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Business

More shopping means more tax dollars stay in county

With holiday shopping set to hit high gear, millions of Americans will converge on stores across the country in search of that special gift. And ... Read more

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

Business

Rockwell solar farm close to completion

ROCKWELL — People got an up-close look at the construction of a solar farm Friday outside of Rockwell. O2 Energies’ solar farm is being constructed ... Read more

by David Purtell, Saturday, November 22, 2014 12:06 am

Business

Speakers tout manufacturing

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com Manufacturing was on the menu for the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce’s November breakfast meeting at Trinity Oaks Thursday. More than ... Read more

by David Purtell, Friday, November 21, 2014 12:05 am

Local

Poverty level drops in city, county

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com Salisbury’s poverty level declined in 2013, according to data from the Census Bureau. The poverty rate for city residents fell from ... Read more

by David Purtell, Thursday, November 20, 2014 12:06 am

News

Record low temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday

The early morning hours of Wednesday saw record low temperatures in Rowan County. The temperature dropped to 13 degrees during the predawn hours, according to ... Read more

by David Purtell, Wednesday, November 19, 2014 12:47 pm

Local

City Council approves assistance for school system’s central office

Salisbury City Council approved more than $650,000 for the county school system’s new central office building during its meeting Tuesday. Council unanimously approved a $500,000 cash ... Read more

by David Purtell, Wednesday, November 19, 2014 12:05 am

Business

Three speakers will discuss manufacturing at Chamber breakfast

The Rowan County Chamber of Commerce’s Power in Partnership breakfast will feature a “Salute to Manufacturing” on Thursday at 7:30 a.m. at Trinity Oaks at ... Read more

by David Purtell, Tuesday, November 18, 2014 12:05 am

Local

Chance of record low temperature tonight

Temperatures will approach record lows tonight, and people can take steps to make sure they’re prepared. Today’s high temperature will be in the upper 30s, ... Read more

by David Purtell, Tuesday, November 18, 2014 12:05 am

Local

School board seeking up to $1 million in assistance from city for new central office

Rowan County’s Board of Education wants the city of Salisbury’s assistance with $1 million worth of work related to the construction of a new central office for ... Read more

by David Purtell, Monday, November 17, 2014 12:46 am

Local

Cold weather during fall Turkey Shoot

The booming sound of shotguns pierced the cold, thin air Saturday morning during the AmVets Post 460 weekly fall Turkey Shoot. The bright sunshine reaching ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, November 16, 2014 12:08 am

Business

Give veterans the opportunities they need

Veterans Day came and went Tuesday. The nation spent a day honoring and thanking the millions of men and women who have served, and continue ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, November 16, 2014 12:05 am

Business

Amazon facility in Concord to start hiring in January

CONCORD — It was announced in September that Amazon, the huge online retailer, is opening a distribution center in Concord. The online retailer will occupy a facility ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, November 16, 2014 12:05 am

News

United Way campaign clears goal, raises over $1.9 million

The Rowan County United Way concluded its fundraising campaign with a celebration Friday. And it had a good reason to celebrate. A total of $1,953,734.15 was raised ... Read more

by David Purtell, Saturday, November 15, 2014 12:10 am

Crime

Blotter 11-15-2014

A Salisbury man was arrested Thursday on multiple charges of trafficking heroin. Wilbert Pete Horton Jr., 60, was arrested at his home on the 100 block of Chestnut ... Read more

by David Purtell, Saturday, November 15, 2014 12:07 am

News

Spencer toy museum accepting donations for Toys for Tots

The Spencer Doll and Toy Museum, 108 Fourth Street, is a drop-off point for Toys for Tots in conjunction with the U.S. Marine Corps program. ... Read more

by David Purtell, Saturday, November 15, 2014 12:05 am

Crime

Mooresville man charged with sexually assaulting a minor in the 1990s

A Mooresville man was arrested Thursday and charged with sexually assaulting a minor in the late 1990s. Michael Jolly, of Unity Church Road, was charged ... Read more

by David Purtell, Friday, November 14, 2014 10:13 am

Business

Salisbury lawyer appointed to state’s new Economic Development Partnership

Salisbury attorney Bill Graham is among 17 business leaders from across the state who have been appointed to the board of directors that will oversee the Economic ... Read more

by David Purtell, Friday, November 14, 2014 1:42 am

Business

Just The Thing to sell remaining inventory, close permanently

A downtown toy store is closing permanently after moving out of its Main Street location. Glenda Dyson, owner of Just The Thing, said she will ... Read more

by David Purtell, Friday, November 14, 2014 12:09 am

Business

Rowan Chamber announces new officers and directors

Rowan County Chamber of Commerce Dari Caldwell, president of Novant Health Rowan Medical Center, and Ted Goins, president of Lutheran Services Carolinas, have been named ... Read more

by David Purtell, Friday, November 14, 2014 12:00 am

Health

Healthcare enrollment starts Saturday

Saturday marks the beginning of the 2015 open enrollment period for people to get health insurance through the Affordable Care Act’s Healthcare Marketplace. People can ... Read more

by David Purtell, Friday, November 14, 2014 12:00 am

Local

Chilly weather will be here a while

Cold weather will hit Salisbury today and stick around through next week, according to the National Weather Service. James Oh, a meteorologist with the National ... Read more

by David Purtell, Thursday, November 13, 2014 12:01 am

Business

Food Lion unveils new shopping experience at stores in eastern North Carolina

Food Lion Food Lion has unveiled a new, easier shopping experience for customers in 45 stores in the greater Greenville, New Bern and Jacksonville market ... Read more

by David Purtell, Wednesday, November 12, 2014 2:01 pm

Local

Planning board delays hearing on urban farm at Livingstone College

Livingstone College’s plan to start an urban farm stalled Tuesday. The city’s Planning Board was set to have a hearing on a special use permit ... Read more

by David Purtell, Wednesday, November 12, 2014 12:01 am

Business

Walmart hires over 3,000 North Carolina veterans

Walmart press release BENTONVILLE, Arkansas – Walmart today announced it has hired more than 3,000 veterans for job opportunities across North Carolina in the first 18 months ... Read more

by David Purtell, Tuesday, November 11, 2014 11:51 am

Business

Cheerwine introduces holiday punch

Cheerwine Press Release Generations of families have celebrated holiday gatherings and other events with cups filled to the brim with what many call the “official ... Read more

by David Purtell, Tuesday, November 11, 2014 11:33 am

Local

Spencer Aldermen accept bid for stormwater project

The Spencer Board of Aldermen voted to accept a bid on a stormwater project during Monday night’s meeting. The board unanimously voted to accept a ... Read more

by David Purtell, Tuesday, November 11, 2014 1:14 am

Local

Governor honors Granite Quarry man, announces initiative to help veterans

Claude Lyerly turned 103 last week, but his sense of humor is as young as ever. Lyerly and his wife, Pauline, were honored by Gov. ... Read more

by David Purtell, Tuesday, November 11, 2014 12:00 am

Business

Biz briefs: Date set for annual Chamber of Commerce gala

The Rowan County Chamber of Commerce’s 89th Annual Gala will be Jan. 22 at 6 p.m. at Peeler Crystal Lounge on the campus of Catawba ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, November 9, 2014 2:16 am

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