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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

Let’s make a deal: Local athlete, barber form unique partnership

SALISBURY — The landscape of college sports was remade last year when the National Collegiate Athletic Association altered its rules to allow players to make ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, May 6, 2022 12:02 am

Local

Human Relations Council announces 2022 Humanitarian Award winners

Staff report SALISBURY — Rev. Robert Black, DeCarlo Duling and Sherry Hawthorne are the recipients of the 2022 Elizabeth “Libby” Duncan Koontz Humanitarian Award, the ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, May 5, 2022 6:36 pm

Local

The Citadel to lose Medicare funding for failure to meet ‘health and safety requirements’

SALISBURY — The Citadel, an embattled congregate care facility on Jake Alexander Boulevard, will soon be cut off from Medicare funding. The Centers for Medicare & ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, May 5, 2022 6:14 pm

Business

City enters contract to purchase Wells Fargo building, will explore using it as event center

SALISBURY — The city of Salisbury is exploring the possibility of transforming one of downtown’s most prominent buildings into an event center and flexible office ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, May 5, 2022 12:05 am

Crime

Man facing murder charges for Ludwick Avenue homicide, assault

SALISBURY — The Salisbury Police Department has charged a man for the homicide and assault that occurred on Ludwick Avenue in March. Antoine Terrell McGee, ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, May 4, 2022 11:52 am

Local

NC opens phase two of Business Recovery Grant program; more businesses eligible for funding

SALISBURY — More businesses will be eligible to receive funding to help with COVID-19 recovery through phase two of the North Carolina Department of Revenue’s ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, May 4, 2022 12:05 am

China Grove

Budget proposed by China Grove Town Council includes 2 cent property tax increase

CHINA GROVE — The Town Council on Tuesday night moved a step closer to approving a proposed $4.26 million budget for fiscal year 2022-23 that ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, May 4, 2022 12:02 am

Faith

Newly established Charlotte Divinity School will offer theological classes

SALISBURY — Class at Charlotte Divinity School is now in session. After years of planning, Rev. Jeff Richards has launched the seminary with the goal ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, May 4, 2022 12:01 am

Local

Commissioners commit funding to expand broadband in rural Rowan County

SALISBURY — The Board of Commissioners on Monday committed to potentially providing funding to three additional internet services providers who are aiming to bring broadband ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, May 3, 2022 12:10 am

Elections

Eddinger focuses on experience in bid to retain seat as District Court judge

SALISBURY — During his 20 years as a District Court judge in Rowan County, Kevin Eddinger said he’s learned a thing or two. “I am, ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, May 3, 2022 12:05 am

Elections

Sease wants to provide ‘fresh perspective’ in run for District Court judge

SALISBURY — Running for Rowan County District Court judge has been on Chris Sease’s radar for years. The evidence is on the website for his ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, May 3, 2022 12:05 am

Local

Commissioners will consider contract for Rowan-Salisbury Schools to purchase Richard’s Bar-B-Que

SALISBURY — Barbecue is on the menu for the Rowan County Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday. Commissioners will consider approving a contract for Rowan-Salisbury ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 1, 2022 12:05 am

Local

Meals on Wheels Rowan recaps month of celebrating volunteers

SALISBURY — During April, Meals on Wheels Rowan celebrated its dedicated volunteers who support the organization by delivering meals, groceries and more. Meals on Wheels ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 1, 2022 12:04 am

Local

Abstract indoors: Spray paint artist will open gallery, studio in downtown Salisbury

SALISBURY — An artist who made a name for himself by turning the outdoors into his canvas is bringing his artwork inside. Known commonly as ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 1, 2022 12:02 am

Business

Plant power: Herbalist shares knowledge, love of plants with others through herbal products

SALISBURY — Within the walls of her workshop in the woods, Candice CasaSanta blends science and folklore. Then she packages the aromatic, therapeutic and delicious ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 1, 2022 12:00 am

Cleveland

Spectrum expands internet service in rural western Rowan County

SALISBURY — Spectrum on Tuesday announced an expansion of its broadband internet services to include several hundred new homes and small businesses in western Rowan ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, April 29, 2022 12:02 am

Business

Moving dirt for Macy’s: Local leaders celebrate start of construction on retailer’s China Grove facility

CHINA GROVE — Standing under a large white tent with excavators and acres of red dirt behind him, North Carolina Sen. Carl Ford spoke about ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, April 28, 2022 6:41 pm

Business

The Fun Factory will bring ‘a place for families’ to downtown Salisbury

SALISBURY — Tired of having to drive outside of Rowan County to take her two boys, Waylen and Wyatt, to a safe indoor play place, ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, April 28, 2022 12:10 am

Elections

Saleeby hopes to use experience to move Clerk of Court’s office forward

SALISBURY — For Rebecca Saleeby, running to be Rowan County Clerk of Superior Court has a lot to do with timing. “The county is ready ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, April 28, 2022 12:07 am

Elections

Wyrick aims to put knowledge gained as magistrate to use in bid for Clerk of Court

SALISBURY — Todd Wyrick’s mother wanted him to either be a preacher or run for public office. Religious but with a calling in the justice ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, April 28, 2022 12:07 am

Business

Planning Board votes in favor of rezoning for 380-acre industrial park on Long Ferry Road

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Planning Board on Monday night unanimously approved a rezoning request to accommodate an approximately 380-acre industrial park being planned for ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, April 27, 2022 12:10 am

Elections

Republicans running for Rowan County Sheriff square off in candidate forum

GRANITE QUARRY — The six Republican candidates vying to be the next Rowan County sheriff shared their thoughts about staffing, search warrants and skills needed ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, April 26, 2022 12:05 am

East Spencer

‘All hands on deck’: Rowan County pursues funding to bring new interchange to East Spencer

SALISBURY — Rowan County government is actively pursuing funding that could help bring a new interstate interchange to East Spencer. Last week, the Board of ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, April 24, 2022 12:10 am

China Grove

Trade group brings Third Thursdays back to downtown China Grove

CHINA GROVE — The sidewalks in downtown China Grove tonight will be filled with vendors selling specialty items as the town’s Board of Trade hosts ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, April 21, 2022 12:06 am

Elections

In bid for Superior Court judge seat, Gould wants to ensure job is being done efficiently

SALISBURY — Judge Tim Gould was shocked several weeks ago when two attorneys approached the bench to pay him a compliment after he ruled on ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, April 21, 2022 12:05 am

Elections

Adkins hopes to apply decades of legal experience to the bench in bid for Superior Court judge

SALISBURY — Michael Adkins hasn’t forgotten his first legal victory. He won it when he was just a junior in high school. Playing defense attorney ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, April 21, 2022 12:05 am

Local

Duo will share story behind Tree of Valor military tributes in downtown storefronts

SALISBURY — The two women who have filled downtown storefronts with decorated trees will give a presentation about their pictorial displays on Saturday from 7 ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, April 21, 2022 12:01 am

Local

Commissioner will not face charges for bribery due to ‘insufficient evidence’

SALISBURY — The North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys will not pursue criminal charges against Rowan County Commissioner Craig Pierce for bribery of a public ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, April 19, 2022 12:10 am

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