Ben Stansell, Author at Salisbury Post - Page 7 of 43
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.
Lifestyle
SALISBURY — Christie Lenée has garnered acclaim across the globe for her acoustic guitar playing and original songs. Now she’s bringing her award-winning talents to ...
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by Ben Stansell, Saturday, March 26, 2022 12:00 am
Business
SALISBURY — Goodwill is building a second store in Salisbury to reach donors and shoppers on the eastern side of Rowan County. Goodwill Industries of ...
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by Ben Stansell, Friday, March 25, 2022 12:03 am
Local
SALISBURY — The Salisbury Farmers Market will make its return on April 16, bringing fresh produce, baked goods, crafts and more to the Railwalk Pavilion ...
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by Ben Stansell, Friday, March 25, 2022 12:02 am
Crime
SALISBURY — A man has been arrested in connection to a shooting on West Monroe Street on Wednesday night. The Salisbury Police Department’s Criminal Division ...
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by Ben Stansell, Thursday, March 24, 2022 3:44 pm
BREAKING NEWS
Story updated at 2:28 p.m. By Chris Miller with the Stanly News & Press Following an unconfirmed call about an active shooter at Pfeiffer University’s ...
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by Ben Stansell, Thursday, March 24, 2022 1:51 pm
Kannapolis
KANNAPOLIS — While Matt Millward is proud of what the Cannon Ballers organization accomplished during its inaugural season, he’s even more excited for what the ...
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by Ben Stansell, Thursday, March 24, 2022 12:10 am
Business
SALISBURY — Just a few weeks before her boutique’s grand opening, Katrina Jarrett was in desperate need of a dressing room. Unsatisfied with the pricey ...
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by Ben Stansell, Thursday, March 24, 2022 12:05 am
Local
SALISBURY — The State Bureau of Investigation has completed an investigation into allegations of bribery involving Rowan County Commissioner Craig Pierce, who said he expects ...
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by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, March 23, 2022 12:04 am
Local
SALISBURY — An internet provider is moving forward with plans to give residents in rural parts of Rowan County another option for improving their online ...
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by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, March 23, 2022 12:02 am
Local
SALISBURY — Commissioners on Monday night approved a permit to allow the construction of an event center near Rockwell, but not before they tagged on ...
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by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, March 22, 2022 12:10 am
Business
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday night scheduled public hearings for two potential economic development projects to be held during their ...
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by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, March 22, 2022 12:06 am
Local
SALISBURY — Voting is now open to determine the design that will be featured on the official 2022 Cheerwine Festival T-shirt. Three Rowan County students ...
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by Ben Stansell, Monday, March 21, 2022 12:38 pm
Local
SALISBURY — Rowan County had 59 overdose deaths in 2021, almost two dozen more than the 36 who died by overdose a year earlier. That’s ...
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by Ben Stansell, Sunday, March 20, 2022 12:10 am
Local
SALISBURY — During Super Bowl LVI last month, Joe Burrow and Aaron Donald weren’t the only ones stealing the spotlight. In between touchdown passes and ...
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by Ben Stansell, Sunday, March 20, 2022 12:05 am
Local
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday will once again consider a proposal for an event center on Organ Church Road that ...
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by Ben Stansell, Sunday, March 20, 2022 12:05 am
Local
SALISBURY — The Saul family has gathered in a demonstration kitchen in downtown Salisbury for work, but it takes just one wisecrack from son Matt ...
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by Ben Stansell, Sunday, March 20, 2022 12:02 am
News
SALISBURY —Several dozen people walked together through Bell Tower Green on Friday morning to celebrate the launch of Rowan Moves. “I’m so thankful to have ...
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by Ben Stansell, Sunday, March 20, 2022 12:00 am
News
SALISBURY — The city of Salisbury has been named a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of the city’s commitment ...
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by Ben Stansell, Sunday, March 20, 2022 12:00 am
Business
SALISBURY — Americans are feeling the pain at the pump, but the burden of high gas prices is also weighing on farmers. “If you’re facing ...
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by Ben Stansell, Friday, March 18, 2022 12:03 am
News
SALISBURY — Clarence Gray Jr. of Salisbury took a chance on a Powerball ticket and won a $100,000 prize. Gray’s $3 Power Play ticket matched ...
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by Ben Stansell, Thursday, March 17, 2022 3:43 pm
Local
SALISBURY — The first blade that caught Tucker Crowell’s eye was the big Bowie knife wielded by John Wayne in the 1960 classic “The Alamo.” ...
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by Ben Stansell, Thursday, March 17, 2022 12:10 am
News
SALISBURY — Four local agencies have received additional funding to provide life-sustaining and “aging in place” services to older individuals in Rowan County. Meals on ...
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by Ben Stansell, Thursday, March 17, 2022 12:02 am
Local
SALISBURY — The Salisbury Police Department will host a Women in Law Enforcement Open House from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, in an ...
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by Ben Stansell, Thursday, March 17, 2022 12:01 am
BREAKING NEWS
SALISBURY — A former Rowan County employee is facing charges of bribery, embezzlement and obtaining property by false pretense for acts committed during his tenure ...
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by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, March 16, 2022 1:24 pm
Business
SALISBURY — Ron Fisher wants to be clear: the Carolina Small Business Development Fund is a lending resource available to all small business owners. “I ...
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by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, March 16, 2022 12:06 am
Crime
SALISBURY — One shot was fired into an office building during an altercation between two men at a convenience store on Sunday. Police responded to ...
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by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, March 16, 2022 12:00 am
Crime
SALISBURY — The Salisbury Police Department is asking for assistance in identifying a person of interest who may have information about the fatal shooting that ...
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by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, March 15, 2022 10:48 am
Local
SALISBURY — The holiday season is long gone, but artificial Christmas trees decked out in lights are popping up behind glass windows in downtown Salisbury. ...
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by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, March 15, 2022 12:10 am
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