Ben Stansell, Author at Salisbury Post - Page 9 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.

Business

Gaelic Alley will bring spirit of traditional Irish pubs to downtown Kannapolis

KANNAPOLIS — During two recent trips to Ireland, Brian Schmidt sampled some of the best pubs the Emerald Isle has to offer. He enjoyed glasses ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, February 27, 2022 12:01 am

Gold Hill

Gold Hill woman wins lottery jackpot with online ticket purchase

GOLD HILL — A Gold Hill woman pocketed $230,886 after purchasing a winning North Carolina Lottery ticket online. Anita Luna tried her luck on a ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, February 25, 2022 4:45 pm

Business

NorthPoint on track to deliver I-85 Commerce Center on Webb Road by summer

SALISBURY — A large industrial development on Webb Road between I-85 and U.S. 29 is on track to be completed this summer. NorthPoint Development’s project ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, February 25, 2022 12:03 am

Local

Salisbury house on National Register of Historic Places demolished

SALISBURY — An empty graveled lot surrounded by orange construction cones and caution tape is all that remains of the McCanless-Spangler-Lanier Rental House. The two-story ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, February 24, 2022 12:05 am

Local

Spay, neuter rates drop sharply among animals at Rowan Animal Shelter

SALISBURY — In an ideal world, every dog and cat adopted from the Rowan County Animal Shelter would be spayed and neutered. Lately, it hasn’t ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, February 23, 2022 7:00 pm

Business

Developer interest heating up for land between Koontz Elementary, I-85

SALISBURY — Rowan County is fielding multiple offers for what has become a coveted 40-acre piece of land between Koontz Elementary and I-85 — at ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, February 23, 2022 12:01 am

Business

Commissioners approve former K&W restaurant’s floor repairs, airport improvements

SALISBURY — The long-awaited opening of Laurene’s Cafeteria at West End Plaza has been postponed further while the restaurant’s kitchen floors are repaired. Perkins Management ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, February 22, 2022 5:01 pm

Local

Pierce criticizes RSS as county commissioners approve grant application for Knox-Overton K-8

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday night gave Rowan-Salisbury Schools the green light to apply for a state grant to build ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, February 22, 2022 12:10 am

Local

Neighbor concerns prompt pause on 2,400-square-foot event enter in Rockwell

SALISBURY — Commissioners on Monday night tabled an application for an event center and cabins southwest of Rockwell after a number of neighbors expressed concerns ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, February 22, 2022 12:05 am

Local

The Pedal Factory will host Black History Month Bike Ride

SALISBURY — The Pedal Factory will host its fourth annual Black History Month Bike Ride on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. The yearly ride highlights living ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, February 22, 2022 12:00 am

News

At Main Street Marketplace, Joseph Zacarolo makes the most of a second chance

CHINA GROVE — As the judge read his sentence aloud in the Winston-Salem courtroom, Joseph Zacarolo started doing mental math. He rapidly converted months to ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, February 20, 2022 12:10 am

Local

Rowan commissioners to consider grant application for Knox-Overton project

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday will consider approving a grant application to help Rowan-Salisbury Schools move forward with plans for ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, February 20, 2022 12:01 am

Business

Local doctor aims to reinvent patient care, payment with new medical practice

SALISBURY — The pandemic has been an inflection point for many Americans. People have changed career paths, moved and reshuffled their priorities — or at ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Sunday, February 20, 2022 12:01 am

Lifestyle

Creature comfort: Furry Hugs provides stuffed animals to local health care facilities

SALISBURY — About four decades ago, Elaine Williams was admitted to Forsyth Medical Center for what promised to be a routine procedure. It would prove ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Saturday, February 19, 2022 12:01 am

Business

Report: Salisbury fares well compared to national average for cost of living

SALISBURY — The city’s cost of living was 8% lower than the national average last year, but not all goods and services were cheaper in ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, February 18, 2022 12:03 am

Business

Downtown Salisbury announces date for rescheduled Wine About Winter

SALISBURY — Once again, Wine About Winter will be held during one of the year’s hottest months. Downtown Salisbury, Inc. has rescheduled Wine About Winter ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, February 17, 2022 4:59 pm

Business

‘Going to be fair maps’: Legislators talk to Rowan Chamber of Commerce about redistricting, state issues

SALISBURY — State legislators representing Rowan County on Thursday provided a peak into ongoing efforts to redraw voting maps and an update on priority projects ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, February 17, 2022 1:01 pm

Local

Dukeville-area water system violates state quality standards

SALISBURY — Rowan County on Wednesday received a notice of violation from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality for failing to meet water quality ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, February 16, 2022 5:16 pm

Business

Another carrot: China Grove Town Council approves tax incentives for Project Rabbit

CHINA GROVE — The Town Council on Tuesday night approved a tax incentive deal to help attract a company that would bring thousands of jobs, ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, February 16, 2022 12:10 am

Business

Reservation deadline is today for Chamber’s Legislative Breakfast

SALISBURY — Today at 5 p.m. is the deadline to register for the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce’s State Legislative Breakfast on Thursday at 7:30 ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, February 15, 2022 12:00 am

Business

‘A full circle’: How Rowan Countians came together to craft a truly local brew

When Ray Horton planted the first crop of barley on his western Rowan County farm in fall 2016, he was taking a leap of faith. ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Monday, February 14, 2022 7:16 am

Crime

Blotter: Man charged with assaulting child

Francisco Penda Sola, 60, was charged by the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office Saturday with assault on a child under 12 and second degree trespassing. Sola ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Monday, February 14, 2022 6:41 am

Local

‘Boy, would he be proud’: Beloved Knox tennis coach receives posthumous honor

SALISBURY — Matt Beaver always did his best to keep the Knox Middle School tennis courts in good shape, but time and weather are a ... Read more

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

Business

Return of the Mack: Back on track with help from RCCC’s Better Jobs for Better Lives

EAST SPENCER — After timidly approaching the microphone, Anthony Mack began to tell his story to the Rowan County Board of Commissioners. Mack started his ... Read more

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

Lifestyle

Lights, camera, action: Salisbury native focuses on film after 23-year military career

SALISBURY — Satomi M. Martin discovered her special talent in the Salisbury High School auditorium. Martin and her classmates had been tasked with writing and ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Saturday, February 12, 2022 12:02 am

Local

Historically trashy landfill: Garbage piles up at record rates as county plans expansion

SALISBURY — The planned expansion of the Rowan County Landfill is coming at the right time. Since the start of the pandemic, municipal solid waste ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Friday, February 11, 2022 12:01 am

Crime

Warrant: Abused 11-year-old boy beaten, bruised, forced to run on treadmill

SALISBURY — A search warrant executed Wednesday reveals more explicit details involving the alleged abuse of an 11-year-old boy by the parents who adopted him. ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, February 10, 2022 6:05 pm

News

‘Making a difference’: Novant Health celebrates milestone for vaccine clinic

SALISBURY — With purple, silver and gold balloons floating in the air and miniature bundt cakes laid out on a break room table, there were ... Read more

by Ben Stansell, Thursday, February 10, 2022 12:10 am

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