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Columnists

My turn, Agnes Struzick: Newsome Road one problem in need of immediate attention

By Agnes Struzick Enough already. Or, as our children and grandchildren would say, “Let it go.” For years now, we have been hearing about “Fame” ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, June 30, 2019 12:00 am

Columnists

MT Sidoli: Racial constructs have created systems of privilege

Principle No. 6: We recognize the centrality of systemic racism in maintaining economic oppression must be named, detailed and exposed empirically, morally and spiritually. Poverty ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, June 30, 2019 12:00 am

Editorials

Josh Bergeron: More details on proposed purchase of Yadkin dams owner

For locals, the proposed sale of Cube Hydro to Canada-based Ontario Power should have negligible effects. That’s according to Cube Hydro Carolinas, which owns and ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, June 30, 2019 12:00 am

Kannapolis

Kannapolis looks to streamline waste collection, adds services

KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis Public Works Department says it’s streamlining and improving the collection of waste to help residents dispose of items properly. A news ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, June 27, 2019 5:08 pm

Columnists

Josh Bergeron: How are statue’s ‘municipal fireworks’ different in 2019?

It was an old story for “Fame,” a Confederate monument depicting a winged figure holding a wounded soldier, stated a 1959 story in the Salisbury ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, June 23, 2019 12:00 am

Opinion

Editor’s note on “Fame” submissions

For the immediate future and to ensure a diversity of opinions, the Salisbury Post will ask that letters to the editor and submitted columns directly ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, June 17, 2019 2:26 pm

Columnists

Josh Bergeron: Divisiveness can’t define debate

Should divisive matters be ignored? About three months ago, a group visiting the Salisbury Post sparked a vigorous debate over placement of a story on ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, June 16, 2019 12:01 am

Editorials

Editorial: This year, let’s hope for candidate, voter enthusiasm

It may seem as if we just wrapped up the 2018 midterm elections, but in less than a month municipalities across Rowan will officially kick ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, June 16, 2019 12:01 am

Business

Biz Roundup: Rowan County wins health award from Charlotte Business Journal

Rowan County government has been selected as a winner of the 2019 Healthiest Employers of Greater Charlotte Award. The county will be recognized for its ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, June 9, 2019 12:00 am

Columnists

Josh Bergeron: Diverse experiences will make community stronger

Listen to local elected officials long enough and you’ll hear a similar refrain. For a number of people, that goes something like this: “We need ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, June 9, 2019 12:00 am

Education

2019 South Rowan High School graduation: ‘Never say goodbye’

LANDIS — A new graduate of South Rowan High School, Brylan Barrier wiped away tears streaming down his face as he shared an intimate moment ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, June 8, 2019 12:12 pm

Letters

Letter: A resolution for Sen. Carl Ford

“A day late and a dollar short,” Sen. Carl Ford? Are you so out of touch with your constituents that you can’t pick up the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, June 6, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Commissioners decrease property tax rate by half cent, approve 2019-20 budget

SALISBURY — For the first time in 12 years, the Rowan County commissioners on Monday voted to decrease the property tax rate in conjunction with ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, June 3, 2019 11:01 pm

Columnists

Josh Bergeron: Mission Act seeks to make private care easier for veterans in VA system

On Thursday, things will continue changing for the better for veterans seeking medical care outside the VA system. At least, that’s the goal. The Mission ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, June 2, 2019 12:00 am

Education

‘Cherish the importance of community’: North Hills Christian School graduates 16

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — With their graduation on Friday, 16 new North Hills Christian School alumni entered into a new realm of freedom, ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, May 26, 2019 12:00 am

Education

County manager proposes $81.5 million in capital funding to Rowan-Salisbury Schools by 2021

SALISBURY — Rowan County Manager Aaron Church on Monday proposed a budget that aims to chip away at the hundreds of millions of dollars in capital ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, May 20, 2019 9:48 pm

Columnists

Josh Bergeron: RSS updates public on journey to transform public education

N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction Mark Johnson may be right. The future of public education in our state, and perhaps our country, may have its ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, May 19, 2019 12:02 am

Columnists

Josh Bergeron: Empire project complicated, but developer Britt Weaver still confident

The Empire Hotel is, by far, the most challenging project Britt Weaver has worked on. And once complete, Weaver says it will be his second-biggest ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, May 12, 2019 12:00 am

Crime

Salisbury man gets 13 years on firearms charge, release violation

SALISUBURY — A local man was sentenced in federal court to more than 13 years in prison Thursday on a charge of possession of a ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, May 10, 2019 2:48 pm

Crime

Blotter: Man charged with stealing TV from Walmart

Staff report An east Rowan County man was arrested Thursday on outstanding warrants on charges that he stole a TV from Walmart several days earlier. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, May 10, 2019 11:13 am

Local

Commissioners deny noise permit for charity, bull riding events

SALISBURY — A fundraiser for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital may have to go on without a noise permit after the Rowan County commissioners on ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, May 7, 2019 6:09 pm

Business

NC company plans to bring faster internet to northwest Rowan County

SALISBURY — A 2-year-old North Carolina company that counts a former Fibrant director among its executives is looking to expand its service into rural Rowan ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, May 6, 2019 7:55 pm

Local

Buck Hurley Triathlon draws a crowd to swim, bike and run through Salisbury for its 10th anniversary

SALISBURY — In its 10th year, the Buck Hurley Triathlon drew more than 100 participants to swim, bike and run through a rainy morning. Finishing at ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, May 5, 2019 4:25 pm

Columnists

Josh Bergeron: Looking back at ‘10 to watch’ lists

By Josh Bergeron Every year, the Salisbury Post names a list of 10 people and/or entities to watch in the upcoming year, but we seldom ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, May 5, 2019 12:01 am

Education

Livingstone commencement speaker tells graduates ‘be catalysts for change’

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Roslyn Brock, chairwoman emeritus of the NAACP Board of Directors, encouraged Livingstone graduates on Saturday to use the tools ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, May 5, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Nonprofit brings hot rods to town for veterans home

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — When Rodger Moore contacted the N.C. State Veterans Home in Salisbury about bringing a pack of hot rods to ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, May 5, 2019 12:00 am

Business

Commissioners to discuss extending, upgrading internet in rural areas

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — With a short agenda, Rowan County commissioners on Monday are scheduled to receive an update from the Rural Broadband ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, May 5, 2019 12:00 am

Opinion

Josh Bergeron: Rowan should tune back into Duke Energy’s coal ash decisions

“Extremely expensive” were among the first words Duke Energy used Friday to describe an order by the Department of Environmental Quality to dig up coal ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, April 28, 2019 12:01 am

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