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China Grove

Community remembers sacrifice of first responders during Sept. 11 event

CHINA GROVE — First responders are prepared to serve valiantly, even if that results in their death, said China Grove Police Chief Andrew Deal on ... Read more

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

Local

Salisbury Sip festival draws a crowd to downtown

A crowd of people gathered Saturday in downtown Salisbury to enjoy beers from more than 20 breweries. Katelin Rice, promotions coordinator for Downtown Salisbury Inc, ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, September 10, 2017 12:05 am

China Grove

China Grove approves $83,000 in renovations for community building park

CHINA GROVE — The Town Council this week approved plans to add playground equipment and other amenities to a park surrounding the community building on ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, September 9, 2017 12:05 am

Local

Michigan court ruling could help commissioners’ prayer suit

SALISBURY — A Michigan court ruling on Wednesday may provide the boost Rowan County commissioners hoped for in their prayer lawsuit. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, September 7, 2017 12:05 am

China Grove

China Grove Town Council vents about I-85 construction

CHINA GROVE — Construction associated with Interstate 85’s widening regularly creates long traffic delays in south Rowan, but there’s only so much engineers can do, ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, September 7, 2017 12:03 am

Elections

Ali wants to bring fresh ideas to Kannapolis city government

KANNAPOLIS — City Council candidate Addul Ali says it’s time to bring fresh ideas to city government. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, September 7, 2017 12:00 am

Business

With plans for expansion, local business receives county, city tax incentives

SALISBURY — A local business with plans to create 24 jobs received help with its expansion Tuesday when the Rowan County commissioners and Salisbury City Council ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, September 6, 2017 12:05 am

Local

County abandons proposal to renovate West End Plaza events space

SALISBURY — Events at West End Plaza will have to continue without taking advantage of planned renovations to the facility. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, September 6, 2017 12:02 am

Elections

Rep. Carl Ford announces run for NC Senate

SALISBURY — State Rep. Carl Ford plans to run for a new N.C. Senate district that includes Rowan and Stanly counties. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, September 5, 2017 9:42 am

News

Military group donates American flag to elementary school

MILLBRIDGE — Under a clear blue sky, a group of more than a dozen people gathered Monday at Millbridge Elementary School to hoist a new American ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, September 5, 2017 12:03 am

Elections

In Kannapolis City Council bid, Boyd aims to represent all people

KANNAPOLIS — In his bid for a seat on the City Council, Howard Boyd says he wants what’s best for the city without regard for party affiliation. Boyd, ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, September 5, 2017 12:00 am

News

Local legislators receive interim appointments

Before the N.C. General Assembly adjourned last week, Rowan County’s legislators received appointments to interim committees. Included in the list of appointments was a chairmanship ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, September 5, 2017 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter: Rockwell men face long list of felony charges

SALISBURY — Two Rockwell men face a litany of felony charges in connection several incidents of thefts in the county. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, September 5, 2017 12:00 am

Elections

Legislators say Rowan could benefit from new district maps

SALISBURY — Rowan County could increase its presence in the N.C. General Assembly if recently redrawn maps hold up in court, said two of the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, September 4, 2017 12:10 am

Local

Local business plans 24-job expansion, requests tax incentives

SALISBURY — Rowan County commissioners on Tuesday will consider a five-year, $400,000 tax incentives deal for a local business that’s considering adding 24 new jobs. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, September 3, 2017 12:10 am

Columnists

Josh Bergeron: Visualizing effects of Hurricane Harvey

The amount of rain Hurricane Harvey dumped the Gulf Coast, particularly Texas, quickly becomes tough to comprehend. But it's important to understand what happened in Texas ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, September 3, 2017 12:00 am

China Grove

China Grove hires Gover as assistant town manager

Staff report CHINA GROVE — Franklin Gover started work this week as the town’s assistant manager. Gover, 31, started work Monday in the newly created position. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, September 1, 2017 12:00 am

Kannapolis

Trio from UNC Board of Governors tours research campus in Kannapolis

KANNAPOLIS — Many campuses comprise the University of North Carolina System, and the N.C. Research Campus is a good example of those schools working together, ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, August 30, 2017 12:05 am

China Grove

Safrit aims to keep China Grove on same path

CHINA GROVE — In his bid for a seat on the China Grove Town Council, Shane Safrit says he likes the direction in which the town is ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, August 30, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Attorney: ‘Appears likely’ that Rowan County commissioners will appeal prayer lawsuit

SALISBURY — Attorney David Gibbs said it’s likely that the Rowan County commissioners will take their prayer lawsuit to the U.S. Supreme Court. Gibbs, president ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, August 29, 2017 12:02 am

Local

Rowan County Planning Department taking suggestions for road paving

SALISBURY — Rowan County residents near a state-maintained road in poor condition may be in luck. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, August 29, 2017 12:00 am

Crime

Police arrest 18-year-old man in weekend killing

SALISBURY — An 18-year-old man wanted in connection with a weekend murder turned himself in to Salisbury police Monday night. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, August 28, 2017 12:47 pm

Local

Barrett begins term as NC senator

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Learning the nuances of the state legislature and unsure about his plans for 2018, Dan Barrett started his time as ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, August 28, 2017 12:10 am

Local

Rowan County native faces the fight of his life with ALS diagnosis

SALISBURY — After turning his life around, Alex Clark is fighting to stay alive. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, August 27, 2017 12:10 am

Business

Duke Energy requests rate hikes for 2018

SALISBURY — Duke Energy on Friday submitted a rate increase request that could raise residential power bills by 16.7 percent. Including businesses, the rate increase ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, August 25, 2017 11:57 am

Local

Reps. Budd, Hudson prefer local dialogue about future of Confederate monuments

SPENCER — As the nation debates whether to remove confederate monuments, Rowan County’s members of Congress say a thoughtful, local dialogue is the best decision-maker. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, August 24, 2017 12:04 am

Local

Coal-ash neighbors file class-action lawsuit against Duke Energy

SALISBURY — More than two years after being told their water wasn’t safe to drink, coal ash neighbors are taking Duke Energy to court. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, August 23, 2017 3:59 pm

Elections

Rowan County’s new legislative districts give Republicans advantage

SALISBURY — Mirroring local politics, Republicans will have an advantage in all of Rowan County’s proposed legislative districts. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, August 23, 2017 12:05 am

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