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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

Chamber of Commerce names members of 2020-21 Leadership Rowan class

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Chamber of Commerce has announced the 22 members of its 28th Leadership Rowan class. Leadership Rowan is a leadership development ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, August 20, 2020 12:00 am

Farm & Garden

Rowan Farmland Protection Plan could preserve agricultural space for decades to come

SALISBURY — With development from Charlotte steadily creeping up Interstate 85, Rowan County could see increased development in the coming decades.  And while that development ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, August 19, 2020 6:19 pm

Coronavirus

Bell Tower Green Park now set for early 2021 opening

SALISBURY — Where there’s heavy-duty construction equipment, piles of bricks and plenty of mud, Dyke Messinger and Jason Walser are seeing green. Messinger and Walser, ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, August 19, 2020 12:10 am

Business

Economic Development Commission seeks 2,500 new jobs by end of 2024

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Economic Development Commission has launched a campaign called Forward Rowan that aims to further spur economic growth. Forward Rowan, a ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, August 18, 2020 5:32 pm

Local

Commissioners give give go-ahead for bids on COVID-19 construction

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday took a step toward upgrading the county’s facilities to comply with new health guidelines. The ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, August 18, 2020 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter: Armed robbers steal cash from Circle K

SALISBURY — A clerk at the Circle K gas station on East Innes Street was the victim of an armed robbery late on Friday night. Two ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Monday, August 17, 2020 11:08 am

Crime

Man faces voluntary manslaughter charges after Rockwell argument turns deadly

ROCKWELL — An argument between two men in Rockwell late Sunday night turned deadly. Jay Dustin Lear, 42, was charged with voluntary manslaughter for his ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Monday, August 17, 2020 11:05 am

Business

Bottle and Can opening new location in Concord

SALISBURY — One of Salisbury’s most popular craft beer spots will soon be expanding to Concord. Opened in downtown Salisbury in May of 2019, Bottle ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, August 16, 2020 12:01 am

Local

Board of Commissioners to consider rental of West End Plaza for gun and knife show

SALISBURY — Rowan County Commissioner Mike Caskey on Monday will request that the Board of Commissioners allow rental of the county-owned West End Plaza for ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, August 16, 2020 12:00 am

Business

Biz Roundup: Rowan County EDC to host information webinar on job retention grant

The Rowan County Economic Development Commission is hosting a webinar on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. to provide information to local business owners about North Carolina’s ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, August 16, 2020 12:00 am

Business

Cannon Ballers find inventive ways to use vacant spaces in ballpark

KANNAPOLIS — Players for the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers haven’t had the chance to enjoy their new locker room yet, but for $35 you could be ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, August 16, 2020 12:00 am

Business

With more than 1,500 patrons in two weeks, High Rock Lake restaurant gets off to hot start

HIGH ROCK LAKE — When Mikey Wetzel moved to the High Rock Lake area 12 years ago, he heard about a place called the High ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, August 13, 2020 5:21 pm

Business

State awards $584,100 grant to Three Rivers Land Trust for farmland preservation in Cabarrus County

CABARRUS COUNTY — A major step has been taken to perpetually preserve a large tract of farmland near Concord. The Three Rivers Land Trust announced ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, August 13, 2020 5:03 pm

Business

Embracing the outdoors: downtown restaurants, coffee shops work to expand outdoor seating

SALISBURY — Right now, there’s only a painted fence and some gravel, but Heather Teeter has big plans for the space behind her restaurant. The ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 4:40 pm

Local

Commissioners approve new bonuses to help recruit environmental health specialists

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday took a step they hope will fix a problem that has developed in the Environmental ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, August 11, 2020 5:53 pm

Business

Local produce packing company announces recall of citrus, potatoes

SALISBURY — Local produce packing company Freshouse has announced a recall on several products packaged and distributed from its Salisbury facility, citing concerns that Valencia ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, August 11, 2020 4:21 pm

Business

Pandemic inspired creation of Salisbury Dance Academy

SALISBURY — A global pandemic typically isn’t the time when people decide to open a business, but don’t tell that to Spencer Ann Brown and ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, August 11, 2020 12:05 am

Business

Staffing agencies say more jobs available than job seekers

SALISBURY — When the coronavirus pandemic spread to North Carolina in the spring, unemployment claims rose dramatically. In April, the number of continued unemployment claims ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, August 11, 2020 12:00 am

Local

County commissioners will discuss restructuring environmental health department

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners called a meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday to discuss the restructuring of the environmental health department, including ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, August 9, 2020 12:00 am

Business

Biz roundup: New job retention grants open to North Carolina businesses

North Carolina businesses and nonprofit organizations that missed out on other COVID-19 relief funds will have the opportunity to apply for a new state grant ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, August 9, 2020 12:00 am

Business

Gyms, members navigate rules about exercising during COVID-19

SALISBURY — After a foot injury left him recliner-bound for two years, the muscles in John Reeves’ once-strong legs had atrophied. His legs had deteriorated to ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, August 9, 2020 12:00 am

China Grove

Town of China Grove names new finance director

China Grove — At its regular meeting on Tuesday night, the China Grove Town Council introduced the town’s new finance director and designated a stormwater ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, August 6, 2020 7:40 pm

Local

Former Editor Cook to lead special gifts for 2020 United Way campaign

When Elizabeth Cook was editor of the Salisbury Post in the mid-1990s, she was given a new task from Publisher Cathy Wilkerson. Cook was charged ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 5:38 pm

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