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Crime

‘Say their names’ protest fills downtown with car horns, draws attention to killings of black Americans

SALISBURY — As horns from a hundred or more cars echoed through downtown Salisbury, Wanda Gaither had a message. “All of us are God’s children, ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, May 30, 2020 8:00 pm

Local

United Way to fund mental health, substance abuse clinic’s startup costs

SALISBURY — After months of review, the Rowan County United Way on Friday announced it would designate $175,000 in funding from last year’s annual campaign ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, May 30, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

New grantee, big donation from Salisbury Pride for COVID-19 Relief Fund

SALISBURY — The United Way’s COVID-19 Relief Fund on Wednesday announced another grant recipient and receipt of a $3,660 contribution from Salisbury Pride. The fund ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, May 28, 2020 12:00 am

Columnists

Josh Bergeron: Salute to the service of essential workers, businesses

The COVID-19 pandemic and the shutdowns it has caused should bring an increased appreciation for businesses and people that are often taken for granted. Without ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, May 28, 2020 12:00 am

Local

Piedmont Players, Lee Street fundraising effort generates $25k so far

SALISBURY — Piedmont Players and Lee Street theaters have joined forces to keep theatrical performing arts alive here in spite of mandatory COVID-19 shutdowns. So ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 11:41 am

Faith

‘What Faith is known for’: COVID-19 means no Fourth of July celebration

FAITH — The words of the late Eugene McCombs seem wiser than ever today. McCombs had a history of public service that began in his ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 12:10 am

Faith

Faith Fourth of July celebration canceled

FAITH — The small town of Faith’s population swells to at least several times its size around America’s birthday, but COVID-19 has dashed plans for ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, May 25, 2020 10:13 pm

Coronavirus

United Way distributes thousands of masks to nonprofits, first responders

SALISBURY — The Rowan County United Way on Friday distributed 12,814 masks to 52 organizations as part of its COVID-19 Relief efforts. The masks were ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, May 24, 2020 12:05 am

Columnists

Josh Bergeron: Personal suspicions proved wrong by COVID-19 test

I’m probably not alone in being somewhat disappointed that my COVID-19 test results came back negative. On Friday, May 15, I was tested for COVID-19 ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, May 24, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

County sees gains in COVID-19 recoveries, tests

SALISBURY — There were major gains in tests conducted and patients recovered when Rowan County on Thursday released its daily COVID-19 update. Data showed an ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, May 22, 2020 12:10 am

Coronavirus

Shaver Wood Products donates $10,000 to COVID-19 Relief Fund

SALISBURY — Saying its business has been “blessed” during the pandemic, Shaver Wood Products in Cleveland has donated $10,000 to the Rowan County United Way’s ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:00 am

Ask Us

Ask us: When will road construction end in southern Rowan County?

Editor’s note: Ask Us is a weekly feature published online Mondays and in print on Tuesdays. We’ll seek to answer your questions about items or trends ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, May 18, 2020 2:09 am

Columnists

Josh Bergeron: Health must be reopening task force’s first priority

Ready or not, Rowan County is ready to “reopen” for business. And the “reopening” has some major cheerleaders in the form of the Rowan County ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, May 17, 2020 12:10 am

Lifestyle

Shield-a-Badge, Taylor celebrate 25th anniversary year

By Karen Carroll For the Salisbury Post When the Lord puts a burden on a man’s heart, the man is the first to respond. That ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, May 17, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

$60,000 anonymous donation to COVID-19 Relief Fund buys 25,000 masks

SALISBURY — To help with its COVID-19 relief efforts, an anonymous donor gave $60,000 to the Rowan County United Way to purchase 25,000 white cotton ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, May 17, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

Graduating seniors ride through Faith in COVID-19-style parade

FAITH — In a year where a global pandemic has stolen the last, important moments of senior year, Maci Cooper and dozens of other soon-to-be ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, May 15, 2020 11:26 pm

Kannapolis

Photos: Kannapolis baseball park opens to public

Even though baseball games aren’t yet being played be cause of the COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Kannapolis has opened the new stadium built for ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, May 15, 2020 9:41 am

Coronavirus

COVID-19 Relief Fund awards $13,500 to three more nonprofits

SALISBURY — The Rowan County United Way on Wednesday announced $13,500 in grants to local nonprofits from the COVID-19 Relief Fund, bringing the total awarded ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, May 14, 2020 12:10 am

Ask Us

Ask us: Why are gas prices higher in Rowan County?

Editor’s note: Ask Us is a weekly feature published online Mondays and in print on Tuesdays. We’ll seek to answer your questions about items or ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, May 11, 2020 3:08 am

Columnists

Josh Bergeron: More public data needed about economic decline

The systems we use to measure our economy simply aren’t built for the rapid economic decline our community, state and country have seen. From early ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, May 10, 2020 12:01 am

Coronavirus

United Way director: Economic needs haven’t diminished with start of Phase 1

SALISBURY — Rowan County United Way Executive Director Jenny Lee says the state’s entrance into Phase 1 of “reopening the state” doesn’t eliminate the needs ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, May 10, 2020 12:00 am

Local

COVID-19 prompts Salisbury Pride to cancel 2020 festival

SALISBURY — The annual Salisbury Pride Festival will have to wait until 2021 for its 10th edition. Salisbury Pride says its board of directors voted ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, May 3, 2020 6:00 am

Columnists

Josh Bergeron: Lesson for public in Citadel’s story

To hear Sherri Stoltzfus tell it was hard. When she learned that a majority of the 138 residents of the Citadel and dozens of staff ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, May 3, 2020 12:01 am

Coronavirus

Rowan COVID-19 Relief Fund sees big boost in total raised

SALISBURY — The Rowan County United Way’s COVID-19 Relief Fund will have at least $242,072 to help with local needs associated with the coronavirus outbreak ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, April 26, 2020 12:00 am

Columnists

Josh Bergeron: More than ever, transparency should reign supreme during outbreak

There are times when pushing for transparency is a lonely battle. Reporters work to obtain data, correspondence or other information about a topic; government isn’t ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, April 26, 2020 12:00 am

Columnists

Josh Bergeron: Don’t let digital divide detract from participation in meetings

People hoping to participate in local government lately have faced a steeper climb to making their voice heard. During the COVID-19 outbreak, a wide array ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, April 19, 2020 12:01 am

Coronavirus

United Way’s COVID-19 Relief Fund names first five grantees

SALISBURY — The first round of grantees from the United Way’s COVID-19 Relief Fund will provide services that range from paying for housing and utility ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, April 19, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

Rowan health department releases hospital bed, ventilator usage numbers

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Health Department says 15 of 102 dedicated COVID-19 beds are being used at two local hospitals. For the first time ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, April 17, 2020 7:40 pm

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