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Correction 4-8-2015

In a story published April 7 about the J.C. Price Memorial Celebration, the date of the memorial service for legion members who have passed away was ... Read more

by David Purtell, Wednesday, April 8, 2015 12:00 am

Business

New Salisbury restaurant is a bit of Cuba, Miami

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com The space left vacant by Sweet Meadow Cafe’s move to Main Street is being filled with a taste of Cuba. Maracas’ ... Read more

by David Purtell, Tuesday, April 7, 2015 3:05 am

News

J.C. Price Memorial Week will happen this year

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com Editor’s note: The story has been updated to reflect the correct date of the memorial service, May 31. For at least one ... Read more

by David Purtell, Tuesday, April 7, 2015 12:00 am

Local

New city manager will have first council meeting Tuesday

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com Salisbury’s new city manager will be sworn in during City Council’s meeting Tuesday. Lane Bailey, who comes from the city of ... Read more

by David Purtell, Monday, April 6, 2015 12:15 am

Local

Easter egg hunt is wild fun at Dan Nicholas Park

By David Purtell  david.purtell@salisburypost.com It only lasts for a minute or two, but the Easter egg hunt at Dan Nicholas Park has enough excitement for ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, April 5, 2015 12:10 am

Business

Business Roundup: Rowan Medical Center’s teaching agreement topic of Chamber breakfast

The Rowan County Chamber of Commerce’s Power in Partnership breakfast April 16 will feature two doctors discussing Novant Health Rowan Medical Center’s new teaching hospital ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, April 5, 2015 12:00 am

Business

A night out at the mall

The Salisbury Mall may not have a lot of shopping available, but it’s a nice place to take a walk. There’s been a lot of ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, April 5, 2015 12:00 am

Business

New hotels a good sign for Salisbury, Rowan

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com Work is underway at the site of a new hotel off East Innes Street and City Council will discuss another proposed hotel ... Read more

by David Purtell, Saturday, April 4, 2015 12:15 am

Business

Emma’s restaurant, architect win awards

Downtown Salisbury Inc. A downtown project and the project architect were recognized for their excellence in the 2014 North Carolina Main Street Awards competition March 19. ... Read more

by David Purtell, Friday, April 3, 2015 11:56 am

Business

Rowan’s growth could resemble what Concord has seen

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com CONCORD — Amazon’s operations at its new distribution facility in Cabarrus County have been in full swing for a few months, and ... Read more

by David Purtell, Friday, April 3, 2015 12:00 am

News

Correction 4-3-2015

In a story published Thursday, April 2, regarding an upcoming poverty simulation, the date for the simulation was incorrect. The poverty simulation will be held ... Read more

by David Purtell, Friday, April 3, 2015 12:00 am

Local

Poverty simulation will be held again later this month

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com Editor’s note: This story has been updated to show the correct date of the poverty simulation, which is April 13. People ... Read more

by David Purtell, Thursday, April 2, 2015 12:35 am

Business

Pizzeria coming to downtown

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com Two brothers are opening a pizzeria in the same space that housed the former Chick-N-Ale downtown. Brothers Chris and Kevin George are opening ... Read more

by David Purtell, Thursday, April 2, 2015 12:00 am

Business

No decision yet on other half of ‘Kent and Howard in the morning’

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com Howard Platt has joined the new AM radio venture in Rowan County, but whether his former on air partner will be part ... Read more

by David Purtell, Thursday, April 2, 2015 12:00 am

Local

Three musical talents honored during luncheon

The sound of music and song filled City Hall Tuesday during the annual Mayor’s Spirit Luncheon. Rebecca Stinson, Albert Stout Jr. and Phyllis Partee were ... Read more

by David Purtell, Wednesday, April 1, 2015 12:00 am

Business

Veterans show appreciation for reserved parking at grocery store

Sometimes the “little things” are, in fact, a big deal to some people. That message was on display Monday morning in the Harris Teeter parking ... Read more

by David Purtell, Tuesday, March 31, 2015 12:05 am

News

Luncheon will honor group for bringing ‘harmony’ to city

Three people will be honored during the annual Mayor’s Spirit Luncheon Tuesday at City Hall. Mayor Paul Woodson will recognize Phyllis Partee, Rebecca Stinson and ... Read more

by David Purtell, Monday, March 30, 2015 12:00 am

Business

Business Roundup: Bill would extend tax credits for renewable energy

A bill that’s been introduced in the state Senate would extend the state’s state tax credit for renewable-energy projects, such as the use of solar ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, March 29, 2015 12:00 am

Business

Purtell column: Rowan will have to learn to fend for itself

Possibly the most important comment made during Wednesday’s community forum on economic development wasn’t made by any of the speakers. It came during the question and answer ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, March 29, 2015 12:00 am

East Spencer

Fire destroys abandoned house

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com EAST SPENCER — A fire destroyed an abandon building near the railroad tracks on Friday night. Shortly before 9 p.m., firefighters responded ... Read more

by David Purtell, Saturday, March 28, 2015 12:00 am

News

Kitchen fire damages home

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com Salisbury firefighters put out a kitchen fire in a home Thursday night. No one was injured in the fire that happened around ... Read more

by David Purtell, Friday, March 27, 2015 12:00 am

Business

Different ways of economic development discussed at community forum

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com Rowan County can look to other counties in the state for ideas on how to move forward with economic development. During ... Read more

by David Purtell, Thursday, March 26, 2015 12:00 am

Business

Economic development expert: Having a plan and executing it is key to success

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com The keynote speaker for the community forum on economic development said it’s vital to create a vision and do what you ... Read more

by David Purtell, Wednesday, March 25, 2015 2:20 pm

Business

Innes Street Drug open day after car plowed into store

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com A cleanup is underway at a downtown business after a car crashed through the store’s entrance. Innes Street Drug Store on South ... Read more

by David Purtell, Wednesday, March 25, 2015 1:11 pm

Local

Special teams: Area football coaches partner with Meals on Wheels

Football coaches from around Rowan County spent Tuesday morning volunteering with Meals on Wheels. As part of the nonprofit’s March for Meals campaign, the coaches were asked ... Read more

by David Purtell, Wednesday, March 25, 2015 12:00 am

News

Planning board wants more information on solar array planned for community college

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com A planned solar array at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College received pushback from residents who live near the site during the Salisbury Planning Board meeting ... Read more

by David Purtell, Wednesday, March 25, 2015 12:00 am

Business

New hotel on Planning Board agenda

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com Plans for a new hotel on Jake Alexander Boulevard will be discussed during the Salisbury Planning Board meeting Tuesday. A 93-room, ... Read more

by David Purtell, Monday, March 23, 2015 12:05 am

Business

Business Roundup: Patterson Farm awarded by state for good labor practices

CHINA GROVE — Randall Patterson, president of Patterson Farm Inc. of China Grove, has earned a 2014 D Gold Star Award from the N.C. Department ... Read more

by David Purtell, Sunday, March 22, 2015 12:00 am

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