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Elections

Early voting gets off to lackluster start

SALISBURY — Early voting got off to a slow start Thursday, when only 101 people cast ballots in Rowan County. It’s a slower start than ... Read more

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

Local

Shelter Guardians reaches half of dog wing fundraising goal

SALISBURY — Nonprofit group Shelter Guardians on Tuesday said a fundraising campaign to build a dog adoption center had reached half of its $1.4 million ... Read more

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

Elections

Statesville Democrat will run for 13th Congressional District

SALISBURY — Democrat Beniah McMiller of Statesville says he’s running for Congress because elected representatives don’t advocate for working people. Read more

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

Local

VA hospital’s parking deck scheduled for Nov. 8 opening

SALISBURY — Parking at the Salisbury VA may become slightly easier next month. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, October 19, 2017 12:00 am

Elections

Municipal early voting starts today

SALISBURY — Early voting for all Rowan County municipal elections begins today at the Board of Elections office in West End Plaza. Hours are 8 a.m. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, October 19, 2017 12:00 am

Elections

Challengers debate parking during Salisbury City Council forum

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — During an election forum Tuesday night, City Council candidates agreed that more parking spaces are needed downtown but offered ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, October 18, 2017 3:18 pm

Elections

Greensboro Democrat jumps in 13th Congressional District race

SALISBURY — Adam Coker of Greensboro says he’s running in 2018 for the 13th Congressional District seat. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, October 18, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Rowan County names Neely School a historic landmark

SALISBURY — Neely School joined a select group on Monday when the Rowan County commissioners designated the site a historic landmark. Built in 1908 by ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, October 17, 2017 12:03 am

Elections

Rep. Hudson’s 2017 fundraising total better than other non-election years

SALISBURY — Rep. Richard Hudson’s campaign announced Monday that it had raised more money in 2017 than any previous non-election year. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, October 17, 2017 12:00 am

Elections

Rep. Ted Budd doubles cash total in third-quarter fundraising

SALISBURY — From July through September, Rep. Ted Budd more than doubled his poltical warchest for the 2018 campaign. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, October 17, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury City Council to consider Faith Road shopping center, fire station No. 3

SALISBURY — When the city council meets Tuesday, it could give final zoning approvals to a shopping center on Faith Road and a new fire ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, October 16, 2017 12:10 am

Entertainment

Annual fiddler’s convention brings bluegrass to east Rowan

GRANITE QUARRY — Bluegrass bands and musicians trekked to east Rowan on Saturday night for the 51st annual Granite Quarry Civilian Fiddlers Convention. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, October 16, 2017 12:10 am

Crime

Blotter: Mooresville man charged with list of drug crimes

SALISBURY — A Mooresville man was in jail Sunday after being arrested on a list of drug charges. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, October 16, 2017 12:00 am

Local

OctoberTour brings history of local homes to life

SALISBURY — For Fan Moberg, stepping into the Hall House is like reliving her family’s history. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, October 15, 2017 12:10 am

Local

County to consider naming Neely School historic landmark

SALISBURY — Restored in 2015, the historic Neely School could be the recipient of a new honor on Monday. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, October 15, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Food Lion celebrates 60th anniversary with 6K race

SALISBURY — Food Lion celebrated its 60th anniversary on Saturday by holding a 6K race on Saturday that attracted hundreds of participants. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, October 15, 2017 12:00 am

Local

New maps show failure scenarios at local coal ash ponds

SALISBURY — The threat of a lawsuit by environmental groups resulted in the release last week of Duke Energy maps that show the Yadkin River ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, October 12, 2017 12:00 am

Local

County board rules businessman violated zoning by building racetrack

SALISBURY — A two-day hearing about an east Rowan dirt track ended Tuesday night when a county board upheld a staff decision that a local ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, October 11, 2017 1:02 pm

Local

Businessman appeals shutdown of east Rowan dirt track

SALISBURY — After being shut down by county staff, local businessman David Eller on Monday argued that he built a 10-acre dirt track near a ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, October 11, 2017 12:05 am

Local

After two hurricanes, Salisbury native says Virgin Islands need help

SALISBURY — Residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands are Americans, too, says Salisbury native Melissa Graham. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, October 11, 2017 12:00 am

Business

DuraFiber Technologies files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy

SALISBURY — After closing its Salisbury plant, DuraFiber Technologies last week filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The company employed about 370 people at its plant on ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, October 10, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Rowan County’s human resources director plans retirement

SALISBURY — After nearly 30 years working for county government, Human Resources Director Darlene Boling says she’ll retire this year. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, October 10, 2017 12:00 am

China Grove

Seeking a third term, Charles Seaford wants to be part of future growth in China Grove

CHINA GROVE — In his bid for re-election, Councilman Charles Seaford says he’s seen recent progress in the town and wants to be part of ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, October 9, 2017 12:10 am

Kannapolis

Documentary to examine life, work of Charles A. Cannon

KANNAPOLIS — A documentary set to premiere at Gem Theater Oct. 15 will examine the life of Charles A. Cannon and his effect on the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, October 8, 2017 12:02 am

Columnists

Josh Bergeron: Public attention moves on shortly after disaster strikes

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com After two weeks reporting in flood-damaged Port Arthur, Texas, I’ve gained a much better understanding for the time that disaster recovery ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, October 8, 2017 12:00 am

Elections

Stanly County teacher jumps in 33rd District N.C. Senate race

SALISBURY — The newly redrawn 33rd N.C. Senate District now has its second candidate. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, October 7, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Local congressmen prefer delay on discussion of gun-related legislation

SALISBURY — Now isn’t the time to discuss major gun control policy proposals, said Rep. Ted Budd on Thursday. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, October 6, 2017 12:05 am

China Grove

China Grove businesses petition town government for sidewalk trees

CHINA GROVE — Hoping to bring back trees along downtown streets, local business owners on Tuesday delivered a petition to town officials. The petition calls for ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, October 5, 2017 12:00 am

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