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Police neighborhood group meetings resume after a three-year absence

SALISBURY- The Salisbury Police Department (SPD) will resume its Salisbury Neighborhood Action Group (SNAG) meetings beginning Wednesday, March 1. The meetings have been suspended since ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Friday, February 17, 2023 10:55 am

News

Focus on communication: Leadership Rowan members spend day on social, local media

SALISBURY — Members of Leadership Rowan spent Thursday’s Communication Day learning about the importance of different forms of media and hearing from a state official ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Friday, February 17, 2023 12:02 am

News

EDC Provides 2022 Overview at Rowan County BOC Annual Planning Session

SALISBURY- Rowan Economic Development Commission Vice President Scott Shelton presented on behalf of the EDC at Rowan County’s Annual Planning Session on February 6. He ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, February 16, 2023 11:03 am

News

Scholarship-Funded Training for Manufacturing Jobs in Rowan County

SALISBURY- The Rowan EDC recently participated in the core team meeting for The North Carolina Manufacturing Institute (NCMI) to discuss strategy and marketing initiatives for ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, February 16, 2023 10:53 am

Kannapolis

Kannapolis City Council postpones decision for rezoning until next month

KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis City Council decided on Monday night to postpone the final decision on whether to approve the conditional rezoning from petitioner Jack ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, February 16, 2023 12:06 am

Local

Salisbury to go ahead on plans for new fire station

SALISBURY— Last Tuesday, the Salisbury City Council agreed to hear out bids from contractors for the new fire station that will be built on 150 ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:10 am

Local

Library offers classes for Valentine’s Day crafts

KANNAPOLIS — Valentine’s Day is here. Even if someone doesn’t have a valentine this year, there are still opportunities to celebrate. The Kannapolis branch of ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:10 am

News

Bell Tower Green lights to honor Hargrave’s appearance in Super Bowl

SALISBURY — Sunday’s Super Bowl offers the biggest sporting event of the year, but for the people of Salisbury, this time it’s a little bit ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Saturday, February 11, 2023 12:01 am

Local

Flag location set for Bell Tower Green

SALISBURY — The Historic Preservation Commission approved placing a new flagpole for Bell Tower Green at the corner of Church and Innes streets. The panel ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Friday, February 10, 2023 12:03 am

Local

Chief of police discusses department overview; several awards handed out

SALISBURY — On Tuesday night, Interim Salisbury Police Chief Brian Stallings updated the city council on the current department climate, training initiatives and how they ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, February 9, 2023 12:06 am

Kannapolis

Stadium Lofts to be ready for baseball season

KANNAPOLIS — Right now, Stadium Lofts in downtown Kannapolis are a work in progress. Still under construction, the residential and commercial project that is being ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, February 9, 2023 12:06 am

Local

Two hearts beat as one: Fire marshals in Kannapolis reflect on health scares

KANNAPOLIS — Shane Pethel and Don Gray of the Kannapolis Fire Department can’t help but make jokes about whatever comes to them. But there was ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, February 8, 2023 12:03 am

Local

Back on the road: NCWorks hosts truck driver recruitment event

SALISBURY — On Monday, the NCWorks Career Center held a recruitment event for Schneider, a Wisconsin-based trucking company that is looking for drivers to join ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, February 7, 2023 12:07 am

Local

Salisbury City Council meeting preview

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 6. The following items are on the agenda: Council to recognize Transit Director Rodney ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, February 7, 2023 12:01 am

Kannapolis

Grant to fund safer streets study in Kannapolis

KANNAPOLIS — The city has received a $160,000 federal grant as part of the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program that will help ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, February 5, 2023 12:05 am

Business

Rowan Chamber helps honor the late Paul E. Fisher

SALISBURY — Family members joined the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce in a remembrance for the late Paul E. Fisher, former chairman and CEO of ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, February 5, 2023 12:00 am

Entertainment

Film Unreal: Salisbury native reflects on newly released directorial debut

By Brad Dountz brad.dountz@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Will Merrick is having a moment right now. The co-writer and director of “Missing,” a new mystery thriller film ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Saturday, February 4, 2023 12:10 am

News

Kannapolis National Night Out Event Honored

KANNAPOLIS- The City of Kannapolis has been recognized for its citywide National Night Out Event by the National Association of Town Watch. The event was ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Friday, February 3, 2023 10:53 am

Local

AARP holds meeting to go over cyber scams and mark anniversary

SALISBURY — A computer expert offered details on cyber scams and other ways seniors are targeted for their money on Thursday. Rufty-Holmes Senior Center hosted ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Friday, February 3, 2023 12:01 am

News

Salisbury Entrepreneur to Open Mission Focused After-School Program

SALISBURY- On February 13, Salisbury resident Lamont Savage will open the doors of F.E.L.K After-School and finally realize his dream of providing local children with ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, February 2, 2023 2:52 pm

News

The Charlotte Business Journal Names Macy’s Project in Top 25 Stories of 2022

CHINA GROVE- The Charlotte Business Journal’s, CBJ, editorial staff compiled their list of the region’s top 25 stories of 2022 and Rowan County made the ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, February 2, 2023 10:52 am

News

Global Site Selection Authority to speak at EDC Annual Meeting Feb. 23

SALISBURY- The Rowan EDC will celebrate their Annual Meeting on Thursday, February 23 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the F&M Bank Trolley Barn. ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, February 2, 2023 10:51 am

Local

Don’t miss a beat: New implant device gives heart patients hope

By Brad Dountz and Charlie Drape news@salisburypost.com CHINA GROVE — A single heartbeat can mean the difference between life and death. Even for how vital ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, February 2, 2023 12:08 am

Local

Community Appearance Commission gives update on post office cleanup efforts

SALISBURY — During the Salisbury Community Appearance Commission meeting on Wednesday afternoon, group members discussed the condition of the East Innes Street Post Office. Chris ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, February 2, 2023 12:03 am

Local

JF Hurley Family YMCA commemorates milestone

SALISBURY — On a foggy, gray Tuesday morning, members of the community gathered for a special breakfast celebration to honor 20 years of the J.F. ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, February 1, 2023 12:02 am

Local

Bell Tower Green playground repairs has an end in sight

SALISBURY — For the past few months, parts of the playground at Bell Tower Green Park have been marked off with pieces of tarp and ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, January 31, 2023 12:05 am

Local

Microtransit system, civic center plans get closer look at city retreat

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council and city staff heard from Transit Director Rodney Harrison and representatives of AECOM, an infrastructure consulting firm, about the ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, January 29, 2023 12:10 am

Business

Rowan Chamber’s ‘Bourbon, Bling & Bowties’ an entertaining gathering, with emotion

SALISBURY — Every once in a while, it’s nice to break out that nice suit or dress and go out with friends and colleagues. The ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, January 29, 2023 12:04 am

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