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Reps. Budd, Hudson to visit Transportation Museum, talk economic development

Staff report SPENCER — Two congressmen will be in town today for a meeting with Mayor Jim Gobbel and a tour of the N.C. Transportation ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, August 23, 2017 12:01 am

China Grove

Jason Higgins wants to make China Grove a better place

CHINA GROVE — Jason Higgins says he’s running for office to make his town a better place. Higgins, 44, has served on the town’s planning and ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, August 23, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Commissioners to discuss prayer lawsuit’s future

SALISBURY – Out-of-state attorneys will meet with Rowan County commissioners next week to discuss the ongoing prayer lawsuit in federal court. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, August 22, 2017 2:36 pm

Local

Solar eclipse draws a crowd to South Carolina town

PEAK, S.C. — For about two minutes about Monday, a group of 100 people experienced an unforgettable moment over the Broad River. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, August 22, 2017 12:02 am

Local

Commissioners finalize land use plan for southern Rowan

SALISBURY — County commissioners on Monday cast their vision for the future of southern Rowan when they approved a land use plan for the area. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, August 22, 2017 12:00 am

News

Rowan, Stanly could become district without incumbent

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Last week, local Republicans appointed Davie County attorney Dan Barrett to the 34th District N.C. Senate seat, but it’s ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, August 21, 2017 1:25 am

Elections

Rep. Ford could face Republican incumbent in re-election bid

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — If newly introduced maps hold up, Rep. Carl Ford could face another Republican incumbent in a bid for re-election to ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, August 20, 2017 12:10 am

Local

Commissioners to consider southern Rowan land use plan

SALISBURY — County commissioners on Monday could give final approval to a land use plan for an area of southern Rowan that will receive a ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, August 20, 2017 12:05 am

News

Local Democrats hope Cooper declines to make 34th District appointment

SALISBURY — One day after Republicans picked Dan Barrett to be the 34th District’s new state senator, local Democrats asked the governor not to make ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, August 17, 2017 12:02 am

Business

Airport’s name changing to Mid-Carolina Regional

SALISBURY — Starting today, the Rowan County Airport will go by a different name. Its new name is Mid-Carolina Regional Airport. The name became official ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, August 17, 2017 12:02 am

Local

Rep. Hudson talks health care during Salisbury visit

SALISBURY — Rep. Richard Hudson says there’s still time to pass health care reform before the end of the year, and the U.S. Senate is ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, August 16, 2017 1:57 am

Elections

Barrett selected to fill vacant 34th District NC Senate seat

MOCKSVILLE — Republicans from three counties on Tuesday selected attorney and Davie County Commissioner Dan Barrett to fill the vacant 34th District N.C. Senate seat. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, August 15, 2017 8:59 pm

Business

Developer plans mixed-use complex at NC 73, Kannapolis Parkway

KANNAPOLIS — A development company plans to purchase 7.25 acres of land in a business park near N.C. 73 to build a mixed-use complex with ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, August 15, 2017 11:13 am

Business

Kannapolis in the running for 600-job Amazon distribution warehouse

KANNAPOLIS — Hoping to land a 600-job Amazon distribution warehouse, the City Council on Monday passed the second of a two-part tax incentive package that ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, August 15, 2017 12:05 am

Elections

Republicans vote today on 34th District replacement

SALISBURY — Today, Republicans from three counties are scheduled to gather in Mocksville to select the next state senator for the 34th District. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, August 15, 2017 12:01 am

News

Political notebook: Lawsuit keeps board of elections composition unchanged

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Traditionally, when the governor’s office changes hands between Republicans and Democrats, local boards of elections follow suit. But that’s not ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, August 14, 2017 12:10 am

Local

Local veterans react to threats of war between Trump, North Korea

  SALISBURY — Local veterans who served during the Korean War or later on the peninsula say threats exchanged between U.S. and North Korea seem like bluster ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, August 11, 2017 12:05 am

Business

Sports, museums, other attractions help boost Rowan County’s tourism economy

SALISBURY — When Rowan County hosted a regional tournament for the Little League World Series in July, the local economy saw a $675,000 boost, according ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, August 10, 2017 12:01 am

Elections

Community groups plan Sept. 28 Salisbury City Council candidates forum

A collection of community groups will hold a Salisbury City Council candidate forum on Sept. 28. The candidate forum will be at Mission House from ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, August 10, 2017 12:00 am

Business

China Grove approves Phase 2 of Miller’s Grove development

CHINA GROVE — More new houses are planned for the Miller’s Grove subdivision after Phase 2 of its development received approval from the town last ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, August 10, 2017 12:00 am

Local

County manager: West End Plaza events center renovation could cost $1.6 million

SALISBURY — County commissioners want to renovate an events space at West End Plaza but not if it costs $1.6 million. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, August 9, 2017 12:05 am

Local

Chief Judge Brown named chair of state policy commission

SALISBURY — Rowan County Chief District Court Judge Charlie Brown has been tapped to lead the N.C. Sentencing and Policy Advisory Commission. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, August 8, 2017 12:25 pm

Business

County gives approval to ‘Idea Center’ at West End Plaza

SALISBURY — After some debate, Rowan County commissioners on Monday approved a development at West End Plaza that includes a business incubator, museum, digital media ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, August 8, 2017 12:05 am

China Grove

Heggins hopes to bridge gaps between government, residents in run for Town Council

CHINA GROVE — In his bid for Town Council, Arthur Heggins says he wants to help bridge a gap between town government and the residents it serves. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, August 8, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Crowd gathers to reflect on 1906 lynchings, discuss modern-day parallels

SALISBURY — The South hasn’t dealt with its tragic past and that’s why, at times, it seems doomed to repeat it, said the Rev. Stuart ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, August 7, 2017 12:10 am

Crime

Blotter: Kannapolis man faces drug trafficking charges

Staff reports SALISBURY — A Kannapolis man faces multiple drug charges after allegedly transporting heroin. Tevin Marcell Moore, 24, was charged on Friday with two ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, August 7, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Business incubator proposed at West End Plaza

SALISBURY — County commissioners on Monday will hear a redevelopment plan for West End that would involve a business incubator and other yet-to-be-named projects at ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, August 6, 2017 12:10 am

Business

Food processing center planned for N.C. Research Campus

KANNAPOLIS — If predictions hold true, a planned addition to the N.C. Research Campus could help sharply improve the state’s food manufacturing industry. Known as the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, August 6, 2017 12:05 am

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