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Crime

N.C. Highway Patrol investigating fatal hit-and-run on Airport Road

SALISBURY — State troopers are looking for a silver Buick and two unknown individuals following a fatal hit-and-run on Airport Road. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, April 1, 2017 3:02 pm

News

Political notebook: Local municipalities travel to Raleigh for “Town Hall Day”

Two weeks ago, state legislators hosted a town hall meeting, but on Wednesday the town hall was in Raleigh. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, April 1, 2017 12:10 am

Local

Local lawmakers split 3-1 on HB 2 compromise

RALEIGH — Three of the four General Assembly members representing Rowan County voted Thursday against repeal of North Carolina's "bathroom bill" — Sen. Andrew Brock, ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, March 31, 2017 12:10 am

News

This time she’s serious: Maggie Blackwell won’t run for Salisbury City Council

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Mayor Pro Tem Maggie Blackwell promises she isn’t running for City Council in 2017. Blackwell, currently serving her fourth ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, March 29, 2017 12:05 am

Business

Rep. Ford introduces occupancy tax bill, promises changes final vote

SALISBURY — Last week, state Rep. Carl Ford introduced a bill that could raise the occupancy tax, but he remains undecided about whether he’ll vote ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, March 29, 2017 12:05 am

Local

Sheffield will run for Salisbury City Council in 2017

SALISBURY — The 2017 City Council race has its first candidate — Tamara Sheffield. After coming within 165 votes of winning a seat on the council ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, March 28, 2017 12:05 am

Local

Census: Rowan County grew 1 percent from 2010 to 2016

Census estimates released last week show Rowan County grew slightly from 2010 to 2016. The figures show the county grew by 1.09 percent in that ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, March 28, 2017 12:05 am

Education

Rowan, Cabarrus included in calendar flexibility program

SALISBURY — A pilot program proposed by State Rep. Harry Warren would give the Rowan-Salisbury School System more flexibility to set its own calendar. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, March 26, 2017 12:10 am

News

Deciding Rowan County prayer case won’t be simple task

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — For the 15 federal judges who heard oral arguments in Rowan County’s prayer lawsuit last week, coming to a decision ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, March 26, 2017 12:05 am

Spirit of Rowan

Spirit of Rowan: Row crop farming remains a vital industry for Rowan County

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com As Phillip Sloop moved through soybean fields in his combine, a wealth of information lay at his fingertips. He could tell the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, March 26, 2017 12:00 am

News

Political notebook: Local congressmen split on health care bill’s failure

Rowan County's congressman had notably different reactions to a decision on Friday to abandon a Republican health care bill because of a lack of support. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, March 25, 2017 12:05 am

Crime

Police chief: Gangs cause for most Salisbury gun violence

SALISBURY — Crime problems in the city limits are homegrown and gang-related, Police Chief Jerry Stokes told City Council members this week. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, March 25, 2017 12:05 am

News

Salisbury City Council wants 15 percent raise for new police officers

SALISBURY — Police Chief Jerry Stokes says his agency would be "the place to come work" under a pay proposal favored by city council members Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, March 24, 2017 12:05 am

Business

Salisbury City Council narrows field of Fibrant suitors

SALISBURY — In a closed session that lasted almost two hours, the City Council on Thursday narrowed to three the list of businesses interested in ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, March 23, 2017 1:56 pm

Local

Rowan County prayer lawsuit returns to 4th Circuit Court of Appeals

RICHMOND, Va. — Rowan County’s prayer lawsuit got a second shot in the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday when a panel of 15 ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, March 22, 2017 12:55 pm

Education

Partisan Rowan-Salisbury School Board bill clears N.C. House

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Local school board elections moved one step closer to explicit partisanship on Monday night when the N.C. House passed ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, March 21, 2017 10:25 am

Education

Commissioners approve Apple lease after tense exchange between Pierce, teachers

SALISBURY — When a group of teachers lined up Monday to criticize County Commissioner Craig Pierce, he fired back by standing at the front of ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, March 21, 2017 12:05 am

Local

Police chief update, water meters on busy City Council agenda

SALISBURY — From a water meter contract to an update from the police chief, the City Council on Tuesday will discuss a wide array of ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, March 20, 2017 12:05 am

Kannapolis

Some ideas, but future uncertain for Intimidators Stadium

KANNAPOLIS — As the City Council eagerly plans a $37 million baseball stadium in downtown, the fate of an existing stadium remains unclear. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, March 19, 2017 12:10 am

News

Rowan County prayer lawsuit set for oral arguments Wednesday

SALISBURY — For the second time, attorneys in Rowan County's prayer lawsuit on Wednesday will be in federal court for oral arguments. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, March 19, 2017 12:05 am

Education

For second time, commissioners to discuss school Apple lease

SALISBURY — On Monday, the school system’s lease with Apple Inc. could again spark feisty debate or none at all when it appears in front ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, March 19, 2017 12:05 am

Kannapolis

Intimidators COO talks team’s history, downtown stadium

KANNAPOLIS — There’s more to a proposed downtown stadium than baseball, says Kannapolis Intimidators Chief Operating Officer Randy Long. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, March 19, 2017 12:05 am

News

Political notebook: Salisbury Indivisibles send Burr #Russianties postcards

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A group of Salisbury residents recently issued a challenge to U.S. Sen. Richard Burr in the form of hundreds ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, March 18, 2017 12:05 am

News

More than 100 turn out to debate politics with state legislators at town hall meeting

By Josh Bergeron  josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — State Rep. Harry Warren started his Thursday town hall meeting by calling it “nothing unusual.” In reality, it was ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, March 17, 2017 12:05 am

News

Dems, GOP rallying people for legislators’ town hall meeting

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — High turnout is expected this evening at a town hall meeting scheduled by state Rep. Harry Warren and state ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, March 16, 2017 12:05 am

News

Salisbury native William Peoples remembered for community advocacy

SALISBURY — The city lost one of its most respected community advocates when William Peoples died Monday. He was 61. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, March 15, 2017 12:05 am

News

Rep. Hudson: GOP bill represents good, conservative health care reform

SALISBURY — The Republican replacement for Obamacare represents the kind of reforms Rep. Richard Hudson says he’s dreamed about his entire adult life. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, March 15, 2017 12:05 am

Business

Salisbury-Rowan tourism board approves change in occupancy tax

SALISBURY — The Salisbury-Rowan Convention and Visitors Bureau board voted Monday to increase the county’s occupancy tax from 3 percent to 6 percent. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, March 14, 2017 12:10 am

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