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Business

County’s unemployment at lowest point since 2008

Rowan County’s unemployment rate fell in October to its lowest point since early 2008, according to the state Department of Commerce. The data, released Tuesday, show the ... Read more

by David Purtell, Tuesday, December 9, 2014 11:21 am

News

Course will teach history of Salisbury, Rowan County

Historic Salisbury Foundation The Historic Salisbury Foundation and Rowan Museum are looking for history lovers. People are invited to attend a history course on Salisbury ... Read more

by David Purtell, Tuesday, December 9, 2014 12:03 am

News

Spencer Board to review ordinance creating stormwater utility, set date for public hearing

The Spencer Board of Aldermen will review an ordinance that establishes a stormwater-management utility for the town during Tuesday’s meeting. The utility would be funded ... Read more

by David Purtell, Monday, December 8, 2014 12:05 am

News

Construction will cause lane closure on West Innes Street starting Monday

Beginning Monday, construction work will result in one traffic lane being closed during the day on the 200 block of westbound W. Innes Street. The outside traffic lane will be ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, December 7, 2014 5:00 am

Business

Business Roundup: County commissioners to speak at Chamber breakfast Dec. 18

The Rowan County Chamber of Commerce’s Power in Partnership breakfast will feature the new Rowan County Leadership Dec. 18 at 7:30 a.m. at Trinity Oaks ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, December 7, 2014 12:05 am

Business

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College offering programs for the unemployed and underemployed

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College KANNAPOLIS — The R3 Career Services is offering numerous career development workshops and resume clinics in December for adults in Rowan and Cabarrus counties. ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, December 7, 2014 12:05 am

Business

Fred’s store in Granite Quarry set to close

GRANITE QUARRY — Fred’s Super Dollar store in Granite Quarry will be closing later this month. Assistant Manager Lynn Eagle said the tentative closing date ... Read more

by David Purtell, Friday, December 5, 2014 12:00 am

Business

Carolina Lily coming to downtown after Zinc closes

A little bit of change is coming to downtown Salisbury. Zinc, the boutique at 314 Depot Street, will close Dec. 30, and Carolina Lily will ... Read more

by David Purtell, Thursday, December 4, 2014 11:00 am

Local

Livingstone fraternity collecting coats for Rowan Helping Ministries

Warm clothing is a necessity during the winter months, and a Livingstone College fraternity is seeking donations to help those in need. The Omega Psi Phi ... Read more

by David Purtell, Thursday, December 4, 2014 12:05 am

Business

Spencer yarn shop to close

A yarn shop in Spencer will be closing at the end of the year. TranqWool, which shares the same building as the Green Goat Gallery ... Read more

by David Purtell, Thursday, December 4, 2014 12:05 am

Local

City hires new Fibrant director

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com Salisbury’s city-owned broadband system has a new director with plenty of experience in the world of high-speed Internet. Kent Winrich is now ... Read more

by David Purtell, Wednesday, December 3, 2014 12:06 am

News

Festival of Trees starts Friday in Rockwell

ROCKWELL — The Festival of Trees returns to Rockwell Friday along with the model Christmas village. The 14th annual ceremony is Friday night from 6 p.m. ... Read more

by David Purtell, Wednesday, December 3, 2014 12:05 am

Local

Council approves permit for Livingstone’s farm, awards grants for Bernhardt Building

Salisbury City Council gave Livingstone College’s urban farm the green light Tuesday. Council unanimously approved a special use permit for the farm, which will be ... Read more

by David Purtell, Wednesday, December 3, 2014 12:03 am

Business

Holiday Inn Express could open by end of 2015

Construction on the new Holiday Inn Express in Salisbury should begin in early January, according to the developer. The four-story, 90-room hotel will be located ... Read more

by David Purtell, Tuesday, December 2, 2014 12:05 am

News

Program’s goal is to empower young people

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com Starting in January, children can receive weekend tutoring and attend empowerment workshops at the Miller Recreation Center on West Bank Street. Gemstones ... Read more

by David Purtell, Tuesday, December 2, 2014 12:05 am

News

City Council set to decide on urban farm

Salisbury City Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday regarding Livingstone College’s request for a special use permit to establish an urban farm in the ... Read more

by David Purtell, Monday, December 1, 2014 12:06 am

News

Shop smart during the holidays

Holiday shopping is in full swing now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, people came out in droves Thursday night and through the weekend to ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, November 30, 2014 12:06 am

Business

Business Roundup: Pet portraits with Santa in Kannapolis Dec. 7

KANNAPOLIS — Irresistible Portraits has announced their partnership with The Splashpaw Foundation Inc. for their second annual Pets With Santa event on Dec.7. The Splashpaw Foundation ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, November 30, 2014 12:05 am

News

Holiday Caravan Parade delights the crowd

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com The rains passed and the sun fought off the cloudy skies to shine down on the 55th Holiday Caravan Parade Thursday. ... Read more

by David Purtell, Wednesday, November 26, 2014 12:06 am

Business

Holiday season is an opportunity to support small business

Rowan County residents will have the chance to support small businesses in their community while shopping for holiday gifts this weekend and throughout December. On Black ... Read more

by David Purtell, Wednesday, November 26, 2014 12:05 am

Education

Livingstone’s urban farm gets thumbs up from planning board

Livingstone College’s plan for an urban farm got back on track Tuesday when the city’s planning board approved recommendation of a special use permit for the ... Read more

by David Purtell, Wednesday, November 26, 2014 12:05 am

Crime

Blotter (11-26-14)

In Salisbury Police reports: A man reported an assault Monday on the 600 block of N. Ellis St. A woman reported a burglary Monday on the 700 block ... Read more

by David Purtell, Wednesday, November 26, 2014 12:00 am

Crime

Vehicle of missing man found

The vehicle of a Rowan County man who has been missing since October was found Sunday in another county, but there is still no sign ... Read more

by David Purtell, Tuesday, November 25, 2014 1:05 pm

Business

Food Lion will collect food during Holiday Caravan Parade

Food Lion, title sponsor of the 55th annual Holiday Caravan Parade, will host a canned food drive during the event as part of its Food Lion ... Read more

by David Purtell, Tuesday, November 25, 2014 11:08 am

Local

Coalition promotes bike riding in the community

For anyone who enjoys getting around town on two wheels, there’s a new group bringing bicycle riders together. The Salisbury Bicycle Coalition had its first ... Read more

by David Purtell, Tuesday, November 25, 2014 12:05 am

News

Man wanted for child abuse arrested

A man wanted for felony child abuse has been arrested in Buncombe County, according to a release from the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office. Dustin Aaron ... Read more

by David Purtell, Tuesday, November 25, 2014 12:05 am

Local

55th annual Holiday Caravan Parade is Wednesday

It’s a tradition more than half a century in the making, and tens of thousands of people will come to celebrate it. The 55th annual ... Read more

by David Purtell, Monday, November 24, 2014 12:01 am

Business

Business roundup: New antique store open in Salisbury

Vintage Antiques Limited is open at 819 Mitchell Ave. The business sells, trades and buys antiques of all kinds, including furniture, signs, glassware and old video ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, November 23, 2014 12:05 am

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