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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

Blues Traveler, Spin Doctors announced as headliners for Cheerwine Festival

SALISBURY — The Cheerwine Festival is doubling down on its musical acts this year. The Grammy-winning quintet Blues Traveler will perform along with the Spin ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Monday, March 14, 2022 10:27 am

Business

‘I’m hoping they come back down’: Local gas stations, tourism industry starting to feel impact of high fuel costs

SALISBURY — Steve Sifford has been in the gas station business for 40 years, but he’s never seen prices fluctuate like they are currently. Sifford, ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, March 13, 2022 12:05 am

Business

Downtown Salisbury stakeholders receive awards from North Carolina Main Street

SALISBURY — Transforming a former bakery building into a health and wellness center wasn’t easy. But sometimes Wivianny DeHaas forgets just how much work it ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, March 13, 2022 12:01 am

Business

The Morning Glory plans brick and mortar location, aims to be ‘permanent’ part of Rockwell community

ROCKWELL — The town’s beloved coffee camper is moving into a bonafide brick and mortar. The Morning Glory Coffee Adventures has announced plans to build ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, March 13, 2022 12:00 am

Crime

Juveniles charged in basketball tournament shooting will be prosecuted as adults

SALISBURY — The two juveniles charged with attempted murder for their roles in the shooting at the Sam Moir Christmas Classic basketball tournament have been ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, March 11, 2022 5:27 pm

Crime

Police recover drugs, firearms during search of Maupin Avenue residence

SALISBURY — Salisbury Police on Thursday charged a man with a series of drug and gun offenses after a warranted search of a Maupin Avenue ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, March 11, 2022 12:00 pm

BREAKING NEWS

Salisbury Police identify victim in Sunset Drive shooting

SALISBURY — Police say a 39-year-old man was killed Thursday in a shooting on Sunset Drive. Armando Calvo Victores died at Novant Health Rowan Medical ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, March 11, 2022 11:12 am

Business

Rowan Chamber recognizes award winners, outlines priorities during 96th Annual Gala

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Chamber of Commerce dished out several prestigious awards and set an agenda for the year at its 96th Gala meeting ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, March 11, 2022 12:05 am

Business

‘It would mean a lot’: Local artisan competing for chance at $25,000 in online contest

SALISBURY — Days before Angela Mills was set to open her showroom and shop last summer, she walked into her business to find it almost ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, March 11, 2022 12:04 am

Coronavirus

With metrics improving, Rowan Health Department moves to new stage of COVID-19 response

SALISBURY — As Rowan County’s COVID-19 metrics continue to improve from an omicron variant-induced spike, the Health Department has turned its attention to the future. ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, March 9, 2022 5:16 pm

Business

Nonprofit will demolish, redevelop Eaman Park Apartments in Salisbury

SALISBURY — The Salisbury Community Development Corporation will demolish Eaman Park Apartments and redevelop the 3.95-acre property into a residential community. Located near Salisbury High ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, March 9, 2022 4:55 pm

Business

Developer offers to buy industrial park parcel, build Frito-Lay distribution facility

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday received an offer from a developer for a parcel of property in Summit Corporate Center. ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Monday, March 7, 2022 6:33 pm

Business

For Yangs, memories of Happy Traveler Inn will outlast demolition

SALISBURY — The landscape of East Innes Street will forever be changed when demolition crews bring down Happy Traveler Inn this week. The faded turquoise ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Monday, March 7, 2022 5:22 pm

Crime

Granite Quarry man charged with rape on same day as prison release

SALISBURY — Instead of being released from Lincoln Correctional Facility on Sunday, Peter Kiever was immediately transferred into the custody of the Spencer Police Department ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Monday, March 7, 2022 5:20 pm

Crime

Blotter: Man previously convicted of sex offenses jailed for new rape charge

SALISBURY — The Spencer Police Department on Sunday charged Peter Kiever, 26, with felony statutory rape of a child 15 or younger. The alleged offense ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Monday, March 7, 2022 12:02 am

Crime

Statesville man charged with incest, rape

SALISBURY — A Statesville man faces a number of sex offense charges after allegedly committing incest. Joseph Scott Fielding, 33, was charged by the Rowan ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Monday, March 7, 2022 12:00 am

Elections

In GOP primary, Spillman says she’s aiming for Klusman’s county commission seat

SALISBURY — Rowan County Board of Commissioners candidate Angie Spillman didn’t mince words Saturday morning while speaking at the Rowan County Republican Convention. Spillman, whose ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, March 6, 2022 12:05 am

Business

Laundromat legacy: Andy Meng celebrates 50 years in the business his father started

SALISBURY — When Andy Meng started working at his father’s laundromat business about five decades ago, he was a fresh-faced 19-year-old. “I was 100 pounds ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, March 6, 2022 12:01 am

News

Commissioners will consider amended zoning request for mini-storage facility on Old Beatty Ford Road

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday will hold a public hearing on a requested zoning amendment for a mini-storage facility along ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, March 6, 2022 12:00 am

Local

Plunge for a purpose: People brave cold High Rock Lake water to raise money for Special Olympics

SALISBURY — Warm sunlight shined down, but the water was still a chilly 55 degrees as dozens of people dashed into High Rock Lake on ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Saturday, March 5, 2022 6:25 pm

Coronavirus

Improving COVID-19 numbers change CDC’s mask recommendation for Rowan County

SALISBURY — With COVID-19 metrics continuing to improve, Rowan County has been reclassified to the lowest and safest classification in the Centers for Disease Control ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, March 3, 2022 6:41 pm

Business

Developer planning 379-acre industrial park on Long Ferry Road

SALISBURY — Jacqui Smith Watson knew it was only a matter of time before another major development came to Long Ferry Road in northeast Rowan ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, March 3, 2022 12:10 am

Local

Nonprofit’s dream slowly becoming reality at Rowan County Animal Shelter

SALISBURY — Walking between concrete block walls of the unfinished building, Nina Dix is quick to point out architectural features that will make the structure ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, March 3, 2022 12:05 am

China Grove

China Grove Town Council gives more time to proposed apartment complex

CHINA GROVE — An old residential development has a new lease on life. The Town Council on Tuesday night approved extending a special use permit ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, March 1, 2022 8:54 pm

Business

Dollar General proposal raises concerns about development north of Salisbury

SALISBURY — Ivan’s Restaurant may have been closed Monday, but a group of eight community members gathered at the Old Mocksville Road eatery around 11 ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, March 1, 2022 12:10 am

Local

Prayers for Ukraine: Church community gathers for vigil at Bell Tower Green

SALISBURY — Leading prayer from the Bell Tower Green amphitheater stage, Lara Musser Gritter’s eyes drifted over the outstretched arms and twinkling lights covering the ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Monday, February 28, 2022 8:46 pm

Ask Us

Ask Us: Did Rowan County return federal funding that could have helped businesses?

Editor’s note: Ask Us is a weekly feature published online Mondays and in print on Tuesdays. We’ll seek to answer your questions about items or ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Monday, February 28, 2022 12:53 pm

News

‘Heart wrenching’: Salisbury pastor preached in Ukraine, formed sister church relationship in country

SALISBURY — Between checking the TV and his phone, Jeff Richards found it difficult to focus on just about anything else lately. Richards, who lives ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, February 27, 2022 12:05 am

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