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Kannapolis

Rowan County hit with unexpected Kannapolis City Schools budget request

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Rowan County officials weren’t expecting the budget request they received from Kannapolis City Schools this year.  County Manager Aaron Church’s ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, May 30, 2017 12:05 am

News

Rowan County will host Growing Rowan community forum on June 23

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Rowan County leaders will have a community meeting next month to mark the start of an effort known as ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, May 30, 2017 12:05 am

News

Political notebook: Merchants celebrate failure of Durbin Amendment repeal

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com A national association of merchants this week specifically targeted Rep. Ted Budd, R-13, when celebrating a decision to drop an effort ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, May 29, 2017 12:05 am

News

County discusses creating property tax fee for trash

SALISBURY — Instead of paying when it’s time to take out the trash, Rowan County Manager Aaron Church wonders whether locals would prefer a fee ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, May 29, 2017 12:05 am

Crime

Greensboro man dead in Ellis Street incident; police identify suspect

SALISBURY — A Greensboro man is dead following a shooting that occurred late Saturday night. Police are now asking for the community’s help to locate ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, May 28, 2017 10:14 am

Business

Animal hospital will be newest addition to China Grove

CHINA GROVE — This year will undoubtedly be an eventful one for veterinary school sweethearts Jake Blanton and Venessa Longobardi. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, May 28, 2017 12:01 am

News

Thousands of flags placed at Salisbury National Cemetery, annex for Memorial Day

SALISBURY — Locals saluted thousands of veterans buried in the Salisbury National Cemetery and its annex on Saturday by placing a small, American flag in ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, May 28, 2017 12:00 am

News

Statesville Boulevard apartment fire displaces one

One person was temporarily displaced on Saturday after a fire damaged an apartment on Statesville Boulevard. The fire, which started after 1 p.m., occurred at Westside ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, May 27, 2017 2:45 pm

News

City prepares for report on Laurent killing

SALISBURY — City officials say they expect to get the results soon of the SBI's investigation into Ferguson Laurent Jr's killing by a Salisbury police ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, May 27, 2017 1:14 pm

Business

Rowan County Airport Director takes job at NC DOT

SALISBURY — Thad Howell, Rowan County's airport director, will leave his current job on June 8 to become manager of Flight Operations for the N.C. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, May 27, 2017 12:05 am

News

Census shows growth in Rowan towns, cities

SALISBURY — The latest census numbers show populations of all local towns and cities trickling upward but not as sharply as those Iredell and Cabarrus ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, May 25, 2017 12:05 am

News

New law allows restaurants, stores to use outdoor grills

SALISBURY — Fire up the grills. Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday signed a bill into law that allows ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, May 25, 2017 12:05 am

Health

Legislature’s regional social services idea attracts opposition

SALISBURY — Roughly 20 percent of Rowan County residents could be affected by a consolidation proposal that’s attracted opposition from county social service departments across ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, May 24, 2017 12:10 am

News

Commissioners, school board would receive raises in proposed budget

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — County employees won’t be the only ones receiving a cost-of-living raise if a proposed 2017-18 budget is passed without changes. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, May 24, 2017 12:05 am

News

Rep. Ted Budd takes aim at cap on debit card fees

SALISBURY — In recent weeks, North Carolina’s newest congressman has narrowed his efforts to repeal regulations enacted following the Great Recession. Rep. Ted Budd, R-13, has ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, May 23, 2017 12:05 am

Kannapolis

Economic growth powers 2017-18 Kannapolis budget

KANNAPOLIS — City Manager Mike Legg on Monday used phrases such as “most in our history” and “beyond rebounded” when presenting a budget that projects ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, May 23, 2017 12:02 am

Education

County’s budget raises supplements for principals, assistant principals, teachers

SALISBURY — Rowan County's proposed budget for the 2017-2018 fiscal year raises pay supplements significantly for principals and assistant principals in local schools. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, May 21, 2017 12:10 am

News

Political notebook: Rep. Harry Warren’s town hall prompts Democratic Party fundraising

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com The race is on. Unhappy with answers from state Rep. Harry Warren, R-Salisbury, during a Thursday night town hall meeting, Democrats ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, May 20, 2017 12:05 am

Business

Walser Technology Group entered in NASCAR competition

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — With some assistance from local residents, Walser Technology Group could make its NASCAR debut. The Salisbury-based company is one of ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, May 20, 2017 12:05 am

News

Outdoor grilling bill heads to Gov. Cooper for final approval

By Josh Bergeron  josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Fire up the grills. Restaurants will be able to use outdoor grills if Gov. Roy Cooper signs a bill passed ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, May 19, 2017 10:51 am

News

Crowd fills Rep. Harry Warren’s town hall with questions, criticism

SALISBURY — For the second straight month, state Rep. Harry Warren’s town hall meeting drew a large crowd that posed challenging questions, dished out criticism ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, May 19, 2017 12:10 am

News

Rep. Ted Budd recognizes Cheerwine in Congress

SALISBURY — Cheerwine will get its time to shine Saturday as the company celebrates its 100th anniversary, but the soft drink is also getting a ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, May 19, 2017 12:05 am

News

Faster road construction among new DOT secretary’s priorities

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Gov. Roy Cooper’s transportation secretary aims to make the state Department of Transportation faster and more efficient at completing ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, May 19, 2017 12:00 am

Cleveland

Rowan County’s budget includes money for west Rowan library

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com CLEVELAND — Western Rowan County inched closer to getting a full-service library when County Manager Aaron Church released his 2017-18 budget. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, May 18, 2017 12:05 am

News

State Rep. Warren to host town hall meeting Thursday

State Rep. Harry Warren will hoat a town hall meeting Thursday in Salisbury. The meeting will start at 6 p.m. in the Rowan County Administration Building, ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, May 17, 2017 12:05 am

Local

Proposed Salisbury city budget raises taxes to boost police pay

SALISBURY — A proposal to boost police minimum officer pay by 15 percent will require a 3.76 cent tax increase, according to City Manager Lane ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, May 17, 2017 12:05 am

Business

Contract negotiations to start for Empire Hotel sale

SALISBURY — City government’s efforts to sell the Empire Hotel are continuing on schedule, said Salisbury Mayor Karen Alexander on Tuesday. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, May 17, 2017 12:05 am

Local

Rowan County’s proposed budget keeps tax rate flat, increases education funding

SALISBURY — Rowan residents wouldn’t see a tax increase under the budget presented Monday by County Manager Aaron Church. During the regularly scheduled Rowan County Board ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, May 16, 2017 12:10 am

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