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Rowan County hires Cari Price as grant writer

Rowan County government on Thursday announced the hiring of Cari Price as its new grant writer. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, July 14, 2017 12:00 am

Local

New water standards near coal ash ponds much higher than original levels

SALISBURY — State environmental regulators last week announced water quality standards for wells near coal ash ponds that aren't going over well with some ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, July 13, 2017 12:05 am

Kannapolis

Wilson seeks second term on Kannapolis City Council

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS — With one term under his belt, Doug Wilson will run for a second one on the City Council with ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, July 13, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Rowan County to hold forum on opioid epidemic

SALISBURY — As rates of opiate poisoning deaths rise, county leaders are making plans to hold a forum on opioid abuse. The forum, still in its ... Read more

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

Business

Kannapolis approves tax incentives for warehouse project that could bring hundreds of jobs

KANNAPOLIS — The City Council on Monday approved a tax incentive deal with an Atlanta-based developer that plans to bring hundreds of jobs to a ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, July 11, 2017 12:05 am

China Grove

Mike Upright won’t seek third term on China Grove Town Board

CHINA GROVE — Eight years is enough for Mike Upright. After two, four-year terms on the China Grove Town Council, Upright on Monday said he doesn’t ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, July 10, 2017 11:42 am

News

About 20 bills introduced by local legislators become law, need Gov. Cooper’s signature

SALISBURY — After the N.C. General Assembly adjourned for a July recess, about 20 bills introduced by Rowan County’s legislators are awaiting the governor’s signature ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, July 9, 2017 12:05 am

China Grove

Farmers Day kicks off Friday in downtown China Grove

CHINA GROVE — Crowds of people are expected in downtown on Friday and Saturday as Farmers Day returns for another year. China Grove’s 2017 Farmers Day ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, July 9, 2017 12:01 am

News

Attorney Bill Graham interested in vacant NC Senate seat; GOP schedules Aug. 1 meeting

SALISBURY — The race for Andrew Brock's vacant senate seat has a candidate. Salisbury attorney Bill Graham has notified the Rowan County Republican Party that ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, July 8, 2017 1:12 pm

Business

Rowan County’s occupancy tax changed to flat, 6 percent rate

SALISBURY — Less than a week after receiving authority from the state legislature, county commissioners on Wednesday gave final approval to a merger between the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, July 6, 2017 12:05 am

News

Transportation museum sees increased allocation in state budget

SPENCER — The N.C. Transportation Museum will have a larger budget this year because of the state budget recently passed by the N.C. General Assembly. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, July 6, 2017 12:03 am

Business

County approves solar farm off of Mooresville Road

SALISBURY — Rowan County commissioners on Wednesday gave approval to a solar farm that will sit between two neighborhoods on Mooresville Road. Requested by Mooresville-based Lumina ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, July 6, 2017 12:01 am

Faith

Two newcomers, one veteran in Faith Idol adult finals

FAITH — Two are newcomers and the third is a seasoned veteran in the adult Faith Idol finals. On Saturday night, Rusty Fisher of Faith, Rebecca ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, July 3, 2017 12:10 am

News

Political notebook: Analysis shows effects of health care bill on congressional districts

Political observers got a look last week at how the latest version of a Republican health care bill might affect nationwide health care coverage, but ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, July 3, 2017 12:10 am

East Spencer

In East Spencer, firefighters complete station renovation with local help

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com EAST SPENCER — With their own money, help from local people and businesses and hard work, firefighters recently completed renovations of ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, July 3, 2017 12:05 am

Local

Hotdog Shack serves food at Rowan Helping Ministries

SALISBURY — The Hotdog Shack was open on Sunday, but it wasn't at their usual location. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, July 3, 2017 12:01 am

Local

Transportation museum showcases military history for July 4

SPENCER — The N.C. Transportation Museum on Saturday began celebrating July 4th a few days early by showcasing military vehicles, helicopters, decades-old memorabilia and other ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, July 2, 2017 12:10 am

News

After resignation, Sen. Brock reflects on time in N.C. Senate

SALISBURY — In his final days of college, Andrew Brock recalls being unsure if he wanted to become involved in politics, but a conversation with ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, July 2, 2017 12:10 am

Local

West End Plaza renovations, airport expansion, school financing on commissioners agenda

SALISBURY — Rowan County commissioners on Wednesday are scheduled to move forward with renovations at an underutilized county facility, approve a contract to expand another ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, July 2, 2017 12:05 am

Local

Local delegation meets with NC transportation secretary

SALISBURY — A number of local officials traveled to Raleigh on Thursday and met with N.C. Transportation Secretary Jim Trogdon. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, June 30, 2017 12:02 am

Local

State transportation plan funds new Rowan County road construction

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Rowan County gained a few, new road construction projects in the latest version of the state’s transportation plan. The latest ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, June 30, 2017 12:01 am

Local

Rowan County hires new airport director

SALISBURY — The next Rowan County Airport director will be Winston-Salem native Kevin Davis, County Manager Aaron Church announced on Thursday. Davis, who currently works as ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, June 29, 2017 3:52 pm

Local

Brock will resign from N.C. Senate to take new position

SALISBURY — State Sen. Andrew Brock, R-34, plans to resign his seat in the N.C. General Assembly to take a position on the state’s Board ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, June 29, 2017 12:31 am

Local

Parrot takes up residence in shelter after crashing into Rowan home

SALISBURY — There’s more than dogs and cats at the Rowan County Animal Shelter this week. The latest addition to the Animal Shelter is a male ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, June 29, 2017 12:03 am

Local

General Assembly overrides budget veto with help of local legislators

SALISBURY — Rowan County’s legislators this week voted with the majority when the N.C. General Assembly overrode Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of the state budget. Cooper’s ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, June 28, 2017 11:51 am

Kannapolis

Charlotte Symphony will perform in Kannapolis on Friday

  KANNAPOLIS — The sounds of the Charlotte Symphony will fill Village Park on Friday during a concert featuring patriotic music. The concert will start at ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, June 28, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Coyote pilot program clears final hurdle, becomes law

SALISBURY — For farmers and recreational hunters, coyotes can be a pesky problem, but one of Rowan County’s state senators may have a solution. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, June 28, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Reps. Budd, Hudson ask Supreme Court justice to recuse herself from travel ban case

SALISBURY — Rowan County’s congressmen this week joined a group of Republicans calling for a Supreme Court justice to recuse herself from hearing a lawsuit ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, June 27, 2017 3:12 pm

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