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David Purtell column: The numbers behind the unemploymnet rate

Rowan County’s unemployment rate was 6.1 percent in September, the latest figure available. But what exactly does that number tell us? How can we take ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, November 9, 2014 2:15 am

Local

A gift to United Way could mean driving off in a new car

Rowan County United Way If Dawn Lohman wins a new car Friday as part of United Way of Rowan County’s campaign giveaway, her son will ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, November 9, 2014 1:59 am

Local

Spencer board will hear bids on stormwater project

The Spencer Board of Aldermen will receive bids on a project to fix the stormwater drainage system at the town’s Food Lion store during Monday’s ... Read more

by David Purtell, Saturday, November 8, 2014 8:10 pm

Local

With 97 percent of goal reached, United Way campaign in home stretch

The final week of the Rowan County United Way’s fundraising campaign begins tomorrow, and Friday the final numbers will be revealed during the last report ... Read more

by David Purtell, Saturday, November 8, 2014 8:07 pm

Local

Program teaches golf to people with disabilities

Rowan County Parks and Recreation’s Therapeutic Recreation Division had its first “Golf Ability Day” Thursday at Corbin Hills Golf Club. The program allows people with ... Read more

by David Purtell, Saturday, November 8, 2014 8:05 pm

News

Hundreds sign up for Christmas Bureau; continues Today, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Hundreds of people applied to receive Christmas toys for their children Friday at the J.F. Hurley YMCA. The Rowan County Christmas Bureau held the first ... Read more

by David Purtell, Saturday, November 8, 2014 1:55 am

Local

Hundreds sign up for Christmas Bureau; continues Today, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Hundreds of people applied to receive Christmas toys for their children Friday at the J.F. Hurley YMCA. The Rowan County Christmas Bureau held the first ... Read more

by David Purtell, Friday, November 7, 2014 12:10 pm

Local

Bikers have chance to ride iconic motorcycle

People who enjoy the freedom of the road on two wheels have the chance to ride one of the country’s iconic motorcycle brands today and ... Read more

by David Purtell, Friday, November 7, 2014 12:00 am

Business

Delhaize selling Bottom Dollar Food

Delhaize Group, parent company of Salisbury-based Delhaize America, has agreed to sell all of its Bottom Dollar Food’s store locations, according to a press release ... Read more

by David Purtell, Thursday, November 6, 2014 10:56 am

Business

Literary Bookpost open; Just The Thing moves out

Literary Bookpost is open again, but now there’s a little extra space in the building. Until last week, the bookstore shared spaced with Just The ... Read more

by David Purtell, Thursday, November 6, 2014 10:54 am

Local

United Way campaign nears finish line

Wee Haw! The phrase has taken over Rowan County the last two months as the Rowan County United Way annual fundraising campaign has been making ... Read more

by David Purtell, Thursday, November 6, 2014 10:25 am

Local

City Council puts cap on payment to search firm

Salisbury City Council capped the amount the city will pay a company hired to assist in the search for a new city manager during its ... Read more

by David Purtell, Wednesday, November 5, 2014 11:41 am

News

McInnis narrowly beats McLaurin in state Senate race; Brock re-elected

By David Purtell and Josh Bergeron david.purtell@salisburypost.com Tom McInnis said voters told him they were tired of what was happening in Raleigh and wanted something ... Read more

by David Purtell, Wednesday, November 5, 2014 2:45 am

Local

City Council puts cap on payment to search firm

Salisbury City Council capped the amount the city will pay a company hired to assist in the search for a new city manager during its ... Read more

by David Purtell, Wednesday, November 5, 2014 12:01 am

Local

McInnis narrowly beats McLaurin in state Senate race

Tom McInnis said voters told him they were tired of what was happening in Raleigh and wanted something new. Tuesday night, McInnis, a Republican, became ... Read more

by David Purtell, Wednesday, November 5, 2014 12:01 am

News

Dispute between business owners has Literary Bookpost, Just the Thing closed

A downtown bookstore that shares space with a toy business was closed Monday amid a dispute between the owners of the businesses. A sign on ... Read more

by David Purtell, Tuesday, November 4, 2014 2:27 am

Local

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Hobby Lobby in plans for new shopping center

A Dick’s Sporting Goods and Hobby Lobby apparently will be anchors in a new shopping development in Salisbury. At a Rowan County Planning Board meeting ... Read more

by David Purtell, Tuesday, November 4, 2014 12:01 am

Local

Money coming in for museum in Spencer

Donations have been given for a proposed museum near the Yadkin River in Spencer. More than $13,000 has been donated to the Yadkin Historical Museum ... Read more

by David Purtell, Monday, November 3, 2014 2:02 am

News

City Council will discuss contract for search firm

Salisbury City Council will review the contract for a search firm chosen to assist in finding a new city manager during its meeting Tuesday. The ... Read more

by David Purtell, Monday, November 3, 2014 1:59 am

Business

Delivery service literally brings home the bacon

A Salisbury woman says she has the answer for the people who say they don’t have enough time to get everything done. Karen Hicks owns ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, November 2, 2014 1:28 am

Business

Biz briefs: Veterans can get a free hair cut and a free meal Nov. 11

Great Clips is offering veterans a free hair cut from Nov. 11, Veterans Day, through Dec. 31. Veterans can get a free hair cut from ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, November 2, 2014 1:27 am

Business

Purtell column: Elections are opportunity for county, city to come together

Elections have consequences. That’s the message that should spread loud and clear around Rowan County and the rest of the country. When the polls close ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, November 2, 2014 1:25 am

Local

Officials, residents discuss housing issues

The crowd was small, but the discussion was lively during a community meeting about neighborhood development Thursday evening at City Hall. The group of about ... Read more

by David Purtell, Saturday, November 1, 2014 9:54 am

News

Revenue needs are a hot issue for mayors

Mayors from across the state will be lobbying the Legislature next year to find ways to make up for lost revenue. On Oct. 23 and ... Read more

by David Purtell, Saturday, November 1, 2014 2:57 am

Business

Food Lion names new president as Newlands Campbell resigns

Food Lion will have its third leader in less than two years starting Saturday. Current president Beth Newlands Campbell is leaving the company, and Meg ... Read more

by David Purtell, Friday, October 31, 2014 12:01 am

News

Rowan unemployment rate improves

Rowan County’s unemployment rate dropped nearly 1 percentage point in September, according to figures released by the state Department of Commerce Wednesday. The county’s unemployment ... Read more

by David Purtell, Thursday, October 30, 2014 2:13 am

News

City: Fibrant off to solid start this fiscal year

Salisbury’s high-speed Internet provider is off to a solid start in the current fiscal year, according to city officials. Revenues for Fibrant, the city-owned broadband ... Read more

by David Purtell, Thursday, October 30, 2014 12:01 am

Local

Rowan jobless rate drops in September

Rowan County’s unemployment rate dropped nearly 1 percentage point in September, according to figures released by the state Department of Commerce Wednesday. The county’s unemployment ... Read more

by David Purtell, Thursday, October 30, 2014 12:01 am

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