern with Walser Technology Group is ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, December 6, 2020 12:00 am

Business

Biz Roundup: Upcoming event designed to help local manufacturers coming in February

SALISBURY — A program designed to strengthen local supply chains by connecting manufacturers across the Charlotte region is coming to Rowan County early next year. ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, December 6, 2020 12:00 am

Business

Artist paints new sign on recently renovated Barnhardt Jewelers building

SALISBURY — Goosebumps crept up Josh Barnhardt’s arms as he watched the sign be illuminated for the first time. “It came out even better than ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, December 4, 2020 12:00 am

China Grove

Growing greens: Main Street Marketplace hopes hydroponic garden will help organization grow

CHINA GROVE — Around 9 p.m. any night of the week, Federico Hernandez can be found in the Main Street Marketplace warehouse, preparing the plants ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, December 3, 2020 12:10 am

China Grove

Santa Claus to visit China Grove on fire truck on two separate weekends

CHINA GROVE — In lieu of a sleigh, Santa Claus will be riding a bright red fire truck through the streets of China Grove two ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, December 3, 2020 12:00 am

China Grove

China Grove Town Council names representatives to Metropolitan Planning Organization

CHINA GROVE — The town council at its Tuesday night meeting approved the 2021 representatives to the Cabarrus-Rowan Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. The Cabarrus-Rowan ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, December 2, 2020 7:05 pm

Business

State names Rowan among most economically distressed counties

SALISBURY — In what local leaders called both a “gut punch” and a “blessing in disguise,” Rowan County was downgraded to the bottom tier in ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, December 2, 2020 12:10 am

Business

Frustrated and confused by COVID-19 restrictions, local bar owners near breaking point

SALISBURY — Last year, Chris Ostle felt like he was on top of the world. The Fish Bowl, the downtown bar he co-owns with Branson ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, November 29, 2020 12:10 am

Business

Biz Roundup: Salisbury-Rowan utilities honored for exceeding drinking water standards

SALISBURY — Salisbury-Rowan Utilities was recently honored for exceeding federal and state drinking water standards for 2019. The water and wastewater provider for the city ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, November 29, 2020 12:00 am

Business

Businesses plan to continue using practices driven by COVID-19 after pandemic is over

SALISBURY — The idea was so good that Stephanie Potter says she wishes she thought of it a decade ago. It took a pandemic for ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, November 29, 2020 12:00 am

Business

Always on the hunt: Local entrepreneur grows real estate firm, earns accolade for success

SALISBURY — As Garrett White pulled into the parking lot of the smoking duplex, flashing blue and red lights came racing in behind him. “I ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, November 29, 2020 12:00 am

Local

‘Whoever we feed is a blessing:’ Providence Baptist Church distributes free meals on Thanksgiving

EAST SPENCER — Around 8 a.m. on Thursday morning, Providence Baptist Church Pastor Sy Ponds walked into the church’s fellowship hall and started a pot ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, November 27, 2020 12:13 am

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