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Elections

Chris Gordon wants development that maintains city’s character

KANNAPOLIS — In his bid for City Council, Chris Gordon says he wants to see economic development that keeps the city’s character intact. Gordon, 35, ... Read more

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

Local

Go Burrito to match ALS donations to Clark’s campaign

SALISBURY — As community advocate Alex Clark continues his campaign to raise $50,000 for stem cell treatment, he’ll receive a fundraising bump from Salisbury-based Go ... Read more

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

China Grove

China Grove music festival raised $35,000 for cancer treatment

CHINA GROVE — A downtown music festival in August beat its fundraising goal and generated $35,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, county music singer ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, October 4, 2017 12:03 am

Elections

Two weeks until municipal early voting starts

SALISBURY — Early voting in Rowan County municipal elections starts Oct. 19. For every municipality in the county, an election will be on the ballot. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, October 4, 2017 12:00 am

Local

County’s airport runway to close for 14 days

SALISBURY — Rowan County commissioners on Monday unanimously voted to close the Mid-Carolina Regional Airport’s runway for 14 days in order to complete a resurfacing ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, October 3, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Lt. Gov. Dan Forest to visit Rowan County

SALISBURY — On Friday, Lt. Gov. Dan Forest is scheduled to make two stops in Rowan County. The visits will be at West Rowan High School and ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, October 2, 2017 1:42 pm

Local

Academics weigh Supreme Court’s chances of taking Rowan case

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — U.S. Supreme Court justices won’t be as united as county commissioners when deciding whether to accept an appeal of Rowan’s ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, October 1, 2017 12:10 am

Local

County to consider closing airport runway for 14 days

SALISBURY — To complete a runway resurfacing project, the county’s airport may close its runway for 14 days. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, October 1, 2017 12:05 am

News

Despite Harvey’s historic rainfall, drainage district’s operations draw questions

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com PORT ARTHUR, Texas — In the early hours of Aug. 30, Drainage District 7 staff averted a potentially massive failure. As ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, October 1, 2017 12:00 am

Local

In Port Arthur, Texas, a trio of men from Mississippi rescues dozens from floodwater

PORT ARTHUR, Texas — When the call came in, Stephen Barbini and two other men thought they were entering a neighborhood to save a single ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, September 26, 2017 12:02 am

Local

In Monday meeting, commissioners likely to appeal prayer lawsuit to Supreme Court

SALISBURY — Rowan County commissioners on Monday are expected to appeal the latest ruling in their prayer lawsuit to the U.S. Supreme Court. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, September 24, 2017 12:10 am

Columnists

In Port Arthur, refinery fire creates massive smoke plume

PORT ARTHUR, Texas — When the oil refinery began roaring like a jet engine, that’s when I finally decided it was time to retreat several ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, September 21, 2017 12:01 am

Local

Texas city still struggling to recover from Hurricane Harvey

PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS — Weeks after the storm and out of the national spotlight, this Texas oil city is still reeling from Hurricane Harvey. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, September 19, 2017 12:02 am

Local

At New Sarum, livestock beef up on spent beer grain

SALISBURY — Best known for their beer, New Sarum Brewing’s products also make it into the mouths of local livestock. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, September 18, 2017 12:10 am

Local

County could extend Sunday alcohol sales hours

SALISBURY — Rowan County commissioners on Monday will consider approving a measure that would extend hours for alcohol sales at some businesses. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, September 17, 2017 12:10 am

China Grove

Country singer Darrell Harwood headlines China Grove’s Stand Together Music Festival, a cancer treatment benefit

CHINA GROVE — Projecting a crowd of thousands, the town will play host to a music festival Sept. 23 that will feature Darrell Harwood as ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, September 16, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Clear skies mark start of 2017 Rowan County Fair

Under clear blue skies, people filed into the Rowan County Fair on Friday afternoon for the opening of a nine-day run. The fair opens at ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, September 16, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Airport board debates changing runway extension plans

SALISBURY — With the potential to save millions, county officials are considering changing runway extension plans at the Mid-Carolina Regional Airport. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, September 15, 2017 12:02 am

Elections

Dennis Johnson runs for Kannapolis mayor with focus on accountability

KANNAPOLIS — Taking another shot at running for office, Dennis Johnson says the Kannapolis City Council needs to be more accountable to the people they ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, September 14, 2017 12:00 am

Farm & Garden

Rowan County Fair opens on Friday

SALISBURY — On Friday, the annual Rowan County Fair kicks off a week of rides, food, exhibits, entertainment and livestock shows. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, September 13, 2017 12:00 am

Local

After surviving a Category 5 hurricane, Salisbury natives return home safely

SALISBURY — Standing at an airport damaged heavily by Hurricane Irma, Alex Dandison suddenly heard someone call his name. Alex and his wife Phyllis were ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, September 12, 2017 12:03 am

Kannapolis

Concord-Kannapolis bus route could connect to rail extension in Charlotte

KANNAPOLIS — The City Council on Monday approved a proposal that would connect the CK Rider bus service to a light rail extension in Charlotte. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, September 12, 2017 12:00 am

Letters

Letter: Statues, monuments should serve as lesson

The old barns, buildings, statues and monuments are a last look at our past. They are an epitaph to people and of a time in ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, September 12, 2017 12:00 am

China Grove

Main Street Mission kicks off construction on new food pantry

CHINA GROVE — Main Street Mission on Sunday marked the start of a major expansion with a groundbreaking ceremony for the start of construction ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, September 11, 2017 12:10 am

Local

Fundraising still needed for Rowan native’s ALS treatment

SALISBURY — Rowan County native Alex Clark still faces a steep climb to raise enough money to pay for stem cell treatment. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, September 11, 2017 12:02 am

Elections

In bid for second term, Berry places a focus on downtown revitalization

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS — After one term on the City Council, Dianne Berry says she’s running for re-election with downtown revitalization as a focus area ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, September 11, 2017 12:01 am

East Spencer

East Spencer Fire Chief resigns; McBride returns

EAST SPENCER — Fire Chief Josh Smith says he resigned Saturday to create a more manageable work schedule for himself. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, September 11, 2017 12:01 am

Local

Tropical storm gusts, 2 inches of rain possible locally

SALISBURY — A changed storm path for Hurricane Irma means weather on Monday and Tuesday could include wind gusts reaching tropical storm speeds and rainfall ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, September 10, 2017 11:29 am

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