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China Grove

Main Street Mission schedules groundbreaking for expansion

CHINA GROVE — A goal that was difficult to imagine just one year ago, is inching closer to becoming reality for Main Street Mission. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, August 3, 2017 12:01 am

Local

Federal inspection finds many areas for improvement at Salisbury VA

SALISBURY — A detailed, federal inspection of the Salisbury VA released Tuesday found at least two dozen problem areas for the facility. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, August 3, 2017 12:01 am

News

GOP declines to make endorsement after two emerge for vacant Senate seat

SALISBURY — After some statements to the contrary, Rowan County Republicans did not endorse a candidate to fill the vacant 34th District N.C. Senate seat ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, August 2, 2017 12:10 am

Crime

Two arrested in connection with Saturday double murder

SALISBURY — Police on Tuesday arrested two men in connection with a weekend double murder in downtown Salisbury. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, August 1, 2017 12:25 pm

Local

Salisbury-based law firm files suit over Outer Banks power outage

SALISBURY — Local law firm Wallace and Graham on Monday night announced had it filed a lawsuit on behalf of individual and businesses affected by ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, August 1, 2017 9:30 am

Local

Locals meet with congressmen, NFL quarterback on underage drinking program

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com One local group made stops in Virginia and the U.S. Capitol last week as part of a trip focused on an ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, July 31, 2017 12:01 am

News

Political notebook: Rowan’s congressmen still committed to Obamacare repeal

If statements by North Carolina congressmen are any indication, an effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act may not be over. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, July 31, 2017 12:01 am

Business

County jobs program moves into West End, recruiting participants

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A jobs program run by Rowan-Cabarrus Community College moved into the West End neighborhood recently but is having trouble ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, July 30, 2017 12:01 am

Local

Food pantry named in honor of community advocate William Peoples

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Rowan County Department of Social Services honored the late William Peoples this week by naming its food pantry after ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, July 28, 2017 12:05 am

Elections

Hinnant focused on improving Kannapolis economy in re-election bid

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS — Mayor Darrell Hinnant says he’s focused on “jobs, jobs, jobs” in his bid for re-election. Hinnant, a 70-year-old consultant, ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, July 28, 2017 12:00 am

Business

Fibrant in Focus: Story of Wilson’s, Salisbury’s fiber optic networks a ‘tale of two cities’

Editor’s note: This article is the last in a series examining the creation, operations, effects of, future of and other matters related to the city’s ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, July 27, 2017 12:05 am

Davie

Davie County commissioner interested in vacant state senate seat

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Davie County Commissioner Dan Barrett says he’s “seriously considering” seeking the appointment to the vacant 34th District state Senate ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, July 26, 2017 3:10 pm

Local

Environmental group’s database takes aim at drinking water standards

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A nationwide water quality analysis released Wednesday shows several contaminants above health guidelines in the Salisbury-Rowan Utilities System. But the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, July 26, 2017 10:37 am

Business

Fibrant in Focus: Ballot referendum required if council chooses to lease city-owned service

Editor’s note: This article is the fourth in a series examining the creation, operations, effects of, future of and other matters related to the city’s ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, July 26, 2017 12:05 am

Business

Mooresville Road subdivision receives preliminary approval

SALISBURY — A 167-lot subdivision across from Millbridge Speedway received approval on Monday from the Rowan County Planning Board. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, July 25, 2017 12:05 am

Business

Fibrant in Focus: City-owned service ‘a mixed bag’ for Salisbury

SALISBURY — City Council members once saw Fiber to the Home, now Fibrant, as becoming a major economic development tool. That dream hasn’t quite come to ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, July 25, 2017 12:05 am

Business

Fibrant in Focus: City’s network marred by financial struggles, opaque accounting

 Editor’s note: This article is the second in a series examining the creation, operations, effects of, future of and other matters related to the city’s fiber ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, July 24, 2017 12:10 am

Business

Fibrant in Focus: Salisbury’s fiber optic network started as response to business closings

Editor’s note: This article is the first in a series examining the creation, operation, impact and future of Salisbury’s fiber optic network, Fibrant. See the entire series here. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, July 23, 2017 12:05 am

Elections

Darrell Jackson won’t run for re-election to Kannapolis City Council

KANNAPOLIS — City Councilman Darrell Jackson on Thursday announced he would not seek re-election in 2017. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, July 21, 2017 12:05 am

Elections

East Spencer grows competitive, Salisbury gains another candidate in Wednesday municipal filings

SALISBURY — Municipal elections in East Spencer on Wednesday grew increasingly competitive and the Salisbury City Council race gained an additional candidate, too. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, July 20, 2017 12:02 am

Cleveland

County gives final OK to western elementary school loan

SALISBURY — Rowan County’s consolidated western elementary school on Monday morning inched closer to the start of construction. During a called meeting, county commissioners approved the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, July 17, 2017 12:09 pm

News

Political notebook: Latest campaign finance reports show Hudson off to quick start

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com The more experienced of Rowan County’s two congressmen is off to a fast start in building his war chest for the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, July 17, 2017 12:01 am

Local

Michigan case could affect next step in Rowan prayer lawsuit

SALISBURY — If Rowan County commissioners decide to appeal Friday's court ruling, the outcome of their prayer lawsuit could be affected by a nearly identical ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, July 16, 2017 12:10 am

Elections

Contest for vacant state Senate seat differs from most political races

SALISBURY — The process of filling the 34th State Senate District seat is playing out unlike most contests for elected office. The list of candidates won’t ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, July 16, 2017 12:02 am

Education

Public hearing scheduled Monday for western elementary school loan

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — County commissioners on Monday will hold a public hearing on a $27.5 million loan that will pay for construction ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, July 16, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Friday decision could land Rowan County prayer lawsuit in U.S. Supreme Court

SALISBURY — County commissioners’ prayer lawsuit could be headed to the U.S. Supreme Court following a decision by a lower court on Friday that found ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, July 15, 2017 12:05 am

BREAKING NEWS

Rowan County commissioners’ prayer practices again ruled unconstitutional

SALISBURY — By a 10-5 count, a federal court on Friday ruled that Rowan County commissioners' prayer practices are unconstitutional. The prayer case, which started in ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, July 14, 2017 10:02 am

China Grove

Linn prioritizes family-friendly environment in bid for third term on China Grove council

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com CHINA GROVE — Running for his third term on the town board, Brandon Linn sees a bright future for China Grove. Linn, ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, July 14, 2017 12:05 am

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