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Building the change you want to see: Harvey Gantt discusses his career and the lessons he’s learned

SALISBURY — Harvey Gantt has been a beacon of hope for many people who have aspired to do more with their lives despite their circumstances. ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, February 4, 2024 12:10 am

News

Preview: Salisbury City Council to consider revising ordinances concerning panhandling

SALISBURY — Due to the rise of the unsheltered population in Salisbury, the city council will be exploring changes to ordinances pertaining to panhandling at ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Saturday, February 3, 2024 12:10 am

Local

‘Seeing the difference we make:’ Lions Club in Rowan County shows up when it matters

SALISBURY — For over 100 years, the Lions Club has been on a crusade to support those who are blind or are visually impaired. Fifteen ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Friday, February 2, 2024 12:05 am

News

Salisbury buys new fire engine after previous one already sold

SALISBURY — On Jan. 16, the Salisbury City Council agreed to purchase a 2025 Pierce fire engine from Atlantic Emergency Solutions, Inc. for $842,057. However, ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, February 1, 2024 12:06 am

Kannapolis

Kannapolis group preaches fire safety and helps burn victims

KANNAPOLIS — “Fire doesn’t care. Fire will take everything you’ve got and it’ll take your life if you’re not careful with it.” Those are the ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, February 1, 2024 12:00 am

Local

Rotary Club bestows annual Public Safety Awards to local heroes

SALISBURY — On Jan. 30, at the Rotary Hut, the Salisbury Rotary Club handed out its Public Safety Awards to a “rookie” and “veteran” from ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, January 31, 2024 12:10 am

Kannapolis

Public input meeting gives Kannapolis insight on parks and rec department

KANNAPOLIS — As it prepares for the future, Kannapolis is learning from residents about the path they believe the parks and recreation department needs to ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, January 30, 2024 12:00 am

News

Salisbury holds annual multiday city council retreat

SALISBURY — Over the course of Jan. 24 and 25, the Salisbury City Council had its annual retreat for staff leaders to come together at ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, January 28, 2024 12:10 am

Kannapolis

Kannapolis hears results from downtown business survey

KANNAPOLIS — Kannapolis sent out a survey to downtown business owners last November to discover how they feel about several issues that included “business climate, ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Friday, January 26, 2024 12:10 am

News

Salisbury City Council receives update on noise related complaints and enforcement process

SALISBURY — Code Services Manager Michael Cotilla gave a presentation to the Salisbury City Council at their Jan. 16 meeting on how the city imposes ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, January 25, 2024 12:06 am

Local

NC Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures doing all they can for Rowan County

SPENCER — Even though Thanksgiving and Christmas have come and gone, it doesn’t mean the season to do the right thing still isn’t in full ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, January 24, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Lowe’s Home Improvement hammers home DIY lessons for kids

SALISBURY — For a lot of people, the weekends are for finally getting around to doing some much needed chores around the house. It can ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 12:10 am

Local

At “2024 Annual Meeting & Awards,” United Way looks back at 2023 and what lies ahead

SALISBURY — The Rowan County United Way hosted its “2024 Annual Meeting & Awards” ceremony at the F&M Trolley Barn on Jan. 19, to elect ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 12:09 am

News

Charlotte economist forecasts what to expect in 2024 at PIP breakfast

SALISBURY — The Jan. 18 Rowan Chamber of Commerce Power in Partnership breakfast at Trinity Oaks had Dr. Laura Ullrich, a senior regional economist with ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Friday, January 19, 2024 12:10 am

Local

New year, new you: YMCA shares what New Year’s resolutions actually look like

SALISBURY — As 2024 takes shape, many people’s New Year’s resolution is to get in shape.  The J.F. Hurley YMCA has 6,700 members who are ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, January 18, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Salisbury Fire Department provides 2023 year in review and shares details on new fire engine purchase

SALISBURY — At their Jan. 16 meeting, the Salisbury City Council received a year in review presentation from the Salisbury Fire Department, led by Salisbury ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, January 18, 2024 12:06 am

Local

MLK Breakfast caps off weekend of remembering civil rights icon

SALISBURY — After the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Weekend Parade and community resource fair took place this past Saturday in Salisbury, the annual ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Local kids and teens honored at 27th annual Service Above Self Youth Awards Ceremony

SALISBURY — Volunteering and giving back to others has no age requirement. Many people think of the adults who do unselfish acts, but kids and ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Saturday, January 13, 2024 12:09 am

Kannapolis

Kannapolis given audit presentation for 2023 fiscal year

KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis City Council received their annual audit results for the 2023 fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2023, at their Jan. ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Friday, January 12, 2024 12:05 am

Kannapolis

Tom Kincaid voted back on to the Kannapolis City Council

KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis City Council voted to reinstate Tom Kincaid back to council with a vote of 3-2 in favor at its Jan. 8 ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, January 10, 2024 12:10 am

News

Rowan Public Library’s “Winter Reading Challenge” is a cool way to read more

SALISBURY — For people with busy schedules, finding the time to read can be difficult, but Rowan Public Library is here to help with that. ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, January 10, 2024 12:05 am

News

David Clay’s century of selflessness

SALISBURY — It’s probably easier to list all of the organizations and job titles David Clay was not a part of and did not hold ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, January 7, 2024 12:05 am

Lifestyle

More stories to tell: three artists get ready for new Waterworks exhibit

SALISBURY — Waterworks Visual Arts Center is gearing up for another new exhibit that will allow patrons to learn something new about themselves while engaging ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Saturday, January 6, 2024 12:00 am

News

Salisbury approves design work on roundabout, honors David Whisenant

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council approved a contract with Summit Design and Engineering Services, PLLC at its Jan. 2 meeting totaling more than $222,000 ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, January 4, 2024 12:08 am

Local

Salisbury to Asheville rail corridor one of seven chosen for $3.5 million feasibility grant study

SALISBURY — On Dec. 5, N.C. Senator Thom Tillis declared that the proposed Salisbury to Asheville rail corridor would be one of seven corridors receiving ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, January 3, 2024 12:10 am

News

Preview: Salisbury City Council to honor David Whisenant for his decades-long news career

SALISBURY — During its upcoming meeting, the Salisbury City Council will honor WBTV reporter David Whisenant for his career in news, radio and his “dedicated ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Sunday, December 31, 2023 12:05 am

Local

Looking back — Year in Review: May-August

The Salisbury Post presents a “Year in Review.” With 2023 winding down, staff at the Salisbury Post reflect on the moments that made this year ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Thursday, December 28, 2023 12:10 am

News

Preview: New Year’s Eve at the Bell Tower

SALISBURY — The year 2024 is right around the corner and everyone will be looking for ways to ring in the new year with friends ... Read more

by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, December 27, 2023 12:05 am

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