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Business

Business Roundup: Free Comic Book Day is Saturday at Collectivity

Collectivity – The Comic Book Shoppe, at 111A W. Fisher Street in Salisbury, will celebrate Free Comic Book Day Saturday, May 2, from 11 a.m. ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, April 26, 2015 12:00 am

Business

Man’s vision for downtown becomes clearer

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com Something old is being re-imagined as something new in downtown Salisbury. The old firehouse on South Lee Street is being transformed ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, April 26, 2015 12:00 am

Business

Plenty of blame to go around over coal ash issue

It’s been over a year since coal ash from a Duke Energy plant was found to be leaking into the Dan River, but the coal-ash ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, April 26, 2015 12:00 am

Faith

Jaycees award winners announced

The 2015 Spencer and Faith Jaycees awards were presented Wednesday night at the Rowan County Museum. The winners were: • Outstanding Teenager: Abrielle “Abby” Cozart ... Read more

by David Purtell, Saturday, April 25, 2015 12:00 am

Business

Zaxby’s owner halts plans for new location

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com The owner of Zaxby’s in Salisbury has decided to end her current plans to build another restaurant in the city. Gina ... Read more

by David Purtell, Saturday, April 25, 2015 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter 4-24-2014

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com In Salisbury Police reports: • A woman reported vandalism Wednesday on the 700 block of Holmes St. • A woman reported ... Read more

by David Purtell, Friday, April 24, 2015 12:00 am

Business

Homeowner insurance rates going up in Rowan, Cabarrus

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com Homeowners in Rowan and Cabarrus counties will see their insurance rates go up this summer. Insurance companies will be allowed to ... Read more

by David Purtell, Friday, April 24, 2015 12:00 am

Crime

Woman charged with drug possession after gas attendant calls police

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com A woman was charged with multiple drug offenses after a gas station attendant called police to report her. Cynthia Davis, 43, ... Read more

by David Purtell, Thursday, April 23, 2015 11:10 am

Local

Accident causes SUV to land on top of another car

No serious injuries were reported after a three-car accident Thursday morning on Statesville Boulevard. The accident happened shortly after 9 a.m. Bystanders said it appeared a black ... Read more

by David Purtell, Thursday, April 23, 2015 10:21 am

Local

Marsh-Ward House on North Fulton Street in limbo

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com The fate of an historic home near downtown is in the balance as one organization tries to preserve the building. The Marsh-Ward House, also known as ... Read more

by David Purtell, Thursday, April 23, 2015 12:00 am

Business

Zaxby’s debate still undecided after zoning request withdrawn

A rezoning request that would allow a hotly contested drive-thru restaurant to be built was withdrawn before City Council could vote against it Tuesday. John ... Read more

by David Purtell, Wednesday, April 22, 2015 12:00 am

Business

New Manufacturing Institute’s goal is to develop workforce

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS — Plans for a program focused on delivering qualified workers to manufacturing companies in the region were laid out Tuesday morning at ... Read more

by David Purtell, Tuesday, April 21, 2015 1:29 pm

Business

Car dealerships look to the sun for power

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com Three car dealerships on Jake Alexander Boulevard are now using solar energy. Gerry Wood installed about 1,300 solar panels on the roofs of ... Read more

by David Purtell, Tuesday, April 21, 2015 12:05 am

Local

City Council to hear arguments for, against proposed Zaxby’s

Salisbury City Council could decide Tuesday whether a proposed Zaxby’s restaurant for Jake Alexander Boulevard becomes a reality. The site for the proposed Zaxby’s, which ... Read more

by David Purtell, Monday, April 20, 2015 12:12 am

Business

Business has been convenient for 30 years

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com Sandy Cashion didn’t have a master plan to get where she is today. Instead, things just kind of came together. Cashion ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, April 19, 2015 12:00 am

Business

Business Roundup: Rowan Diagnostic Clinic has new logo for 60th anniversary

Rowan Diagnostic Clinic, now celebrating its 60th continuous year in Rowan County, has adopted a new corporate logo that positions the medical clinic for future growth. ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, April 19, 2015 12:00 am

Business

Ready for work: Job fair draws hundreds

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com Ben Peach needs to find a job so he can pay for college and finish earning his degree. Peach is 22 ... Read more

by David Purtell, Friday, April 17, 2015 12:00 am

Education

Three honored at banquet for humanitarian service

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com Three men were honored Thursday night for their efforts to support young people and bring the community together. Former Salisbury High ... Read more

by David Purtell, Friday, April 17, 2015 12:00 am

Business

Novant Health Rowan teaching medical students a plus for Rowan’s economy

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com Novant Health Rowan Medical Center’s partnership with a medical school could mean a big economic boost for the county. The hospital ... Read more

by David Purtell, Thursday, April 16, 2015 1:40 pm

News

Celebrating with cheap gas

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by David Purtell, Thursday, April 16, 2015 1:17 am

Local

Spencer board puts brakes on Yadkin museum

A proposed museum in Spencer hit a roadblock Tuesday night when the town’s Board of Aldermen denied a zoning request for the site of the ... Read more

by David Purtell, Wednesday, April 15, 2015 12:00 am

Business

Planning board raises a glass to alcohol at Literary Bookpost

For those who enjoy a good book and a glass of wine, Tuesday’s Salisbury Planning Board meeting was a win-win. Literary Bookpost on South Main ... Read more

by David Purtell, Wednesday, April 15, 2015 12:00 am

Business

Auto House building new home

Auto House is building a new facility at its Salisbury location. The new, 25,000-sqaure-foot building will resemble the one that opened at the end of last ... Read more

by David Purtell, Tuesday, April 14, 2015 12:05 am

News

Spencer board will hold public hearing on zoning for planned museum

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com Spencer’s Board of Aldermen meeting Tuesday will include a public hearing regarding a proposed museum near the former Color-Tex site. Gary ... Read more

by David Purtell, Monday, April 13, 2015 12:00 am

Business

Honest pay for an honest day’s work

In a rare victory for working Americans. Walmart employees across the country saw their pay increase this week. After years of employee protests and public ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, April 12, 2015 12:00 am

Business

Business Roundup: Faster Internet coming to Time Warner Cable customers

CHARLOTTE — Time Warner Cable customers in Rowan County and the rest of the Charlotte area will see increased Internet speeds this summer. Dubbed “TWC Maxx,” the ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, April 12, 2015 12:00 am

News Main

Hardin on City Council run: everyone needs to be represented

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com Candidates cannot file for election until mid-summer, but a Salisbury native planning to run for City Council this year said he wants to make ... Read more

by David Purtell, Thursday, April 9, 2015 12:00 am

Local

New city manager sworn in; council approves new hotel

By David Purtell  david.purtell@salisburypost.com Salisbury’s new city manager took the oath of office during his first City Council meeting Tuesday. Lane Bailey was accompanied by his ... Read more

by David Purtell, Wednesday, April 8, 2015 12:10 am

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