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Health

U.S. Senators call for action following VA audit

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is calling for corrective action after a federal audit found longer-than-reported wait times at ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, March 13, 2017 3:35 pm

Local

City-county tourism agency considering structure change

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Salisbury-Rowan Convention and Visitor’s Bureau board will meet today to consider changing the way it distributes tax dollars. Currently, ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, March 13, 2017 11:57 am

Local

Move planned for fire department’s Station No. 3

By Josh Bergeron  josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Salisbury firefighter Matt Lowman says he’s willing to work in Station No. 3 with an umbrella over his head as ... Read more

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

News

Political notebook: NC’s members of Congress react to Obamacare replacement bill

It’s not perfect, but Rep. Richard Hudson says he supports a Republican bill recently introduced to replace the Affordable Care Act. Hudson, R-8, sits on the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, March 11, 2017 12:05 am

Local

Police chief projects 90 percent staffing levels by June

SALISBURY — Police Chief Jerry Stokes says his department could reach its staffing goals months ahead of schedule. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, March 8, 2017 1:55 pm

Local

Rowan County’s bond rating upgraded to AA+

SALISBURY — Fitch Ratings has upgraded Rowan County's bond rating from AA to AA+, County Manager Aaron Church announced on Tuesday. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, March 8, 2017 12:05 am

News

Salisbury City Council cans consideration of public comment changes

SALISBURY — When the City Council couldn’t find a consensus on Tuesday, members decided not to proceed with proposed changes to public comment periods during ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, March 8, 2017 12:05 am

Health

State senator says unanimous support possible for opioid bill

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Unanimous approval could be a reality for a bill in the state legislature aimed at combating an opioid-abuse epidemic, ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, March 8, 2017 12:05 am

Education

Rowan-Salisbury Schools grilled about cost of new technology

SALISBURY — After a tense debate Monday between Rowan County Commissioner Craig Pierce and school board Chairman Josh Wagner, the county's governing board delayed consideration ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, March 7, 2017 12:05 am

Local

Rowan County approves new crime unit, scholarship program for sheriff’s office

SALISBURY — Rowan County officials focused on improving the Sheriff's Office on Monday by approving a new crime reduction unit and a scholarship program. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, March 7, 2017 12:05 am

News

Commissioners Chairman Edds apologizes for lynching joke

SALISBURY — Rowan County Commissioners Chairman Greg Edds publicly apologized Monday for a lynching joke he made one month ago during a Landis Board of ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, March 6, 2017 9:19 pm

News

City Council will again consider public comment changes

SALISBURY — After failing to come to a consensus during a prior meeting, the Salisbury City Council on Tuesday will again consider making changes to ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, March 6, 2017 12:10 am

News

County commissioners to consider scholarship program for sheriff’s deputies

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Sheriff’s deputies could receive a bachelor’s degree for free under a program up for consideration during Monday’s county commissioner’s meeting. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, March 5, 2017 12:10 am

News

Republicans rally for Trump in downtown Salisbury

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Local Republicans took to the streets, or at least the sidewalk, on Saturday as part of a “March of ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, March 5, 2017 12:05 am

Business

Chamber’s agribusiness breakfast will feature state’s extension director

From staff reports SALISBURY — The Rowan County Chamber of Commerce will have an agribusiness-focused Power in Partnership Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on March 16. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, March 5, 2017 12:05 am

News

Vick elected Rowan County Republican Party chairman

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Republican Party on Saturday elected local business owner Don Vick as its next chairman. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, March 4, 2017 1:55 pm

Health

Audit finds longer-than-reported delays at Salisbury VA, months-long waits for private care

SALISBURY — An audit released Thursday finds continuing problems with wait times at VA hospitals and even longer waits for those seeking care at private ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, March 4, 2017 12:10 am

News

Political notebook: Democrats oppose council’s proposed public comment changes

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com The Salisbury City Council raised the ire of local Democrats when it began considering changes to its public comment period. In ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, March 4, 2017 12:05 am

Kannapolis

Kannapolis council expresses hesitance about golf carts on city streets

KANNAPOLIS — It'll take a bit more time before the City Council decides whether it wants to allow golf carts on public streets. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, March 3, 2017 12:05 am

Local

City manager offers full support for police, chief

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — In the wake of a crime-fighting proposal floated by two elected officials, City Manager Lane Bailey says he has ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, March 3, 2017 12:05 am

Crime

Elected officials ponder sheriff taking over Salisbury Police Department

SALISBURY — During a recent meeting, a new idea emerged to stem the tide of gun violence in the city limits. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, March 2, 2017 12:10 am

Business

Kannapolis approves new Intimidators baseball stadium design

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS — Rocking chair seating, an outdoor bar, a party deck, grassy seating areas and restaurants overlooking the outfield are all parts of ... Read more

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

Education

Catawba College faces off against neighbors in zoning case

SALISBURY — Catawba College has drawn the ire of its neighbors with a proposal to rezone several tracts of land near the campus. Read more

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

Education

Curiosity, classroom lesson prompt Isenberg teacher to skydive

SALISBURY — Isenberg Elementary School teacher Anthony Johnson couldn’t contain his excitement on Saturday after coming to a landing at the Rowan County Airport. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, February 27, 2017 12:10 am

News

New program provides free train-bus transfers

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY  — An Amtrak trip to Salisbury will come with a free bus ticket starting in March. Train tickets on March 1 will ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, February 27, 2017 12:05 am

Crime

In downtown Salisbury march, crowd calls for end to violence

SALISBURY — Now is the time for Salisbury's residents to take action to stop senseless violence, said Salisbury resident Al Heggins on Saturday evening. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, February 26, 2017 12:11 am

Local

Dozens participate in Special Olympics’ polar plunge

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — With temperatures in the 70s, the Rowan County Special Olympics’ largest fundraiser was more like a solar plunge, joked some ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, February 26, 2017 12:06 am

News

Political notebook: How did your congressman spend first recess?

Wondering where your congressman was this week? It wasn't at a public town hall meeting. Read more

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

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