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Columnists

Cal Thomas: After Trump’s speech, Americans face ‘battle of images’

By Cal Thomas Despite advance billing that President Trump’s border wall speech would break news and contain new information, it was mostly familiar rhetoric: criminals ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, January 9, 2019 9:43 pm

Columnists

Josh Stein: State’s Department of Justice fought for NC residents in 2018

By Josh Stein As we begin 2019, I want to highlight some of the work the North Carolina Department of Justice has done in the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, January 9, 2019 9:28 pm

Local

Spencer picks White to fill vacancy on town board

SPENCER — In a divided vote Tuesday, the Board of Aldermen appointed Howard White to fill a vacant seat on the town’s governing board. The ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, January 8, 2019 9:37 pm

Local

Rowan County commissioners to pay $285,000 after losing prayer lawsuit

Rowan County commissioners will pay $285,000 in legal fees out of a savings fund to foot the bill for a lawsuit about prayer at the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, January 7, 2019 6:57 pm

Columnists

Josh Bergeron: News could use some explanation

For longtime newspaper readers, words such as “editorial” and “column” are familiar, but they’re simply journalism jargon to others. In the newspaper business, we shorten ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, January 5, 2019 6:10 pm

Columnists

Leonard Pitts: Voting, not Trump’s impeachment will produce change America needs

By Leonard Pitts Should Donald Trump be impeached? That he will be seems likely as Democrats take control of the House of Representatives, the chamber ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, January 5, 2019 5:57 pm

Columnists

John Hood: Cooper among Democratic governors receiving failing grades

By John Hood RALEIGH — Want yet more one signal that American politics has changed markedly in the past decade? Look no further than the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, January 5, 2019 5:54 pm

Letters

Letter: Innes Street traffic configuration needs second look

There are two traffic concerns that the city of Salisbury and Rowan County should address as soon as possible. Faith Road has experienced a huge ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, January 5, 2019 5:52 pm

Editorials

Editorial: Opportunity awaits for Rowan County in 2019

The new year is just days away and with it will come a litany of resolutions, some the same as the previous year and others ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, December 29, 2018 11:26 pm

Columnists

Josh Bergeron: Growth potential seems closer than ever in south Rowan

Naturally, as we near the end of 2018, many of the Salisbury Post’s stories have reflected on the events of the previous 12 months, good ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, December 29, 2018 11:25 pm

Columnists

Josh Bergeron: Post will seek to build on strong foundation

In 2014, excited and adventurous, I arrived in Rowan County ready to get to work as soon as possible as the Salisbury Post’s county government ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, December 23, 2018 12:18 am

Letters

Letter: National Cemetery Annex’s potential expansion is magnificent project

With reference to Mark Wineka’s article, “VA considers land donation to expand cemetery annex” (March 27): We hope all citizens and veterans will support this ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, March 29, 2018 12:00 am

Letters

Letter: VA hospital delivers quality care

Editor’s note: Charles Fuller, a volunteer at the Hefner VA Medical Center’s emergency room and hospice, saw this handwritten note from a woman (U.S. Navy retired) posted ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, March 29, 2018 12:00 am

Letters

Letter: Why does Duke Energy’s $20 million CEO receive salary boost after a disaster?

In the middle of 2013, Lynn Good became the CEO of Duke Energy. About a year later, the coal ash catastrophe took place. As of ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 12:00 am

Business

Biz Briefs 3/4/18

Winsome Hanger works with Kitchen Store for wedding registry service SALISBURY — Melissa Hammer-Grubb of Winsome Hanger and Dennis Lunsford of the Kitchen Store have teamed up ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, March 4, 2018 12:00 am

Columnists

Two worlds collide on Rowan prayer issue

FRANKFORT, Ky. — My reporting past and current job collided this week when Gov. Matt Bevin signed onto an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit about ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, November 20, 2017 6:49 pm

Elections

Elect: Hinnant, Johnson square off in Kannapolis mayor’s race

KANNAPOLIS — With downtown revitalization on the horizon, two men are vying to be the city’s mayor. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, October 31, 2017 12:00 am

News

In Kannapolis, seven candidates running for three council seats

View the candidate Q&A chart By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS — Once votes are tallied, City Council will gain at least one new member from the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, October 31, 2017 12:00 am

China Grove

Elect: Three challengers, two incumbents running for China Grove Town Council

View the candidate Q&A chart By Josh Bergeron Salisbury Post CHINA GROVE – At least one new person will join the Town Council in 2017. This ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, October 31, 2017 12:00 am

Elections

Rep. Budd leads North Carolina congressional delegation in franked mail

SALISBURY — New to Washington, D.C., Rep. Ted Budd, R-13, is leading North Carolina’s congressional delegation in one area that seldom receives attention — franked ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, October 29, 2017 12:10 am

Columnists

Josh Bergeron: Thanks for the memories, Salisbury

The son of an Army officer, I’ve lived in few places longer than Salisbury. For that and other reasons Salisbury will be a city I’ll always ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, October 29, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Silver Alert resolved when Iredell County man found at Salisbury VA

SALISBURY — With a bit of teamwork, employees at the Salisbury VA on Monday resolved a silver alert for a missing Iredell County man. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, October 26, 2017 12:03 am

Business

Fibrant loses three large business accounts

SALISBURY — As the city of Salisbury tries to sort out Fibrant’s future, at least three business customers dropped service last week. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, October 25, 2017 1:50 pm

Elections

Rep. Hudson, Speaker Moore to headline fundraiser for Carl Ford

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Carl Ford’s campaign for N.C. Senate will get a helping hand from some notable political names this week. Ford’s ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, October 23, 2017 12:00 am

Local

In 2017, General Assembly turns to courts for reform

SALISBURY — Stung by recent court rulings, Republicans in the N.C. General Assembly have focused this year on the judiciary as a branch of government ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, October 22, 2017 12:10 am

Local

Dan Nicholas Park opens six pickleball courts

SALISBURY — With any luck, Dan Nicholas Park could become the epicenter of outdoor pickleball in Rowan County. On Friday, the park opened several pickleball ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, October 21, 2017 12:05 am

China Grove

Overgrown grass, on-street parking regulated in new China Grove ordinances

CHINA GROVE — Recently passed town ordinances aim to prevent overgrown lots and keep streets from becoming long-term parking spaces. In total, the Town Council approved ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, October 21, 2017 12:00 am

Elections

Event signs spark flare-up between Kannapolis candidate, city government

KANNAPOLIS — An advertisement for a campaign event turned into a debate over sign ordinances this week when city government removed signs placed by candidate ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, October 20, 2017 12:00 am

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