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Newspapers, county government could face off for public notice money

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Dueling bills in the state legislature could affect the way you view an array of public notices, such as tax ... Read more

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

News

Sen. McInnis’ bill would outlaw light bars on public roads

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — State Sen. Tom McInnis hopes to eliminate a blinding problem on roadways with a bill he is sponsoring. The ... Read more

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

News

At luncheon, Hood Theological Seminary professor says pray for Salisbury

SALISBURY — Touting the importance of inclusivity, Rev. Ken Walden on Tuesday encouraged attendees of the Mayor's Spirit Luncheon to "pray for the city." Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, April 25, 2017 11:57 pm

Business

RowanWorks names Rod Crider of Ohio as new president and CEO

SALISBURY — RowanWorks Economic Development on Monday announced its president and CEO will be Rod Crider, who currently leads an economic development agency in Wooster ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, April 24, 2017 12:34 pm

News

Sen. Brock’s proposal would further reduce corporate, income taxes

SALISBURY — It’s not quite as drastic as the title suggests, but a bill moving through the state legislature would sharply slash corporate and personal ... Read more

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

Crime

Blotter: Woman charged for worthless checks in two counties

An East Spencer woman was charged Friday with forgery and other crimes in two different counties. Law enforcement officers served Ariel Lynn Jones, 33, with warrants ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, April 24, 2017 12:05 am

News

Rowan Helping Ministries draws crowd for Pass the Plate fundraiser

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Now in its 30th year, Rowan Helping Ministries brought a crowd of people to Catawba College on Saturday for ... Read more

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

News

Chamber of Commerce conference will attempt ribbon cutting record

SALISBURY — Toting abnormally large scissors, dozens of Chamber of Commerce executives will attempt to set a world record this week. Read more

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

News

Political notebook: Rep. Hudson already raising significant sums for 2018 election

Ready. Set. Fundraise. In the early months of 2017, Rep. Richard Hudson’s reelection campaign raised as much money as its best months of the 2016 election ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, April 22, 2017 12:10 am

Business

Salisbury VA director takes job in New Mexico

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Kaye Green is leaving her post as director of the Salisbury VA Health Care System at the end of May. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, April 21, 2017 3:36 pm

Business

Chamber breakfast speaker encourages collaboration in community health

SALISBURY — What if Rowan County businesses offered physical activity breaks instead of smoke breaks, Healthy Rowan Executive Director Alyssa Smith asked a Chamber of ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, April 21, 2017 12:10 am

Business

Salisbury denies request to release public records on Fibrant discussions

SALISBURY — Through a Chapel Hill law firm, the city of Salisbury has declined to fill a public records request related to ongoing discussions about ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, April 20, 2017 11:27 am

Business

Community job fair matches crowd of job seekers, employers

SALISBURY — With enough work, job seekers can find open positions or job-training resources. The consensus emerged Wednesday at a job fair in Salisbury that attracted ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, April 20, 2017 12:05 am

Business

Council debates increased funding for economic development

SALISBURY — City council members aren’t all on board with boosting funding to the area’s economic development agency. Councilman Kenny Hardin says he’s opposed to raising ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, April 20, 2017 12:05 am

Local

Hardin won’t run for second City Council term

SALISBURY — City Councilman Kenny Hardin says he will not run for reelection. Hardin said on Wednesday that he will not run for a second term ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, April 19, 2017 4:01 pm

News

Rowan County Commissioners ask for state to restore lottery funding

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners wants its money back. In a resolution approved on Monday, County Commissioners asked for state officials to restore ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, April 19, 2017 12:10 am

Business

Rowan County’s economic development agency ready to name new director

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Rowan County’s economic development agency could name a new permanent executive director as early as this week. Interim Economic Development ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, April 19, 2017 12:05 am

News

Attorney hired to investigate employee complaint against Councilman Hardin

SALISBURY — A complaint made against Councilman Kenny Hardin by an unspecified city employee recently led the city’s liability insurance to hire an attorney to ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, April 19, 2017 12:05 am

News

Terminal building, runway upgrades approved at Rowan County Airport

SALISBURY — A pair of upgrades at the Rowan County Airport moved one step closer to completion on Monday. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, April 18, 2017 12:10 am

Letters

Letters to the editor — Tuesday (4-18-2017)

Rep. Ford takes courageous position on marriage bill I want to thank State Rep. Carl Ford, R-China Grove, for taking a courageous position against the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, April 18, 2017 12:02 am

Health

Hospitals lift flu-related visitor restrictions

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Novant Health Rowan Medical Center and a number of other hospitals on Monday lifted flu-related visitor restrictions. Since late ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, April 17, 2017 12:49 pm

Local

Report: 448 parcels of land affected by proposed nuisance lawsuit law

SALISBURY — Hundreds of local land parcels could be affected by a proposed law to limit financial damages in certain kinds of nuisance lawsuits, according ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, April 17, 2017 12:16 pm

News

Warren proposes limited ID cards for undocumented immigrants

SALISBURY — Undocumented immigrants could obtain state-issued identification under a bill introduced last week by State Rep. Harry Warren, R-Salisbury. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, April 17, 2017 12:10 am

News

Salisbury City Council scheduled to approve fire station contracts

SALISBURY — Two fire stations in the city limits could move one step closer to reality on Tuesday. The Salisbury City Council is scheduled to approve ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, April 17, 2017 12:05 am

Business

Job fair scheduled Wednesday with nearly 50 employers

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Job seekers will have options ranging from health care to manufacturing at a Wednesday job fair in Salisbury. About ... Read more

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

Business

Commissioners will consider airport runway resurfacing contract

SALISBURY — As the Rowan County Airport grows, its current runway must go. Rowan County commissioners on Monday will consider a contract with engineering firm ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, April 16, 2017 12:05 am

News

Political notebook: Rep. Carl Ford stokes criticism with sarcastic Facebook post

With a sarcastic meme, Rep. Carl Ford, R-China Grove, responded to various, recent political criticism. The meme, posted to his public Facebook page, included a photo ... Read more

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

Business

No decision on Fibrant after second-straight day of meetings

SALISBURY – City officials and members of a business advisory council need more time in order to make a decision the future of Fibrant. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, April 13, 2017 7:15 pm

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