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News

Commissioners, shelter task force to meet Thursday

County meetings to consider the fiscal year 2016 budget and changes at the Rowan County Animal Shelter are scheduled for Thursday. For the first time ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, May 27, 2015 12:10 am

Education

Work begins to remove bees at Catawba College

The buzz just won’t stop at Catawba College. First, the relentless buzz forced a relocation of the school’s graduation. Then, local high schools moved graduation ceremonies ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, May 27, 2015 12:10 am

News

Body cameras not funded in county’s initial budget

With a tax rate that’s revenue neutral, millions of dollars in budget requests weren’t granted as a part of County Manager Aaron Church’s recommendation to commissioners. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, May 24, 2015 12:10 am

Cleveland

Two hospitalized after fires in Cleveland, Rockwell

Two people were transported to the hospital late Friday when separate fires on opposite ends of Rowan County burned a single-story residence and a manufacturing facility. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, May 23, 2015 12:15 am

Business

1,100 gallons of water delivered to Dukeville

More than 1,100 gallons of water, about 10,000 pounds, were delivered to the Miller’s Ferry Fire Department Friday following a donation from the Mooresville plant of ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, May 23, 2015 12:10 am

News

Rowan County solicits proposals for rebranding effort

A county-wide rebranding effort began in earnest this week when a tourism consulting firm contracted with Rowan began soliciting proposals from companies across the United States. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, May 23, 2015 12:10 am

News

Local legislators unsure about some provisions in state’s budget

When the North Carolina House approved its version of the state budget early Friday, neither of Rowan’s state representatives were completely happy with the final ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, May 23, 2015 12:10 am

News

Political Notebook: Burr introduces Patriot Act alternative

As Congress looks to reform or reauthorize a controversial section of the Patriot Act — singed into law shortly after Sept. 11, 2001. —U.S. Sen. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, May 23, 2015 12:10 am

Crime

Blotter: Salisbury man charged after warrantless search

A Salisbury man was arrested Thursday when a probation officer searched the man’s car and house and allegedly found marijuana, ecstasy and a rifle. Patrick La’Wayne Evans, ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, May 23, 2015 12:05 am

Crime

Kannapolis man’s pipe attracts police attention

A Kannapolis man was arrested Thursday on a half dozen drug charges after allegedly smoking marijuana and driving. Brian Ray Payne, 36, of 918 Laura Ave. in ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, May 22, 2015 9:35 am

News

Company providing Dukeville residents with water

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com DUKEVILLE — With confusion swirling about Duke Energy’s promise to provide water to families near Buck Steam Station, a Mooresville company has ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, May 22, 2015 12:12 am

News

Pay raises for county employees on tap for coming year

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com Rowan County employees could receive two pay raises in the coming fiscal year. Included in Rowan county’s budget for the 2015-2016 ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, May 22, 2015 12:10 am

Education

School system gets increased funding in proposed budget

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com The Rowan-Salisbury School System may have to continue waiting to address its pay scale and fix aging schools. The county’s budget for ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, May 21, 2015 12:10 am

Crime

Local men among three dozen indicted on gang-related charges

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com Three dozen alleged gang members, including some Rowan County residents, have been indicted by a federal grand jury on racketeering conspiracy charges, ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, May 20, 2015 12:13 pm

News

Some Dukeville residents still waiting for water

DUKEVILLE — One month after letters declaring private well water unsafe to drink began flowing into mailboxes, many houses near Buck Steam Station still haven’t ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, May 20, 2015 12:15 am

News

Majority of county fire departments request tax increase for 2016 budget year

As budget talks begin, Rowan County’s Commissioners will have authority over what could be the most widespread fire district tax increase in the previous 15 ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, May 20, 2015 12:15 am

News

Alternate prayer plan used during commissioners’ meeting

For the second time since the American Civil Liberties Union challenged its prayer practices, members of the Rowan County Commissioners on Monday chose not to ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, May 19, 2015 12:05 am

News

Commissioners set aside funding for EMS station

Rowan County Commissioners on Monday designated money to build an Emergency Medical Services station in Rockwell. Utilizing a resolution passed during their previous meeting, commissioners voted ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, May 19, 2015 12:05 am

News

Commissioners implement alternate policy for prayers

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com Rowan County commissioners will turn to a local pastor for opening invocations at meetings as they ponder the next step in ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, May 17, 2015 12:15 am

Opinion

State, Alcoa nearing end of lawsuit over property rights

With a favorable judgement already in its back pocket, Alcoa Power Generating Inc. and the State of North Carolina is heading into what could be ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, May 17, 2015 12:10 am

News

Commissioners to have public hearing for Gildan project

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com When Rowan County Commissioners meet Monday, they’re scheduled to consider a relatively light agenda which includes a public hearing for a ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, May 17, 2015 12:10 am

News

Bailey makes changes to Salisbury’s city management

Salisbury City Manager Lane Bailey is shaking up the city’s management structure less than two months after taking the reins. Bailey on Friday began an ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, May 16, 2015 12:10 am

Education

Bee infestation forces relocation of Catawba graduation

After Catawba College officials observed the buzz around Keppel Auditorium, they relocated Saturday’s commencement ceremony and split graduates into three groups because of a bee infestation. For about ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, May 16, 2015 12:05 am

News

Political notebook: McCrory signs four bills into law

Gov. Pat McCrory on Friday announced four bills becoming law after receiving his signature. The bills focus on school performance grades, handicapped parking placards, sale ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, May 16, 2015 12:05 am

China Grove

China Grove looks at future through land use plan draft

CHINA GROVE — The town’s planning board on Thursday got its first look at a comprehensive draft of a future land use plan that defines the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, May 15, 2015 12:08 am

Business

County looks to boost development with Build 24/7 program

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com Rowan County Commissioners have made sweeping changes to the Building Inspections Department as they look to deliver on a 2014 campaign ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, May 14, 2015 11:00 pm

News

Duke begins water delivery to families near ash ponds

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com DUKEVILLE — Duke Energy this week began delivering bottled water to families near Buck Steam Station after a state agency declared 32 ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, May 14, 2015 12:10 am

News

McCrory, Kluttz to stop in Kannapolis to tout tax credits

Gov. Pat McCrory and Cultural Resources Secretary Susan Kluttz today will once again return to the region as a team for an event to tout ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, May 14, 2015 12:10 am

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